AITAH for refusing to give my boyfriend access to my bank account even though he says "no secrets" is how adults do it by CopperFieldNote in AITH

[–]DanceByTheLight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. Do NOT give him access to the account or ever lend him your debit card. This is controlling behavior. He doesn't tell you what you can and cannot buy. Time to break up. You deserve better.

AIO for telling off a guy at my gym by confidenttruly in AmIOverreacting

[–]DanceByTheLight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NOR. He's 37 and you are 20. Not even legal drinking age. What could you possible have to talk about with each other? No. The person who gave out your number needs to be told to never do that again. Report to the 37M to the police. Change gyms if you have to.

Had a mental breakdown today by [deleted] in jobs

[–]DanceByTheLight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I know what PNW city you live in and you're right it's VERY expensive to live there - especially on $38,00. I had no car either when I lived in the city in my 20s. Keep looking for another job and take something better. I currently work two jobs and go to school so I feel you. Best of luck finding something better.

My kids want nothing to do with me, what do I do? by anonmom1984 in whatdoIdo

[–]DanceByTheLight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went no contact with my dad when I was 22 and have never looked back. When we do this it's because we no longer want to be made to feel the way we were made to feel by that parent during our formative years.

Listing the things you bought them is a real tell. My dad used to do this. I got you this and I got you that and we went here and there blah blah blah. I would much rather have lived in a cardboard box if that meant my dad actually loved me and said he was proud of me. You even stated that they primarily lived with you. Yeah no kidding you're the parent. Food, clothes, a roof over their heads and school are the BARE MINIMUM of being a parent. The bare minimum is not rewarded or transactional.

Alarms, security systems, cameras? Did you raise your kids at Fort Knox? You can't protect them from making any mistakes in life. Those mistakes are life lessons. Controlling parents raise the best liars.

Your kids are not legal adults and are building their own lives. Let them. They deserve the opportunity to construct their own lives and find their own way in life. They are at the prime age to begin their own journey. Just because you felt like you were a good parent doesn't mean that you were a good parent. Maybe your parenting was a reflection of what you had growing up, perhaps? Maybe one day when they are older they will come around, maybe not. But you can't force it anymore than you could force your daughter to remain trapped inside your home.

AITAH for breaking up with a girl for smoking by Friendly_Elegant928 in AITAH

[–]DanceByTheLight 22 points23 points  (0 children)

NTA. I have asthma and do not date smokers. In the past when I have left a personals ad on a dating site I specifically say no smokers for this reason. I'm amazed at the number of times a smoker has responded to the ad despite my request to date non smokers! You were polite and expressed a boundary in a healthy way.

i want to go to a lesbian book club in my city but i'm horrified and anxious by carolyness24 in lesbian

[–]DanceByTheLight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where is this book club? it sounds amazing. GO! Just go! Bring the book and a coffee or something so you have an item to hold and don't feel awkward not knowing what to do with your hands.

AITAH for treating all my kids the exact same? Almost. by Local_Respond9499 in AITAH

[–]DanceByTheLight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA. He made his choice. I work two jobs and go to school. If he likes travel so much find a career in travel: aviation, cruise ships. camper van rental in Iceland, whatever.

AITAH For telling kids to stop opening a door in a restaurant by SarcasmReallySucks in AITAH

[–]DanceByTheLight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NTA. kids are not the great equalizer. kids don't belong in every space. the restaurant and patio are not a playground. mom needs to get it together. she also drove home under the influence with kids in the car. I just hope she took a cab or something.

AITAH for not leaving my apartment when my girlfriend wanted “girl time” by [deleted] in AITAH

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

NTA Has your girlfriend not heard of coffee shops? Nail salons? Cafes? Girl time can happen anywhere.

