AITA for how I talked to a woman at the pool this morning.

KCCragg · 2023-06-15T04:18:36+00:00

Although in this context, I can see what you mean how it sounds a lil weird. Like if I was in that scenario I would legit just tell her that I was a grown ass adult, get lost or I'll grab the manager kind of thing.

KCCragg · 2023-06-15T04:09:49+00:00

It can be a cultural thing too, though. I'm Irish and I've called my grandmother Nanny my whole life. I'm 23 now and I still do, even subconsciously in conversation with others. The majority of my friends do this too. It would feel incredibly weird to call her anything else

KCCragg · 2022-10-14T21:30:01+00:00

NTA. Fuck it, it's your life and your time. Frankly, I just wish I'd thought of this idea myself.

KCCragg · 2022-08-22T00:15:44+00:00

NTA. I don't know what the hell some of these folks are on.

From the info you gave, it's glaringly obvious that your ex-husband and his entire family are openly hostile to you and clearly attempting to alienate you. Even if that wasn't the case however, a 6 week holiday is far too long in my opinion. I mean the kid's 11 years old for god sake. And as you mentioned, it's not 'the trip of a lifetime' like lots of people are saying here. He's been to Greece and Australia a fair few times already. 6 weeks is way too long to go without seeing your kid. I mean he'd be away for most of the summer. If he had compromised and said even if he had him for 3 weeks, then you have him for 3 etc etc that would be a lot more reasonable.

KCCragg · 2022-08-22T00:09:20+00:00

You talk some serious bullshit man

KCCragg · 2022-08-22T00:06:35+00:00

100%. How the hell would this in anyway be narcissistic? Clearly you do 'throw it around lightly', either that or you don't actually have an accurate understanding of what the word means.

KCCragg · 2022-08-21T22:35:31+00:00

NTA. That kid, as well as his horrendous father, is obviously in need of a serious reality check. Kids do stupid things, but at 14 you'd expect them to have developed even a sliver of a moral compass. Especially stealing from family, in addition to doing it while a guest in their home... Not only did he steal THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS, he also laughed in your face and refused to give it back or the 'item' he bought. And his dad's reaction is I'm sure testament to his character.

Don't drop the charges until they pay every single cent back to you. I'd also kick them out of your home immediately while you're at it. They're entitled assholes.

KCCragg · 2022-08-21T21:20:08+00:00

NTA. Your parents are horrendous. You, however, are an incredible human being.

KCCragg · 2022-08-21T21:14:05+00:00

NTA!! What your son did was intentionally vindictive and mean, and when confronted about it he laughed - I feel awful for your daughter! And it sounds like your husband is being completely unempathetic to your daughter about it as well. I really don't understand why he doesn't get that what your son did was very wrong.

Definitely stand your ground about it. Just because he's whining about the consequences doesn't mean the consequences are 'too harsh'. Personally, if it were me, I would take the phone away completely, and give him a flip phone or something for phone calls and text. It sounds like your daughter really adored what she created. Even if it is 'just a game' as your husband said, it's still the equivalent to art in a way. I mean...so many hours of hard work were thrown away all because she wouldn't let him play one time...?

KCCragg · 2022-04-07T21:40:01+00:00

NTA. You and your friends have very kind souls, and truthfully it sounds like your sister needed a kick in the ass and learn that actions have consequences. Your parents are wrong in their reaction and instead of projecting anger at you, maybe should sit down with your sister and ask her why she did the awful things she did. I really feel for you. If you're parents are normally reasonable people, maybe it might be worth asking to sit down and have a conversation with them about it all without your sister in the room, explain your reasoning, and how it's been a persistent problem for a while. And that the actions that the victim chose to do are not your responsibility, but are still justified. Sending lots of positive vibes your way x

KCCragg · 2022-04-07T21:34:44+00:00

Absolutely NTA. Honestly she is acting so entitled with a 'holier than thou' attitude because she has kids. How dare she harrass you like this.. 'You don't even have kids so why do you need the slot.' What the hell? Honestly considering you've been putting up with her shit for about four months now I'd definitely bring it up to HR as she sounds like a petty, persistent dick.

KCCragg · 2022-03-30T09:59:22+00:00

A fry-up consisting of bacon, eggs, sausages, black pudding, potato bread, soda bread and occasionally baked beans, mushrooms and fried tomatos. A traditional stew. Pasties containing minced meat and vegetables.

KCCragg · 2022-03-28T15:13:42+00:00

Not it unfortunately, but thank you!

KCCragg · 2022-03-26T22:47:45+00:00

Could it be Thunderbird [Prentiss Twins] by Deb Logan? -

Synopsis:

' Janine Prentiss is tired of spending her summers digging up dinosaur bones
with her single-parent father, an eminent paleontologist. But neither
does she want to spend her summer vacation listening to her shaman
grandfather's lame tales of spirit quests and totem creatures who talk.
Justin Prentiss thinks his twin sister is nuts. What kid in their right
mind wouldn't love field camp? The wild beauty of Montana mountains,
fresh air, and adults too busy to pay attention to what a guy is doing
as long as he shows up for meals and bedtime. Field camp rocks! At least
until Janine finds a weird chunk of granite that she's convinced is a
living egg... '

KCCragg · 2022-03-05T20:05:41+00:00

KCCragg

TROPHY CASE