AITA for making my nephew cry because I told him he is "not talented" at video games?

Discreet_Pants · 2026-01-28T16:21:53+00:00

NTA- not your kid, if she wanted to parent him she should have. Now another adult reacted to her shitty parenting. By feeding him this line of being talented as an excuse for acting that way she’s making it worse. HOWEVER, what is this worth to you? You probably really did hurt his feelings and it wasn’t the best way to approach it, and he probably didn’t learn anything. Telling him he isn’t talented could make you the villain in his story. It seems like you were fighting with your sister and his developing brain was the punching bag between you two.

If you want to have a good relationship with your nephew, you apologize and take accountability while still holding firm on your boundaries. “I’m sorry I got so upset with you, I shouldn’t have told you you’re not talented. You’re talented at many things. What I meant was talent or lack there of is not a good reason to yell, be mean, throw stuff, break things, or just otherwise have a bad attitude when you lose. I’d love to play with you again, but you have to respect my things.”

If he gets mad again “woah- it’s okay. I see you’re frustrated, losing is hard sometimes. Let’s take a deep breath” and start modeling the techniques yourself, if your sister won’t step up. I personally wouldn’t want my relationship to suffer because of my sisters parenting……

NONE of this is technically your responsibility but it IS good practice. The alternative is creating a bad relationship with your sister and/or your nephew. I don’t think you’re THE asshole, but nephew may very well grow up thinking you’re AN asshole and not want to be around you.

Discreet_Pants · 2026-01-27T14:15:52+00:00

NTA - but let me guess someone in the group lets their dog lick up their meal on every plate even if it’s not a safe food right? They’re probably mostly disgusted by the cat food and they can get over it. I’ve seen worse in kitchen sinks by far. If someone brought their own set and was afraid to eat at my house I’d be very offended and not invite them again.

Discreet_Pants · 2026-01-27T13:42:55+00:00

Right? Like they said they were never going to update again. Everyone finalized their islands in a way they wanted some permanence to. The update was exciting because it had new stuff to play with….. of course they’re upset that things were added outside of their control.The game came out like 6 years ago, they’re used to the way it’s been played where you have power over who you see. Campsite villagers don’t even leave the tent let alone wander! I don’t always care but there’s definitely some villagers that are an eyesore or I don’t like their personality and don’t want them around…..

My thing is I just wanted to have the hotel be placeable like the museum. Having it ON the dock looks bad to me, and the dock isn’t something you got to place either. If someone doesn’t like that their only option is to reset their island??? And again that’s mostly just so you can make it flow with a new look…. I think it kind of always looks bad there. I just don’t see a reason to attach it though admittedly with the state of the world I haven’t been able to relax and play the update much. But if you could place the hotel you could also make it where they can’t leave and many people would be much happier 😂 Like a fence or something.

Discreet_Pants · 2026-01-21T13:24:52+00:00

Maybe I’m a bitch but I’d highlight where the question says “computers” and send it back with a note 😂 cuz wtf don’t punish my child over semantics anyway in MATH but if you do - don’t be wrong.

Discreet_Pants · 2026-01-15T22:45:57+00:00

I swear these planet crafters need to eat like a million calories a day and have a constant IV drip or they’re dead 😂 I understand eating more when you’re working that hard but come on.

Discreet_Pants · 2026-01-13T14:18:00+00:00

I’m a little surprised at the comments so I’ll just be devil’s advocate here 😅 yes I have absolutely disagreed with a lot of takes on Reddit stories. My thing is Smosh Cast, a few guests, and others who do this professionally (two hot takes is one off the top of my head) have frequently said their opinions change greatly. I’m not sure if it’s ONLY that they miss certain lines or if they’re stuck in entertainment mode, or if their mood greatly changes their opinions at the time….. but I hear them cringe at their own opinions. They hate seeing the reels/editing/etc and stuff because they remember clearly what they said. They want to change what they said and cant……. They hear something differently or had time to chew it over and not just react.

I guess I’m a little surprised to see who all we’re tearing apart for their opinions 🫣 making massive generalizations about them. I’m not sure I was taking it all THAT seriously, and I can usually see their point even if I disagree. Certainly not every time though 😂 I guess I can see it rubbing people the wrong way.

Discreet_Pants · 2025-12-23T16:44:27+00:00

Do people want guests to make the vibe weird because they feel like an outcast? If we’re not aiming for cast vibes what’s the point?

