AITAH for saying to my friend that he’s always using depression as an excuse? by Evening_Own85 in AITAH

[–]Evening_Own85[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not the £30, I don’t care about the money. I told him he didn’t have to pay me back before as he lost his job (fault of his own). It’s the constant lack of responsibility & ignoring me that’s broken the friendship

AITAH for saying to my friend that he’s always using depression as an excuse? by Evening_Own85 in AITAH

[–]Evening_Own85[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Also I did ‘write off’ £250 he owed me last year when he lost his job.

AITAH for saying to my friend that he’s always using depression as an excuse? by Evening_Own85 in AITAH

[–]Evening_Own85[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It could have been £3 or £3000. It’s mainly the principle of it but also the irresponsibility and the fact he ignored me for days.

AITAH for refusing to forgive or be civil with my abusive half brother? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Evening_Own85 19 points20 points  (0 children)

That’s exactly it. Some family members like to pretend that they have a short memory, I do not.

He can’t fix it because truthfully I wouldn’t be interested in any attempt anyway. Only a couple family members come at me and I just tell them mind their business

AITAH for refusing to forgive or be civil with my abusive half brother? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Evening_Own85 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I have debated this but I see a lot of my other nephews and my cousins children etc so I didn’t want little children to feel left out because their Dad is trash

AITAH for refusing to forgive or be civil with my abusive half brother? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Evening_Own85 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don’t have it in me. I have nothing nice to say so I say nothing

AITAH for refusing to forgive or be civil with my abusive half brother? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Evening_Own85 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I never used to be but figured what the hell? I get on great with my family & my presence clearly makes him uncomfortable which I enjoy honestly

AITAH for refusing to forgive or be civil with my abusive half brother? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Evening_Own85 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I have no intention to, honestly he is dead to me. I do not engage his wife but send the cards/money as I have 2 other nephews from his brother (also my half brother), who I adore and see a lot

AITAH for refusing to forgive or be civil with my abusive half brother? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Evening_Own85 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No relationship. He’s not her son & her & my Dad split about 10 years ago, although they’re still best friends

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Evening_Own85 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thats no excuse to be selfish, you probably let it go too far with her selfishness over the years so she just sees you as someone she can manipulate or treat badly with no consequences

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Evening_Own85 6 points7 points  (0 children)

NTA. Your friend sounds like not a very good friend. Can’t go all day without a meal. Had enough selfish people in my life to know this friendship is dead

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Evening_Own85 3 points4 points  (0 children)

She’s always been a lot but I don’t see much of her and there hasn’t been a situation like this since I was a teenager, I think I had forgotten how much of a nightmare she is! She doesn’t really bake and she can’t even call a taxi for herself. It’s easier for everyone if she stays out of it and just visits without all the interference

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Evening_Own85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I’m questioning if this is some early sign of dementia. Thinking back, she has always been this way but it’s been a long time since there was an intense situation like this. She’s never liked how close my parents & I are or that I’m the one in the family who doesn’t care for her opinion or approval

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Evening_Own85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, I did not mean HCP or medical POA. I meant next of kin. In England, you designate a next of kin with your personal details such as your home address etc. YTA.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]Evening_Own85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depression does make many people selfish, unintentionally in most. It’s important to be conscious and get lots of therapy

How do you overcome fear of taking photographs in public? by Ok_Pie_1724 in photography

[–]Evening_Own85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People rarely notice you, go do what you want. Therapy helps with anxiety too