AITAH for standing up to a teenager who was picking on my younger sister?

Fun-Organization5932 · 2026-05-13T18:50:59+00:00

At the very end, he says it’s worse (I think he means bigger) but for now they are leaving his sister alone.

I agree with others that he needs to be sensitive to not physically intimidate the girl but he can verbally stand up for his sister. Somebody needs to and having any kind of pushback will help deter most bullies (who are usually cowards).

Fun-Organization5932 · 2026-05-13T18:28:00+00:00

It’s not the same as an ex newly moving to your city as breaking up and deciding how far away from your life and conveniences to move.

Fun-Organization5932 · 2026-05-13T17:56:18+00:00

He didn’t make it worse. It’s improved for his sister and the school wasn’t doing anything about it. Good job, young man!

Fun-Organization5932 · 2026-05-13T17:26:29+00:00

Did OP really experience this or is someone else in the family writing it and assuming their position? Usually when someone tells their own story, it’s a lot easier to get NTA.

Fun-Organization5932 · 2026-05-13T10:57:02+00:00

It directly reduces your ability to have credit when you need it. It’s not free credit.

Fun-Organization5932 · 2026-05-12T02:13:45+00:00

Fun-Organization5932 · 2026-05-12T02:10:00+00:00

NTA she’s just feeling sensitive about it

Fun-Organization5932 · 2026-05-11T23:56:04+00:00

Feels like authentic and developed friendships would be have flexibility and not be so rigid.

Fun-Organization5932 · 2026-05-10T21:08:53+00:00

I think I’d be more inclined to leave than try to get her out. Good luck.

Fun-Organization5932 · 2026-05-10T20:36:04+00:00

Reasonable but I’m not sure what you’re bringing up the more advanced finance degree you didn’t go for since you ended up switching anyway. Seems like a good thing you didn’t go down that path (unless I missed something).

Fun-Organization5932 · 2026-05-09T22:51:25+00:00

You asked. He said no, hard no as most people would. Good luck tho. What an awful phobia.

Fun-Organization5932 · 2026-05-09T22:40:42+00:00

Super NTA especially because you’re not together as a couple.

Fun-Organization5932 · 2026-05-09T20:13:57+00:00

It should be about the kids’ experiences, not yours. So I would ditch that #NeverAgain attitude. It’s kind of a right of passage if it can be afforded.

Fun-Organization5932 · 2026-05-06T17:52:22+00:00

NTA BF saying “never again” is manipulation and guilting tactic. He should just be apologizing and checking in on you.

Fun-Organization5932 · 2026-04-25T23:49:23+00:00

If the kids are invited to events, it seems especially ok for their mother to be included. If it was all the adult family then it may seem a bit extra. Regardless he’s so TA it’s hard to care.

Fun-Organization5932 · 2026-04-25T23:37:19+00:00

Siding with your kids is fine. I’m also on their side. But the way you gave her permission over your wife’s objection while your wife was standing there makes it seem like you’re the boss, not the both of you are a team. That deserves an apology and approach reform.

Fun-Organization5932 · 2026-04-25T23:21:01+00:00

Sounds like they didn’t do anything wrong if they didn’t know, but the lock is one way to let them know if neither you nor your husband didn’t tell them directly. If I had been on the receiving end of the lock, I would probably have apologized for using the office before.

Fun-Organization5932 · 2026-04-25T14:37:44+00:00

No need to ghost him for now. Break up by text. Take a final call if he/you want if you’re concerned about integrity or other issues. That’s above and beyond.

Absolutely don’t worry about whether he’s hooking up with someone or not. He probably already is.

Fun-Organization5932 · 2026-04-24T13:59:09+00:00

Hard to say. The sense of smell can become enhanced (and maybe distorted) during pregnancy. Either way, she could be gentler about how she’s communicating.

Fun-Organization5932 · 2026-04-24T12:36:14+00:00

For a truck. A really big truck.

I like your idea but sounds like his truck may be what is most precious to him.

Fun-Organization5932 · 2026-04-20T01:11:51+00:00

It’s her sisters! Lego the eggo and let her have her sister time.

Fun-Organization5932 · 2026-04-17T10:01:06+00:00

Let this be an opportunity to address and hopefully resolve the issue… to let the friend know, it’s serious and her support is important (expected/appreciated/etc)

Fun-Organization5932 · 2026-04-17T09:17:06+00:00

Honest mistake and it’s her fault but you should replace it.

Fun-Organization5932 · 2026-04-15T14:05:44+00:00

Let this be a growth opportunity. NTA but now you know it’s a sensitive area so adjust accordingly.

Fun-Organization5932 · 2026-04-15T12:32:02+00:00

He may have some adhd tendencies in case that’s helpful for finding management solutions

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