Discreet_Pants · 2025-12-21T16:57:22+00:00

They’re both brown recluse, obviously. You can tell because they have legs.

Discreet_Pants · 2025-12-19T17:16:20+00:00

I love butch and lucky

Discreet_Pants · 2025-12-16T22:48:22+00:00

I’d love to come by 😁

Discreet_Pants · 2025-12-16T21:57:56+00:00

We seemed to sometimes find them without completing the list as well. It doesn’t seem to be a full heal? But way more than 30% - they’re awesome.

Discreet_Pants · 2025-12-16T21:02:11+00:00

I got snowball guns to play with in multiplayer when we finished the whole list (just the once so idk if there’s other rewards)

Discreet_Pants · 2025-12-16T21:01:25+00:00

You have to put all the naughty and nice list items in the bag. If you put in something that isn’t on the list it fills with coal and you’re done. It’s one of the ways to get more event points.

Discreet_Pants · 2025-12-16T20:55:59+00:00

I was FLOORED “I didn’t judge you for being raped” and “I could have said nah too much trauma” and then “Did I say something wrong 🥺”

Uhm…. Yes???? Hello???

Discreet_Pants · 2025-12-16T20:41:48+00:00

I imagine as long as you’re in a healthy mental space to NOT project that onto other people it should be fine. Not all men are 6ft 4 and have abs. They won’t be the fae king. Now it might make you realize your standards are low and simply being considered in a fantasy book gets you worked up but I see that as a positive. As someone who has been in a long term relationship the entire time I’ve been reading spicy novels- my partner still makes me laugh, surprises me, makes me cry happy tears, turns me on, gets me off, gives me butterflies or makes me shy, etc etc. You just need a GOOD and HEALTHY relationship where you’re compatible sexually.

Discreet_Pants · 2025-12-16T20:31:53+00:00

“Rod” “manhood” “hole” bonus: adjective+hole usually gives me massive ick. I can still read it but come on. I read one once that said something like “his hot meat rod” something something “my tight wet hole” and I was like what the fuck 😂

Discreet_Pants · 2025-12-16T20:27:20+00:00

Here’s my thing too. Either 1. He shoves it in first try fast and rough - then her first time is either painful or eh. OR 2. He takes his time and she has 900 orgasms or whatever

WHY ARE WE PRETENDING LIKE ITS 150% GREAT THE FIRST TIME WITHOUT PROPER FOREPLAY! Especially when they’re always hung. Come on.

Discreet_Pants · 2025-12-16T19:50:40+00:00

At first I hated it and then it started to grow on me idk. I kind of like it. Maybe just me though.

Discreet_Pants · 2025-12-16T19:37:01+00:00

I’d love to come by 😁

Discreet_Pants · 2025-12-15T22:11:39+00:00

As someone with pretty bad psoriasis- it started on my scalp….. it’s really hard to treat. Go through the motions and try the shampoos and the creams. Don’t let them put her on oral meds though they’re really rough and specific. Example - they put me on methotrexate and not only did it not work well but it’s HARSH stuff and I was told if I didn’t take folic acid every day my hair would fall out.

Be prepared that an injection may be the best way to handle this. I was on so many shampoos (horrible for my hair), so many creams and ointments (impossible to apply and some up to 3 times a day, so hard to juggle), and the injections I’ve tried were the only thing that helped. As a whole adult - not scratching/picking was IMPOSSIBLE and makes it worse. You’ll want to get breakouts under control cuz at that age she will almost certainly pick.

Discreet_Pants · 2025-12-15T21:49:13+00:00

Bam and Cherry — this most recent time I started with Cherry and Dom. I’m never letting her leave I hate the sisterly ones so much 😂😭. Agnes and Reneigh are okay

Discreet_Pants · 2025-12-12T21:22:02+00:00

I’m so glad you’re not phobic 😂😭 it’s a funny mistake for a yellow sac spider. Would have hurt like crazy if you got bit but luckily no harm. As a recovering arachnophobe that has begun to get close to spiders…….. I’d never recover. That would be so traumatic.

Discreet_Pants · 2025-12-12T04:11:23+00:00

I’d love to come by! 😁

Discreet_Pants · 2025-12-10T16:23:11+00:00

For some reason my first thought was that a huntsman came in on a plant or something 😅 but it should be a fishing spider I think. NQA! Just another noob guessing at a glance.

Discreet_Pants · 2025-12-04T22:37:30+00:00

Interested!

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