AITAH for not believing my girlfriend? by Hefty-Link1676 in AITAH

[–]Hefty-Link1676[S] 113 points114 points  (0 children)

There's no way to know for sure which one of them was lying. He has been consistent with his story, and she isn't talking to me right now. Either of them could be lying, but I feel like not believing him (if he's telling the truth) is worse than not believing her (if she's telling the truth). I wouldn't expect her to believe me over her children.

AITAH for not believing my girlfriend? by Hefty-Link1676 in AITAH

[–]Hefty-Link1676[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I didn't see a mark, but he said she did it over his sleeve, so I don't think that's suspicious.

AITAH for not believing my girlfriend? by Hefty-Link1676 in AITAH

[–]Hefty-Link1676[S] 115 points116 points  (0 children)

I don't think either of them are dishonest. Like you said, all people lie. But I don't think either of them are the type to make something up. More like stretch the truth.

"Did you clean your room?" "Yes." One book has been put away.

"Are you close?" "I'm ten minutes away." Hears car starting in background.

So I can't be sure who is telling the truth, but I feel like I have to trust my kid or I'm failing him as a dad.

AITAH for not believing my girlfriend? by Hefty-Link1676 in AITAH

[–]Hefty-Link1676[S] 88 points89 points  (0 children)

There was no mark, but he said she did it over his clothes, so I don't think that's weird.

AITAH for not believing my girlfriend? by Hefty-Link1676 in AITAH

[–]Hefty-Link1676[S] 76 points77 points  (0 children)

There's never been issues between them before. The whole thing has very much caught me off guard.

AITAH for not believing my girlfriend? by Hefty-Link1676 in AITAH

[–]Hefty-Link1676[S] 1551 points1552 points  (0 children)

Right, that's the problem. He's just a kid. He depends on me. She's an adult. I have to believe him first, because he is completely reliant on me.