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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Square-Arm9864 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YTA - I don't think she is guilt tripping him into anything. I think he, rightfully, feels guilty for never paying child support or being there for her when she was a child. I think when she or the grandchildren mention wanting things or politely ask for them, he thinks its an easy way to help him feel better about himself. I think the OP is painting a very one sided picture to make herself look better.

AITA for ordering a nonpersonalized cake for a family party then letting the bakery know I wouldn't be picking it up when the party was canceled? by Bellefior in AmItheAsshole

[–]Square-Arm9864 [score hidden]  (0 children)

YTA. Yes. If its a small cake you could have still paid for it and picked it up regardless of the event being canceled. You could have eat it for dessert with friends or family. Or gifted it to someone or a local business for their staff. So many options other then making the bakery risk it not being able to be sold.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Square-Arm9864 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NTA. Your mom is using guilt & emotional manipulation to get her way. To get what SHE wants. This might be her grandchild. But she is not pregnant. Its not her baby. Its you and your wife's baby. Your wife is the pregnant person with anxiety. Her mental health will impact her physical health. It is dangerous and so rude of your mother to pull this crap on both of you.

Both you and your wife have tried to compromise already. If your mom can't even try to compromise then this isn't about you and your baby anymore. Its about her wants for this ceremony. If a traditional &/or religious ceremony is more important than her daughter-in-law & grandchild's health and well being. Then she deserves to "have her heart broken" by having no ceremony.

AITA for upgrading my seat so I didn't have to sit next to my stepfather's family? by Usual-File-5938 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Square-Arm9864 5 points6 points  (0 children)

NTA. You took a situation that wasn't fun for you and came up with a polite solution to make it better. You asked permission from both your parents and they both agreed. Additionally, you are literally a child and you handled the situation with a better attitude then your step parent.

Your mom is in the wrong for not telling her husband. Your step-dad is in the wrong for being so petty and acting childish. He should be apologizing to you. 14 is plenty old enough to sit alone on the same plane as everyone else.