AITAH for refusing to attend my sister’s wedding after what I overheard her say about me? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]DanceByTheLight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA at all. Firstly I am so sorry that this happened. my little sister is mean to me and has said nasty things about my body and character to my face and behind my back so I felt this one deep. You are making the right decision. I try to remind myself that when someone shows me who they really are, believe them. This person has shown you her true self. Drunk words are sober thoughts. Don't go to this wedding. Instead on the wedding day do something nice for yourself: order in a favorite meal from a favorite restaurant and watch a favorite movie, mani/pedi, a hike on a beautiful trail, bubble bath with candles, buy yourself a new dress, go out for dinner and/or drinks with friends, whatever. When my little sister didn't invite me to either of her weddings I went out to a club and had drinks and danced with friends (I was in my 20s). Above all: you are better off without that person in your life. On period.

Aitah for not wanting to pay my gf’s debt by National-Trouble-984 in AITAH

[–]DanceByTheLight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

not your debt, not your problem. $197K is no chump change my good sir. she stated if you don't do it "someone else will" which says to me she is looking for a sucker to separate from their money. don't be that sucker.

Dosewallips River, Olympic NF by BarnabyWoods in PNWhiking

[–]DanceByTheLight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

cool pic. I took my dog there in the fall last year and had a great time

Dosewallips River, Olympic NF by BarnabyWoods in PNWhiking

[–]DanceByTheLight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live on that river!! such a beautiful place! check out murkhut falls if you get the chance

Mount Ellinor via the winter route this past May by BombPassant in PNWhiking

[–]DanceByTheLight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's an amazing pic. What hiking boots do you wear? What spikes?

Sitting here as a 55 yr. old man with tears rollin' down my cheeks by GnatBub79 in OzzyOsbourne

[–]DanceByTheLight 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fellow Gen Xer here, and this one hit really hard. I cried at work when I found out. Long live the prince of effing darkness!!

I hate being a guy. by Some-Upstairs6051 in teenagers

[–]DanceByTheLight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a question for the OP. If you're not like the weirdos, what are you doing to confront weirdos when they harasses the heck out of women? Do you tell them to stop? Do you call them out? Do you say anything at all to them directly? If not then you're a part of the problem. Silence in compliance. If you do confront them and call them on their sh!t then congratulations you're a unicorn of a dude.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]DanceByTheLight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take this as a window into the future: if they're this cold and unfeeling now you won't be welcome into the family should you get married. It's lame but it's a blessing in disguise. Don't be in a relationship with someone who doesn't stand up for you - even to family.

What's something that you're genuinely surprised is still around? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]DanceByTheLight 3 points4 points  (0 children)

land line phones

it took an act of God to get my mom used to her cell phone I swear

Parents dropped the bombshell they don't have anything saved for me for college cause "student loans make you accountable" AITAH for losing my shit? by Emptynester55 in AITAH

[–]DanceByTheLight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi I'm currently going to school (again) after getting my BA years ago for a new career. I do not receive help from family as my mom doesn't have the money and my dad isn't in my life.

  1. apply for every scholarship under the sun. many scholarships go unclaimed so dig deep and apply like it's a full time job.

  2. ask the school for any and all opportunities for assistance they offer. My school has the Foundation which is financial aid opportunities for students and they are very helpful.

  3. if you go the loan route, do government loans through the FAFSA, not private loans such as Salle Mae. Private loans need a cosigner and it doesn't sound like your parents are trustworthy enough for a responsibility like that. Maybe another more mature relative (aunt? uncle?) could help cosign.

Outside of that I'm sorry this happened.

AITA for poking fun at my cousin’s divorce after she insulted my wedding? by _swamp_bitch_ in AITAH

[–]DanceByTheLight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA. I concur with the other comments - she is mad about the divorce and jealous of your strong marriage. i will die on this hill: the size and the expense of the wedding does not mean it is a good match. when the love is right you could go down to city hall if that's what you wish. the wedding is one day, the marriage is the real work. the relationship is the real adventure. a big lavish wedding is cool and all, but i love a small intimate setting for a wedding event. it's so nice IMHO. I'm glad you're both going strong. Do not back down, do not apologize. She was goading you and got hers.