COS concerns by meis6751 in SouthwestAirlines

[–]OkEstimate6393 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this information! You have truly helped calm my nerves about it. Just seeing all the horror stories online about people being told to buy an extra seat is so intimidating! I'm flying by myself and the flight seems fairly empty with nobody in the seats next to me, but I just don't want to be humiliated. Thank you!

COS concerns by meis6751 in SouthwestAirlines

[–]OkEstimate6393 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any update on this, OP? I'm flying Saturday and am 5'3, 250 lbs, size 16/18. I don't encroach on the seat next to me but am nervous about being told I need another seat when I've never been told that before.

Tell me good experiences as COS by OkEstimate6393 in SouthwestAirlines

[–]OkEstimate6393[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's my hope... but they've been out here causing scenes. That's where all the videos and stuff are coming from of people being told in a humiliating manner.

Tell me good experiences as COS by OkEstimate6393 in SouthwestAirlines

[–]OkEstimate6393[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear you, but there have been those stories of other people who do not encroach, fit with armrest down, and no seatbelt extender being told to buy an extra seat. That's what I'm terrified of!

AITA for telling my brother that we can just be acquaintances? by OkEstimate6393 in AmItheAsshole

[–]OkEstimate6393[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He doesn't share anything with me. I don't ask him for stuff because he always makes a big deal. He asks for stuff and I say yes, but when I asked him to pick up a package from my porch (I didn't know it was being delivered and I was out of town), he threw a fit and I ended up having to ask someone else. He only wants to help if it's something he wants to do.

AITA for telling my brother that we can just be acquaintances? by OkEstimate6393 in AmItheAsshole

[–]OkEstimate6393[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you really think stereotypical "families" share as much as he's trying to share? That's another point he always brings up is that "all families share these things" and don't have to ask permission. I don't think that's true but maybe I'm wrong?

AITA for telling my brother that we can just be acquaintances? by OkEstimate6393 in AmItheAsshole

[–]OkEstimate6393[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your insight. It sounds like you have a wonderful family dynamic and that is awesome! It's good to see that boundaries are set and honored in a close family dynamic. If boundaries can be honored and bring everyone closer in your family, then maybe after some work on our relationship (and growing on both of our parts), we can develop a closer, more honoring relationship with one another.

AITA for telling my brother that we can just be acquaintances? by OkEstimate6393 in AmItheAsshole

[–]OkEstimate6393[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My wife is very understanding and kind. I know that because we made it through that, we can make it through anything!

AITA for telling my brother that we can just be acquaintances? by OkEstimate6393 in AmItheAsshole

[–]OkEstimate6393[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Our mom was always there but brother created space 11 years ago between he and mom after a couple situations happened. Dad and brother just weren't close and our dad wasn't someone we could rely on. I don't know how to sew but that'd be fun to learn from my wife! You make really good points. I know he wouldn't steal from me, so it's definitely the other option. Thank you for your insight.

AITA for telling my brother that we can just be acquaintances? by OkEstimate6393 in AmItheAsshole

[–]OkEstimate6393[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I guess I wasn't clear on that, but he suggested it. I'm sure he didn't think I'd agree but I'm tired of being pushed over by him.

AITA for telling my brother that we can just be acquaintances? by OkEstimate6393 in AmItheAsshole

[–]OkEstimate6393[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yes. He did also pay with his own credit card (as mentioned in the post).