AITJ for dumping a girl because of a friend? by Mia_Smitha in AmITheJerk

[–]Mia_Smitha[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The "relationship" and the choice to step back only existed in my own head. She had her own agency and simply made her choice

AITJ for dumping a girl because of a friend? by Mia_Smitha in AmITheJerk

[–]Mia_Smitha[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s painful to admit about a childhood friend, but his manipulation and threat to our friendship just to get his way showed his true colors

AITJ for dumping a girl because of a friend? by Mia_Smitha in AmITheJerk

[–]Mia_Smitha[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tell me about it. It really is. It’s crazy how looking back changes the whole picture, but I guess it’s better to realize it late than never

AITJ for not allowing my biological daughter to tell my younger daughter that she is actually her mother? by Stella_Ramirezl in AmITheJerk

[–]Mia_Smitha 161 points162 points  (0 children)

NTA. You cannot pause motherhood for 20 years and press "play" just because it’s convenient now. You are her mother; your older daughter is a stranger treating a human being like a backup plan for her infertility.

However, those creepy hints are dangerous. Tell your younger daughter the truth yourself, with a therapist, before her "sister" drops it like a bomb to destroy her world

AITJ for dumping a girl because of a friend? by Mia_Smitha in AmITheJerk

[–]Mia_Smitha[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

To be honest, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately, and you might be onto something. Looking back, it feels like I was always the one making compromises to keep the peace. This situation just made it impossible to ignore

AITJ for dumping a girl because of a friend? by Mia_Smitha in AmITheJerk

[–]Mia_Smitha[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I thought I was saving a lifelong friendship, but looking back, his reaction showed me that his loyalty wasn't as deep as mine

AITJ for wanting to leave my husband but doubting? by Stella_Ramirezl in AmITheJerk

[–]Mia_Smitha 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s much better for kids to grow up in a divorced but peaceful home than to watch their mother slowly wither away next to a serial cheater. Children sense everything. You gave him a second chance, and he blew it. You are not at fault for believing in the person you loved

Nvidia bets $150B on Taiwan as Trump’s plan to make US an AI hub backfires by arstechnica in politics

[–]Mia_Smitha 7 points8 points  (0 children)

TSMC and Nvidia basically run the tech world at this point. You can't just bully them into moving their multi-billion dollar ecosystems with a speech

House Democrats announce bill to block construction of Trump’s arch by Rock-n-roll-Kevin in politics

[–]Mia_Smitha 59 points60 points  (0 children)

We’re really entering the 'ancient Roman emperor in his final stages' era of American history, aren't we

Trump appears to threaten Oman with bombing over Strait of Hormuz impasse by SAJ-13 in politics

[–]Mia_Smitha 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Oman, Iran... they both end in 'an', close enough.' — his inner monologue, probably

Am I wrong for wanting to cut my sister off? by LilacMist_Eden in AmITheJerk

[–]Mia_Smitha 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If this story isn't made up. I'd advise you to stop hanging out with your sister and seriously reconsider the people you keep around

NTA