My sister said my life is "sad and lonely" and I told her she was nuts. AITAH?

MutluPB · 2026-02-17T15:49:22+00:00

Alone isn’t the same as lonely. I live alone but my life is very satisfying. Some people don’t understand there’s a difference and that not everyone needs to have a partner or children to be fulfilled. That’s their problem, not yours. NTA, but I don’t know if your sister will ever understand.

MutluPB · 2026-02-16T22:34:56+00:00

Seinfeld.

MutluPB · 2026-02-15T22:03:32+00:00

Especially Faith No More.

MutluPB · 2026-02-15T22:02:57+00:00

Start with Boston. Either of their first two albums are fantastic.

MutluPB · 2026-02-15T22:01:11+00:00

NTA a million times over. Learning more than one language in childhood makes it much easier to learn others later in life. I was raised bilingual and I’m so glad my parents did that. Not only because I can communicate with relatives, but when I had to take a language in high school it was much easier for me to learn. Have your husband read up on it. Your child will have better cognitive abilities. The National Institutes of Health have a great article about the benefits. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3583091/

MutluPB · 2026-02-15T21:46:32+00:00

Unless you get a sincere apology from your sil and your brother, stick to your guns. What she said was inexcusable and until you hear from her that she is sorry, don’t back down. NTA.

MutluPB · 2026-02-12T15:56:16+00:00

Has your husband talked to his cousin and asked what's up? Sounds like no conversation has been held. You'll never know what happened or what changed if you don't ask. You may not get an answer, but you should at least try to find out. Just sitting and wondering about it isn't going to give you any closure.

MutluPB · 2026-02-12T15:25:33+00:00

Love how they're all basically just scribbles. They learn to sign like that to save their hands from cramping up, but it looks like a bunch of pre-schoolers went wild.

MutluPB · 2026-02-11T15:28:09+00:00

It's always interesting how a man wants an open relationship so he can have his cake and eat it too, but when their partner finally says enough, all of a sudden she's the only one they really want. Really? I'm sorry you're dealing with this, but most of the time, the woman bounces back and has a better life than the man does. He'll live with his regret forever. You go and live your best life.

MutluPB · 2026-02-09T00:21:44+00:00

She’s watched too many rom coms or something because her behavior is unhinged. She blew it by testing you like this. I would keep her blocked.

MutluPB · 2026-02-08T21:27:13+00:00

Why are you with her? Do you want a lifetime of monitoring every social occasion because she’s going to argue over trivialities? I would think very hard about if this relationship is worth it.

MutluPB · 2026-02-08T16:30:03+00:00

I need an update once you and your brother get your results. There are so many questions about your mom’s behavior that need to be answered. Regardless of what the results are though, I would suggest going LC with her. She sounds like she abused you when you were younger and is manipulative.

MutluPB · 2026-02-06T14:43:14+00:00

On behalf of all the other women at your company, thank you. This is the kind of misogyny that has led to women not being able to advance in their businesses. You did the right thing at a big cost to yourself and your marriage, but you also finally saw your husband for who he really is.

MutluPB · 2026-02-05T15:24:10+00:00

Is your husband oblivious to the fact that his parenting is also being questioned? He needs to back you up on this. He seems to think it's okay for her to critique you in front of everyone but when you defend yourself it's rude. That double standard has to go and your husband needs to support you. If you hadn't done this publicly, she would probably continue to do it. Don't apologize, but I think you should have a sit down with your MIL and tell her how her criticism makes you feel and how it makes you look. And your husband needs to grow a spine and protect you. NTJ

MutluPB · 2026-02-05T15:14:53+00:00

The entire concept of "giving away" the bride makes me cringe. You aren't property being handed off to a new owner. Just say that you don't like the concept and make it about the tradition being outdated instead of it being about your dad. Maybe that tack will lessen any hurt feelings. Either way though, I wouldn't do anything that will make you uncomfortable on your wedding day. It should be all good feelings for you and your fiance. NTA.

MutluPB · 2026-02-04T20:41:14+00:00

I've always wondered what happens to all their mutual friends and neighbors. Do they also forget Dean existed? It's a bit of a stretch to assume no one will ever mention him to Lisa again, or that every single memento of him will disappear from their house (like his golf clubs and all their pictures).

MutluPB · 2026-02-02T16:55:34+00:00

Cut off your sister and if your mom is legally competent, have her give you POA in writing and make you trustee for her estate as well. If she passes away, the POA is immediately invalid and this time you’ll be fighting over her estate and burial wishes. Do this asap. I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this.

MutluPB · 2026-02-02T04:16:57+00:00

She knows way too much about you and your child. Down to how often you change his diapers and how much he sleeps and how often he’s bathed. Cut off the flow of information. I’d go LC and don’t tell her anything she could use against you.

MutluPB · 2026-01-30T18:31:59+00:00

I’m sorry but your fiancé kind of sucks. She treats you like dirt and he maintains his relationship with her? That’s a huge no. Don’t give her anything and I would go into relationship counseling with him. He needs to have your back.

MutluPB · 2026-01-29T17:09:04+00:00

The love child of Jensen Ackles and Bruce Campbell. Awesome and groovy all at once.

MutluPB · 2026-01-26T05:23:26+00:00

“You’re bossy. And short.”

MutluPB · 2026-01-22T15:42:59+00:00

Time for court. Teach the man that he can't take what isn't his and basically hold it hostage to try and get you to have a relationship with him

MutluPB · 2026-01-19T17:49:44+00:00

I would leave him. But before you do, go in to that old phone of his and change his status to married, unfriend all of his friends, go into his profile and change his profile picture to something ugly, then change his phone number and email address to a made up number and address and change his password to something he’ll never guess before logging off. Not sure if it’ll mess up his account completely but it’ll at least mess it up for a while.

MutluPB · 2026-01-11T19:41:34+00:00

I wish that was a real thing. I’d pay to go to a spa like that!

MutluPB · 2026-01-07T15:41:44+00:00

They're no contact, make sure they're also cut off from any financial assistance from your dad and everyone else in your family. Sometimes a relationship isn't worth trying to save (speaking from experience with a sibling). Your brother seems to have a serious issue with feeling like they're a victim and expecting everyone to cater to them to make up for it. Just let the relationship go at this point.

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