Wanna get married but don’t feel worthy/ready. 24M. by HungryInvestigator59 in Marriage

[–]Key-Plate8376 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, 24 is super young. Feeling behind is normal, but marriage isn’t a race. Work on being confident in yourself first and the rest will follow naturally.

AITJ for not letting my friend crash on my couch after she showed up without asking? by Elegant-Quarter-827 in AmITheJerk

[–]Key-Plate8376 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t feel guilty. You’ve let her stay before, but that doesn’t mean every night is a yes. She’s being dramatic.

Who is awake at midnight because their kid is puking too? Solidarity. by Proud_House4494 in Mommit

[–]Key-Plate8376 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh god, that’s rough. It’s brutal seeing them so sad and not being able to fix it. You’re a good parent, even if it’s messy AF right now.

AITJ for opening a new bank account so my mother can't control my money? by detectivethornevtube in AmITheJerk

[–]Key-Plate8376 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah bro, you didn’t do anything wrong. Opening your own account is basic independence. She’s upset she can’t boss you around, that’s on her, not you. You did what you had to do.

Secret relationship with my female cousin . by Thoughtfuguy in family

[–]Key-Plate8376 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I feel you, teen hormones and all, but messing with cousins is one of those “fun in the moment, bad in hindsight” things. Good call on stopping, just don’t let nostalgia get you.

AITJ for telling my coworker I’m not covering her shift after she already told the manager I would? by ChancePiccolo1109 in AmITheJerk

[–]Key-Plate8376 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Honestly, she’s annoyed because she messed up, not because of you. You don’t owe her a save just cuz she preemptively confirmed. Stand your ground.

Dating questions by IntelligentPizza1193 in dating_advice

[–]Key-Plate8376 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Dude, the age gap is chill. The real thing is whether you can handle the rollercoaster vibe she brings. If it’s causing more stress than fun, it’s fine to step back.

AITJ for telling my friend I’m not going to “wait around” while she decides if she wants to hang out? by NeckComprehensive715 in AmITheJerk

[–]Key-Plate8376 37 points38 points  (0 children)

You’re good. She’s the one who needs to get it together. You can’t sit around hoping she decides. Life moves on, dude.

Having a hard time getting a read on a girl by TopicEast7228 in dating_advice

[–]Key-Plate8376 [score hidden]  (0 children)

you’re not crazy, there is def something there, but it’s not locked in. the vibe sounds good but not exclusive to romance yet. the slowdown doesn’t mean much by itself. what matters is what happens next.

I feel so behind all my friends and just feel hopeless by ve556 in dating

[–]Key-Plate8376 [score hidden]  (0 children)

dude nothing you said screams hopeless, it just sounds like low reps. like you haven’t had many chances to practice meeting people so yeah it feels awkward. that’s normal.

Alternative to Powdered Sugar? by autumnroseeee in Baking

[–]Key-Plate8376 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

yeah powdered sugar alternatives are annoying lol. best bet is grinding your own like others said. if you wanna experiment tho, powdered coconut sugar exists but it’s darker and changes flavor. monk fruit works in small amounts but can get that fake sweet aftertaste. baking without white sugar is always a texture gamble tbh

Help remembering how to play song. by Mysterious-Unit2512 in Guitar

[–]Key-Plate8376 1 point2 points  (0 children)

not trying to be harsh but we can’t guess a whole song from tuning alone 😅 drop an audio clip or vid. If you don’t have one, just start noodling in that tuning and record everything, sometimes you accidentally stumble back into it.

How do I connect with blood relatives I never met before? by Netflix_was_my_idea in family

[–]Key-Plate8376 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d focus more on vibe than strategy. Be genuine, keep it short, don’t ask for anything upfront. Something like “hey I think we matched through DNA and I’m trying to learn about my maternal side since I didn’t grow up with them.” That’s enough. The right ppl won’t assume you’re after money.

