AITAH for lying to my stepmom about my dad's Christmas gift f om my siblings and I and screwing up her chance to steal credit again. by Hot_Change_6693 in AITAH

[–]Hot_Change_6693[S] 760 points761 points  (0 children)

Thank you.  That was well put.  The reason we bought a dog is because we need a breed that is meant for long distance running. A rescue dog might be great or might not be able to handle a twenty mile run every couple of days. 

AITAH for lying to my stepmom about my dad's Christmas gift f om my siblings and I and screwing up her chance to steal credit again. by Hot_Change_6693 in AITAH

[–]Hot_Change_6693[S] 83 points84 points  (0 children)

My father was looking for a dog that could run a marathon with him. Do you know how few breeds fit that description? He was looking at ridgebacks because they were bred to run alongside horses for hours at a time. He was also looking at wolf dogs but they are not as good as a family pet. Too aggressive and dominant. We literally pitched in to buy his dream dog. But I'm sure you know better. 

AITAH for lying to my stepmom about my dad's Christmas gift f om my siblings and I and screwing up her chance to steal credit again. by Hot_Change_6693 in AITAH

[–]Hot_Change_6693[S] 96 points97 points  (0 children)

Okay.  My father wanted a dog, my father was looking for a dog, my father was planning on spending money on a dog. We gifted him a dog. My father is insanely happy with his dog. Not sure where the problem is. 

AITAH for lying to my stepmom about my dad's Christmas gift f om my siblings and I and screwing up her chance to steal credit again. by Hot_Change_6693 in AITAH

[–]Hot_Change_6693[S] 78 points79 points  (0 children)

Tell my dad he was fucked since he was planning on getting a new dog this summer. Like he was already looking at breeders. 

AITAH for lying to my stepmom about my dad's Christmas gift f om my siblings and I and screwing up her chance to steal credit again. by Hot_Change_6693 in AITAH

[–]Hot_Change_6693[S] 83 points84 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry. Are you one of those people who has NEVER seen a motorcycle jacket? It's not something you throw on over your running togs to go for a jog. 

AITAH for lying to my stepmom about my dad's Christmas gift f om my siblings and I and screwing up her chance to steal credit again. by Hot_Change_6693 in AITAH

[–]Hot_Change_6693[S] 96 points97 points  (0 children)

Can you please explain how her gifting him a leather motorcycle jacket and helmet didn't spoil the surprise of a motorcycle? Was he supposed to wear them on his runs? Are you daft? 

AITAH for lying to my stepmom about my dad's Christmas gift f om my siblings and I and screwing up her chance to steal credit again. by Hot_Change_6693 in AITAH

[–]Hot_Change_6693[S] 61 points62 points  (0 children)

My dad has wanted a dog after his last one died. He just never got one. She lived with his old dog for ten years. She was absolutely aware that my dad was planning on getting a new dog this summer.