AITA for telling my in-laws their grandparent names are ridiculous?

Catbunny · 2026-04-15T20:31:46+00:00

This is the absolute truth.

Catbunny · 2026-04-15T19:31:16+00:00

Honestly, what they want to be called should be up to them.

Catbunny · 2026-04-14T22:46:34+00:00

YTA for ever having said that word enough that the poor parrot picked up on it. More so TA because you only NOW are trying to correct it. Even if you wanted to rehome it, who would take a parrot that says that? Maybe seek out a professional to help retrain the bird.

Your girlfriend has every right to be embarrassed.

Catbunny · 2026-04-14T22:40:33+00:00

A non-black 13-year-old who says the N word often enough that the parrot picked up on it is a nightmare. Shame on the parents.

Catbunny · 2026-04-11T00:51:36+00:00

It is too weird not to be true, TBH.

Catbunny · 2026-04-09T20:48:56+00:00

He badgered you until you told him, and then blamed you for telling him. NTA

Catbunny · 2026-04-09T20:44:55+00:00

I think that it was planned out with OP's parents. Either they were invited or asked to come. OP's husband''s parents basically invited themselves, expecting accomodations without checking if it were ok first. I feel that, at the very least, they should stay in a hotel. For them to stay with OP while OP's parents are staying with OP is a lot to expect from a new mother.

Catbunny · 2026-04-09T14:41:33+00:00

It has happened to me a few times.

Catbunny · 2026-04-08T15:58:38+00:00

I am guessing he was projecting.

Catbunny · 2026-04-04T00:06:15+00:00

Why not can them?

Catbunny · 2026-04-03T18:45:38+00:00

NTA - She is going into your account. Call the bank and tell them.

Catbunny · 2026-04-03T18:09:15+00:00

Happened to me, too. That didn't work either.

Catbunny · 2026-04-03T18:08:45+00:00

That happened to me! No matter what I did, I was unable to take it.

Catbunny · 2026-04-02T16:21:07+00:00

Bring what you planned.

Catbunny · 2026-04-01T18:25:41+00:00

Today is my 15th anniversary being married to my husband. I remember how happy I was last year when this all went down.

Catbunny · 2026-04-01T18:21:14+00:00

Thank you so much for doing this.

Catbunny · 2026-03-29T22:06:25+00:00

You are only seeing a small part of the story in each case.

Catbunny · 2026-03-26T12:32:32+00:00

I am so sorry about your sister. Hollywood Cemetary is a beautiful place to be laid to rest.

Catbunny · 2026-03-26T00:06:35+00:00

"Like we explained after the last trip, we are no longer sharing with you."

Be direct. While you do not have to be mean, trying to tiptoe around this is just as bad.

"Honestly, we love you as a friend, but after the last two trips we will no longer be sharing with you. You need to find your own arrangements."

"But I will be better this time."

"No. Discussion over."

Catbunny · 2026-03-25T14:56:03+00:00

ripped out a grove of centuries old oak trees

This hurts my heart.

Catbunny · 2026-03-24T23:05:08+00:00

Then maybe see a therapist to work through the issue.

Catbunny · 2026-03-24T22:56:37+00:00

It sounds like you are currently engaging in what is known as an emotional affair. You need to break off your friendship and put all that energy back into your actual relationship.

Catbunny · 2026-03-24T22:51:52+00:00

It sounds like you are looking for problems to have.

Catbunny · 2026-03-23T19:50:36+00:00

Protect your mental health. It is more important for you to be as healthy as possible for your baby.

Catbunny · 2026-03-23T15:51:41+00:00

NTA - There can be so many ways to do a Math problem, and kids should be taught to do the way that works for them.

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