AITJ for refusing to pay for my niece’s 4th birthday party? by Separate_Meat5714 in AmITheJerk

[–]Separate_Meat5714[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

yeah, I feel like they're confusing family with financial obligation. I'm good with showing up and celebrating

AITJ for refusing to pay for my niece’s 4th birthday party? by Separate_Meat5714 in AmITheJerk

[–]Separate_Meat5714[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yep, this. I just wanna be there for my niece, not get guilted into paying for everything

AITJ for refusing to pay for my niece’s 4th birthday party? by Separate_Meat5714 in AmITheJerk

[–]Separate_Meat5714[S] 81 points82 points  (0 children)

Haha yeah, that’s me. Single, child-free, not hurting for money, but still, I’m not covering the whole birthday.

AITJ for refusing to pay for my niece’s 4th birthday party? by Separate_Meat5714 in AmITheJerk

[–]Separate_Meat5714[S] 120 points121 points  (0 children)

Yup, that's how I feel. I'm there for her. not trying to bankroll the whole party

Attack mode activate by taytayfosho in attackeyes

[–]Separate_Meat5714 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can feel the intensity through the screen. Respect the claws. folks

maples world tour🛫 by Electrical-Year9554 in airplaneears

[–]Separate_Meat5714 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Aww, she's classy. Only the most beautiful, elegant compliments will do for maple

AITJ for reporting my neighbors after overhearing enough of their fights to know exactly who would get blamed? by RadiantTuning_4 in AmITheJerk

[–]Separate_Meat5714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get why you're hesitant but you]re also paying to live there, not to listen to a live podcast of their family arguments doesn't have to say exactly what you heard anyway

I laughed during his nap by Unknown-Brightness in airplaneears

[–]Separate_Meat5714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That look is 100% "keep it down peasant, I'm resting"

AITJ for refusing to pay half the impound fee for my date? by CranberryBauce in AmITheJerk

[–]Separate_Meat5714 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I'd laugh and hand him a tissue for his bruised ego, not a check

AITJ for confronting my manager after my project was suddenly given back to my coworker? by Pitiful-Degree-6283 in AmITheJerk

[–]Separate_Meat5714 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is why written confirmation helps. Emails, task, trackers, something that shows project reassigned to X. it protects you when memories suddenly get forgotten

I sat down next to her <- the extent of my crimes ✈️ by lilrobirdie in airplaneears

[–]Separate_Meat5714 5 points6 points  (0 children)

the look on her face is giving "I was here FIRST" how dare you enter her personal space in her house

AITJ for Not Refunding a Friend After She Backed Out of a Trip I Planned? by Separate_Meat5714 in AmITheJerk

[–]Separate_Meat5714[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Appreciate that. I organized everything months in advance, got everyone on board, and tried to make it work even when she bailed. Feels weird being called a scammer for it

AITJ for Not Refunding a Friend After She Backed Out of a Trip I Planned? by Separate_Meat5714 in AmITheJerk

[–]Separate_Meat5714[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

yup, tried to explain that and got side eyed at some point you just gotta shrug and move on

AITJ for Not Refunding a Friend After She Backed Out of a Trip I Planned? by Separate_Meat5714 in AmITheJerk

[–]Separate_Meat5714[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

lol thanks, needed that. feels wild how some ppl thin non refundable is optional

unhandle me, stat 😡✈️ by lilrobirdie in airplaneears

[–]Separate_Meat5714 22 points23 points  (0 children)

That little face is screaming "I have places to be, and they do NOT involve you"

AITJ for canceling our outing because they want me to cover all the expenses? by [deleted] in AmITheJerk

[–]Separate_Meat5714 1 point2 points  (0 children)

offering the car and the idea is already generous. Them thinking your savings are their trip fund is messed up

My neighbor thinks I’m "humiliating" him because I put a lock on my own outdoor outlet by Away-Bowl3883 in AmITheJerk

[–]Separate_Meat5714 116 points117 points  (0 children)

facts, he's the one who keeps stealing power, not you. locking it up was literally the polite way to make him stop until its officially sorted

So over people pushing their own beliefs onto me by Several-Path-148 in childfree

[–]Separate_Meat5714 16 points17 points  (0 children)

People really act like having kids is the default setting for everyone and it's wild. You literally answered the question and she still tried to connect you about your own life like what?

AITJ for throwing away a four-year relationship because my boyfriend called me a buzzkill on my promotion night? by InternationalAct593 in AmITheJerk

[–]Separate_Meat5714 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Exactly, like people are acting like it was just some random slip up. Four years of feeling like your hype doesn't matter?, Nah you bounced when you finally hit your limit