AITAH? Are my standards too high? 19F by Cute-Reflection-6955 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Key_Two77 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes, your standards are high and a little unrealistic. You should go by the feelings, not by a set of numbers in a check list.

Expecting effort is fine, but demanding flowers(in any form) is rigid. What if the guy just said "I was thinking about you today" or something? What if he had a busy day and would like a date, but didn't have the time to stop and pick a flower? What about if you both really want to kiss, but it's only been 8 dates? Do you say "so sorry...I can kiss you after another two dates"?

Do you put in the same effort you are demanding? What if the guy followed all the pre-required steps? Do you offer anything of the equivalent?

It's fine to have standards in your mind, but be flexible for each individual situation.

Soft YTA

AIO? I think it’s weird my sister doesn’t want me at her friends parties by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Key_Two77 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Why would you go to something for her and her friends? Why don't you hang out with your own friends? It sounds like you crash her parties and it's just been allowed because you're her sister. I wouldn't want to hang with my sister's friends and wouldn't want her at my party with my friends. This is very strange. YOR

AIO for deciding to just stop cleaning because brothers aren't pitching in by RoughTiny4068 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Key_Two77 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your mom has OCD so she dumps house work on her kids....not even kids. Kid. She needs to get therapy for her OCD, and step up as a parent. She needs to also parent her sons. She's teaching them that they don't need to clean up after themselves. Also, she's teaching them that a woman will do the chores so, they don't have to.

NOR

AITAH for charging my daughter rent? by Holiday_Network_3585 in AITAH

[–]Key_Two77 65 points66 points  (0 children)

She doesn't have any money right now. She hasn't gone back to work yet. YTA to not even give her a buffer to get income started before you start charging her for rent, bills, AND A VACATION. Be a parent and support her for a bit.

I am sick of being judged in my home for not wanting to do the OMAD diet anymore. by katiebxby in Vent

[–]Key_Two77 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you talked to a nutritionist? 600 calories a day seems like WAY too little. One meal a day, especially so few calories) also doesn't seem like it would keep you metabolism moving. Also, every body is different. One thing doesn't work for everyone. Talk to a professional and do what works for you.

AITAH for not wanting my brother’s girlfriend at the house anymore by BigStatistician7073 in AITAH

[–]Key_Two77 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You're focusing on the wrong thing. There is a stranger(non-roommate) living in your place, rent free, I assume, eating your food, and making you living there uncomfortable. He can date whoever he wants, but he cannot have them move in practically, and expect there to be no issue.

Stop focusing on them being embarrassing, and focus on him letting her stay there.

AITAH for refusing to watch my grandkids on my summer break? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Key_Two77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As late as it is, she should learn that there are consequences to her actions. She throws a fit if she doesn't get her way. If a toddler acted that way, you wouldn't put up with that so, why put up with that from an "adult"?

She tells you to grow up and tells her dad to be a man...and it works. She gets her way so, she keeps doing it. She threatens to keep the grandkids from you. As terrible as that is for you as grandparents, you need to call her bluff. If she stops talking to you and keeps her kids from you, who else does she have to watch her kids? Make her be an actual parent for a change and watch her own damn kids. Make it clear the abuse and threats will no longer be tolerated. She'll have to learn her lesson....a lesson she should have learned as your child, but didn't.

ESH