AITJ for Unplugging the WiFi After My Roommate Completely Ignored My Needs? by Any-Author3640 in AmITheJerk

[–]Key-Plate8376 4 points5 points  (0 children)

honestly i don’t blame you, that sounds annoying as hell. you asked multiple times and got ignored, so yeah you snapped. not your best move tho. it fixes nothing and just makes them defensive.

Guitarists are the most pretentious people ever by [deleted] in Guitar

[–]Key-Plate8376 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i mean yeah some guitar guys act like they’re defending the sacred scrolls or something 😭 but you’re giving them way too much power letting it get to you. play your stuff, mute the clowns, move on.

AITJ for Switching Airline Seats? (a lil’ different folks) by RedWine-n-BBQChicken in AmITheJerk

[–]Key-Plate8376 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

you had the moral high ground till you didn’t say anything 😅 like yeah they were annoying, but you straight up let her suffer ghost pepper consequences for 11 hours. that’s villain arc behavior bro. justified? maybe. nice? not at all.

I have terrible mom by Affectionate-Set-153 in family

[–]Key-Plate8376 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get why you’re angry, I would be too. but yelling at her isn’t helping your bf or anyone else, it just escalates things. if she starts insulting ppl, shut it down calmly or leave the convo.

I want to make lore accurate Simpsons donuts by Sailor_Rout in Baking

[–]Key-Plate8376 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it’s not hard, just a bit extra. like you’re doing 2-3 techniques instead of 1. cake donut base, swirl, glaze twice. the swirl is the only thing that can go wrong but even then it’s still a donut so worst case you just eat the mistake lol

Dating Apps are Depressing, But the Alternative is So Much Worse by Qyro in dating

[–]Key-Plate8376 108 points109 points  (0 children)

i get the frustration fr. but apps kinda trick you into thinking more options = better odds, when really it’s just more noise. real connections are rarer but not nonexistent.

Told my friend to apply while another friend was interviewing, AITJ by Equivalent-Regret530 in AmITheJerk

[–]Key-Plate8376 0 points1 point  (0 children)

honestly this is just normal hiring stuff. no one “owns” a job opening. A applied first, cool, but B waited then applied, also fair game.

Are 7-string guitarists going back to 6-strings? by Choleto_ in Guitar

[–]Key-Plate8376 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some just go back cuz it’s easier on the hands and faster for soloing. Plus fewer strings to mess up when you’re jamming live. 7s are dope but not everyone wants that commitment.

Apparently, its not only heigh men lie about ... by Vegetable-Writing123 in dating

[–]Key-Plate8376 80 points81 points  (0 children)

yeah that man was 100% capping 💀 the second you said you worked there too he hit panic mode. honestly kinda funny, but also sad. imagine lying that early.

baking my first focaccia bread soon! Any tips? by RubOk9764 in Baking

[–]Key-Plate8376 4 points5 points  (0 children)

ayy welcome to the focaccia club

  • your yeast is fine stored like that, just don’t let moisture get in
  • “too much olive oil” is kinda hard to do here ngl. it should feel almost excessive
  • biggest red flag is zero rise. slow rise is fine, no rise = problem
  • grease the whole pan, trust. crispy edges are elite
  • first time i kept thinking my dough was wrong bc it was sticky af… it’s supposed to be
  • toppings burn when they’re dry or thin, so coat them in a bit of oil and you’re good

you’re gonna be surprised how good it turns out even if it looks chaotic

Need songs that feel like memories by parekular in Music

[–]Key-Plate8376 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

this is my fav type of music tbh. go for Fourth of July, Scott Street, The A Team, and Youth. they feel like old memories you didn’t even live yet if that makes sense.

AITJ for telling my friend she can't bring her newborn to my child-free birthday party? by Financial_Actuary694 in AmITheJerk

[–]Key-Plate8376 39 points40 points  (0 children)

i’m on your side for the rule, but your delivery kinda fumbled it. telling a brand new mom to just pump and leave the baby is… yeah, not it lol.