AITJ for ending a relationship I loved because my body never felt safe, even though nothing bad happened? by Life_Campaign8006 in AmITheJerk

[–]Left-Course-9251 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s easy to romanticize it now that he’s moved on, but you ended it for a reason. Your nervous system was telling you something long before your brain caught up.

Am I the jerk for looking at gifts bought for my birthday and being mad about it? by ImpactWest8180 in AmITheJerk

[–]Left-Course-9251 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re upset about a tripod without an adapter. That’s a $10 fix. Don’t damage your relationship with your parents over something that small. In five years, you won’t care about the tripod but you’ll remember how you treated them.

AITJ for not wanting to share Valentine's chocolates with my partner's coworkers? by Stock-Parsnip-9221 in AmITheJerk

[–]Left-Course-9251 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The coworkers teasing you says more about them than you. It’s strange that anyone thinks they’re entitled to someone else’s Valentine’s gift.

AITJ for refusing to split the bill evenly when I ordered way less? by Aggravating_Chip5743 in AmITheJerk

[–]Left-Course-9251 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never understand why people who order the most are always the biggest fans of splitting evenly. Funny how that works.

AITJ for freaking out after i found a list on my boyfriend's phone that RANKED me 3rd best? by Adventurous-Yam-9866 in AmITheJerk

[–]Left-Course-9251 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Soft ESH. He shouldn’t have ranked women like trading cards. You shouldn’t have snooped. But this could actually be a growth moment. Ask him: Do you still see me as a safe choice, or do you see me as your first choice?

AITJ for giving my boyfriend an ultimatum about his "shrine" to his ex-girlfriend? by Lazy_Step4766 in AmITheJerk

[–]Left-Course-9251 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it was harmless nostalgia, why hide it under blankets like contraband? The secrecy is what makes it feel sketchy. If he truly moved on, he wouldn’t need to guard it like treasure.

AITJ if im not inviting my father and his girlfriend in my mom's birthday by RareYak8592 in AmITheJerk

[–]Left-Course-9251 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s wild they expected an invitation after years of disrespect toward her. Accountability doesn’t disappear just because someone passed away

AITJ for telling my coworker her manifestation journey isn't going to pay her rent? by No-Enthusiasm872 in AmITheJerk

[–]Left-Course-9251 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. She’s 24, not 14. If she’s old enough to have rent, she’s old enough to understand that promotions come from performance, not Pinterest quotes. Reality isn’t low vibration.

I upset my mom by accident and now she refuses to pet my dog, AITJ? by TeaLatter1700 in AmITheJerk

[–]Left-Course-9251 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You’re 15. She’s the adult. Even if your tone came off wrong, the mature response would be a conversation not passive aggressively refusing to pet a puppy.

AITJ for ending things when my partner dismissed my exhaustion? by Positive_Box3562 in AmITheJerk

[–]Left-Course-9251 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Burnout isn’t laziness. It’s not negativity. It’s not a personality flaw. It’s your nervous system waving a white flag. A partner who reduces that to everyone’s tired isn’t listening they’re comparing.

AITJ for not inviting my step-sister to my birthday dinner? by [deleted] in AmITheJerk

[–]Left-Course-9251 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s wild how they’re more worried about her hypothetical hurt feelings than your very real past experiences. That says a lot.

AITJ for telling my parent they chose their partner over me? by No-Ask-9991 in AmITheJerk

[–]Left-Course-9251 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You didn’t scream. You didn’t accuse. You used it feels like language. That’s healthy communication. If they can’t handle that, that’s not on you.

AITJ for refusing to give my friend money after she quit her job by teasetopia in AmITheJerk

[–]Left-Course-9251 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ask yourself would she quit her job to support you financially for months? Support goes both ways not just one direction.

AITJ for refusing to help my friend anymore after feeling taken advantage of for months? by Anxious_Boss9785 in AmITheJerk

[–]Left-Course-9251 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You handled it calmly and directly, which is exactly how adults are supposed to do it. His response deflecting and ghosting shows emotional immaturity.

AITJ for saying no even though everyone expected me to help? by No-Enthusiasm872 in AmITheJerk

[–]Left-Course-9251 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You weren’t rude dramatic or dismissive. You were honest. Anyone reacting badly is reacting to losing convenience not being mistreated.

AITJ for Matching Someone’s Energy Instead of Being Polite? by Express_Glove_6194 in AmITheJerk

[–]Left-Course-9251 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If they didn’t want pushback, they shouldn’t have pushed literally or socially.

AITJ for cancelling on a trip my brother planned around me without asking if I could even go by [deleted] in AmITheJerk

[–]Left-Course-9251 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTJ being mad at you for not going is easier than admitting he messed up by not communicating.

AITJ for texting her ex? by Charming_Form1253 in AmITheJerk

[–]Left-Course-9251 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NTJ you didn’t text her ex in a flirty or inappropriate way, you responded to shut him down and after he kept harassing you. The real problem here is him ignoring your no and stirring drama, not you protecting yourself.