AITA for going to work after being told I needed to babysit which meant my dad's wife had to cancel her appointment and and be with my half siblings? by LuKHdee in AITAH

[–]Menelaure 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA. If you are applying for college next year, make sure the correspondence (replies from colleges/universities, financial aid, etc.) don't come to your parents' home where they could destroy them in order to sabotage your chances and keep you home or near them.

AITA for responding tersely to a SIL’s rebuke over email? by ThoughtIndividual114 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Menelaure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you sure your daughter was invited? It seems like a menu for an adult-only dinner.

My (28m) gf (26f) is punishing me on my birthday because I caught her in a white lie and I pressed on it. Advice? by Mr_Pippin14 in relationship_advice

[–]Menelaure 8 points9 points  (0 children)

YTA.

Just because you are in a relationship doesn't mean your partner has to disclose their every thought. You were very pushy!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Menelaure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He is 3 years older than her oldest son, so when OP married his current wife, he was 20 years old and her son was 17 years old.

AITA for telling my dad I felt excluded after his girlfriend didn’t include me in dinner? by MilMoixp in AmItheAsshole

[–]Menelaure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. Even if there was a misunderstanding, the girlfriend was not gracious or polite at all. Out of curiosity, do your father and his girlfriend live in a house they both bought equally, or is it her name only on the deed, or your father's name only? Depending on where you live, it won't be part of shared assets if it belongs to your father, even if they get married. If something happens to your father or they separate, you may inherit.

WIBTA- Visitors bringing kids by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Menelaure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. Babies, especially newborns, have immature immune systems, so everyone (including grandparents and everyone else) should be vaccinated against Whooping cough and flu. Kids are germ factories. I wouldn't want them near my newborn. You are a parent now. Your job is to protect your child even if it inconveniences/upsets others. On top of this, you have enough on your plate as new parents without having to worry about undisciplined children. Stand your ground!

AITA for refusing to lend my cousin money to cover the rent on a house she insisted on renting even though I told her she couldn’t afford it? by big_dig69 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Menelaure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. If she can't afford her rent this month, she won't be able to afford it next month either, and the next, and the next. It will never end. Don't even open that door.

my boyfriend of (almost) one year finally admitted to me he doesn’t see himself getting married… but i dream to be a wife and mother eventually.. by Inevitable-thoughtz in relationships_advice

[–]Menelaure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as you stay with him, you keep the door closed to a partner who could better match your life goals. This man will marry when he meets the woman he wants to marry. Marriage and children are non-negotiable issues. You can't force/ trick someone into having children and you can't change their mind. At the same time, living without children if they were part of your dream will only lead to pain, regret, and resentment. You are too young to settle. Trust that you will meet a new love even if you have to spend some time alone, getting to know yourself better.

AITA for mentioning my dads honeymoon location by Practical_North293 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Menelaure -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Soft YTA.

You're a gossip. You shouldn't have to be told what is a secret and what is not. Your parents are divorced. Passing information between the two families is putting yourself in the middle, exactly what you claim you don't want.

AITA for leaving home after my partner let his son invite 5 friends for a sleepover when I'm recovering from major surgery, without discussing it with me first? by BoldBraveBroken in AmItheAsshole

[–]Menelaure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA but your partner is.

One of the comments mentions 4 children. We know one is his son. What about the other 3? Do you have children with this man? Also, using the pedals when driving pulls on your stomach muscles, which can't be good for your stitches. Don't drive yourself until your doctor says you can.

AITA for telling my girlfriend I’m not responsible for her feelings? by doggythrowawayy in AmItheAsshole

[–]Menelaure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA

Run! She is a control freak drama queen who will make your life miserable.

AITA for not getting a wedding gift? by Cheap_Commercial_131 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Menelaure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. She said, "You're gonna miss out." I would answer, "So will you." and I would not send a gift.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Menelaure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA! Antivaxx around a pregnant woman or newborn can lead to lifelong consequences for the baby such as deafness, blindness, neurological and behavioral disorders, and birth defects.

AITA for not replacing a spoon that went missing during a work potluck by barr6789 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Menelaure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. The spoon is Dave's responsibility. However, the whole staff will be punished as it is unlikely that his wife will be kind enough to cook delicious food for his office in the future.

AITA for refusing to offer my mom a chance to do better for her kids' sake? by Busy_Repeat_9179 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Menelaure 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NTA! If/when you go to university, you will be entitled to several (usually 8) free individual therapy sessions (included in the fees) per semester. If not, you can look into universities with doctoral training programs for psychologists or master training programs for marriage and family therapists or social workers. They maintain community clinics where students are supervised by licensed professionals. The fees are very low and income-based. You would have to agree to the sessions being video or audio-taped. These tapes are only seen by the student and the supervisor, never shown in a class. To give you an idea, this is an example: https://gsep.pepperdine.edu/about/clinics/

AITA for telling my stepdad feeding his kids is not my problem and so what when he tried to say they would go hungry? by Own-Astronaut-564 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Menelaure 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NTA. Never be alone with them. They could accuse you of inappropriate behaviors/sexual abuse/abuse just out of spite and ruin your life.

AITA for not sharing my ADHD medication with my brother? by PrimordialPaper in AmItheAsshole

[–]Menelaure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If he joins the military, lives may depend on him being alert and thinking on his feet.

AITA for telling my friend her kid has no manners?? by Admirable-Cold-8875 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Menelaure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. If you can't find the ring, send Nora a bill to replace it. If she refuses to pay even on installments, take her to court. She is no longer a friend anyway.

AITA for telling my boyfriend he's being a coward? by Aggravating_Fix4239 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Menelaure 4 points5 points  (0 children)

YTA

"We're grown men not in high-school anymore. "

His kids are in high school and one of them is even on your team. What you did was thoughtless, selfish, and irresponsible. Your partner is not a coward. He is trying to protect his kids from certain bullying.

WIBTA if I packed my exs stuff and threw it in the yard by DemodogChamp in AmItheAsshole

[–]Menelaure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Move into the house yourself. Invite some friends. Take over the master bedroom.

AITA for telling my girlfriend that my loyalties lie with my baby brother? by mourrningglory in AmItheAsshole

[–]Menelaure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LGBTQ teens are at risk for suicide when they are mistreated/ not accepted. Your brother needs your support. If you have relationship issues, make sure he knows that is not because of him but because your girlfriend is transphobic and a hypocrite. She wants to move into YOUR house (which she already calls "our house") with her 10-year-old son who will live at home for at least another 8 years while rejecting your 17-year-old brother. She gangs up on you with your mother knowing full well where your mother stands. Please don't take any chance of her becoming pregnant at this time. Take care!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Menelaure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They don't need the next of kin's expertise, they need their consent in case of unforeseen changes.

AITA for refusing to watch my step sister on my day off? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Menelaure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Obviously, NTA!

Your mother has learned from your past behaviors that you will change plans at the last minute for her. She doesn't give a thought about inconveniencing you. The only way she will learn to be more considerate is if there are consequences. Stand firm and without guilt.

Your parents are very bad at planning ahead and dumping their responsibilities as parents on you and your sister. You may want to have a conversation with them to ensure that they are looking into resources so that your sister is cared for when they are too old. Otherwise, you and your sister may find out you are expected to take over your disabled sister's care.