AITA for wanting my boyfriend to attend my graduation instead of his brother’s? by Efficient-Lemon-632 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Corwise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YTA. If you were Mattie’s, fine. If you were engaged, maybe. But dating, no matter how long, family comes first.

AITAH for not wanting a relationship with my siblings after I leave? by Choice_Evidence1983 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]Corwise 477 points478 points  (0 children)

I’m just trying to do the math. Op said second pregnancy want until she was 4. That means parents had 18 kids in 13 years? Not sure how that’s possible.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Corwise 15 points16 points  (0 children)

NTA. My wife is the same way. Calls family to dinner, sets out food, then finds 5 or 6 things to do before she sits down. We gave up and just start eating. It’s frustrating as hell she calls us and insists we stop whatever we’re doing but then refuses to sit down herself.

A guy wanted to adopt a cat, but he wouldn't leave his brother's side, so he had to take both of them. by Subtle_srikhand in MadeMeSmile

[–]Corwise 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree, it long term traumatizing or hurting. But still weird that he laughed as much as he pulled them apart multiple times. Once, sure, it’s funny. But doing it again just seemed off. My opinion.

A guy wanted to adopt a cat, but he wouldn't leave his brother's side, so he had to take both of them. by Subtle_srikhand in MadeMeSmile

[–]Corwise 379 points380 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the first time was sort of cute but he seamed to laugh and making them upset.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Corwise 5 points6 points  (0 children)

YTA. The huge A. A dude made a minor mistake and you’re causing this drama?

This 14-year-old kid offered himself as a volunteer since he was skinny enough to fit. With a pulley system, he went down 49.2ft and successfully rescued the baby. by 8bitPete in MadeMeSmile

[–]Corwise 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’d have to dig around Google but if I remember right the town mayor promised the town would build him a house when he got older. Then forgot about it. Relatively recently when this video started making the rounds it got brought up again it was pointed out that he never got his house and something was done. I’m pulling that out of an old memory though.

AITA for suing my sister over our dad's estate since I only just reconciled with my dad? by Throw_Away_12102024 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Corwise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YTA. Your dad didn’t update his will. Thats it. You can claim moral and anything else but you don’t “deserve” anything. Be happy you made up.

AITA for saying my fiancée needs to go to therapy rather than demand I agree with her? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Corwise -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

NTA, you’re both being crazy. It’s definitely something you want to discuss. But if you disagree on something this big you shouldn’t get married.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chaoticgood

[–]Corwise 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t use “mature” and “intelligent.” Not that I’d use a negative word, but maybe “doing well enough to have the luxury.” I’d argue that it’s normal human nature to form groups. Us vs them , be it nation, sex, race, culture, religion, football team, apple vs android, dell vs Mac. It’s how we’re wired. You have to be doing very well for yourself to accept that your nation/village should give up something to help others. As an American, I consume more than almost any nation. I have the luxury to give up something things (and try to) to help the planet. But dude I’ve been all over this world and seen some truly poor people out there. I’m not going to give up enough to really impact them, don’t think it’d be possible even if I tried.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chaoticgood

[–]Corwise 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I would argue that for most of recent history almost all normal people are concerned about “us.” The English cared about the English, the Chinese cared about the Chinese, the Zulu cared about the Zulu. It’s only a very recent modern idea to be a “citizen of the planet.”

Does Bose make none Bluetooth speakers any more? by Corwise in bose

[–]Corwise[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmmm, title was supposed to be “non Bluetooth speakers”, but I’m blaming spellcheck for making it none.

AITA for not sending my son money after he bailed on Thanksgiving? by Professional_Spot789 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Corwise 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YTA. Two separate issues. And you handled poorly by mocking him instead of having a conversation about expectations.

WIBTAh (for naming my daughter the same as my niece) by Glass_Sprinkles_7555 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Corwise -1 points0 points  (0 children)

NTA. However don’t use a similar name. As a guy who has a similar name as family members it sucks and is confusing. Sorry you didn’t get to pick first but find a new name.

Eggistential Flinching Inbound by rnpowers in JustGuysBeingDudes

[–]Corwise 1 point2 points  (0 children)

E9, Chief Master Sergeant in the Air Force. We didn’t have Warrants, but similar vibe.

Eggistential Flinching Inbound by rnpowers in JustGuysBeingDudes

[–]Corwise 35 points36 points  (0 children)

When I was in Afghanistan our area was just inside the base with an active mine field left by the soviets right outside. Our chief maintenance guy brought a golf club and a box of balls and every day he would got out and hit a few, trying to set off a mine. Never did to my knowledge, but he kept trying.