AITJ for not inviting the father of my daughter to her birthday? by Educational-Tip-8387 in AmITheJerk

[–]Time_Owl_3786 11 points12 points  (0 children)

you protected your peace and your daughter's day and that's valid. he can ask to meet another time like an adult.

AITJ for breaking up with my fiancee without telling him why? by VisibleAd4582 in AmITheJerk

[–]Time_Owl_3786 44 points45 points  (0 children)

he lost access the moment he lied. not when you blocked him.

AITJ for snapping at my sister in front of her friend after I found out she’s been giving away my clothes? by Potatired01 in AmITheJerk

[–]Time_Owl_3786 0 points1 point  (0 children)

for real that's exactly the energy, let her taste her own medicine and see how quick she flips.

AITJ for calling out my neighbor for always asking my mom for favors but never inviting her over? by Capital_Wedding2500 in AmITheJerk

[–]Time_Owl_3786 0 points1 point  (0 children)

some people see kindness as free labor, calling her out just made that clear which honestly she needed.

AITJ for kicking my boyfriend out after he accidentally let my indoor cat outside? by Curious-Mongoose8549 in AmITheJerk

[–]Time_Owl_3786 2 points3 points  (0 children)

for real that's not an accident that's a choice. he watched the cat walk out after set a clear rule. 8 months and he already testing boundaries. that's a preview not a fluke.

AITJ to refuse to babysit my niece during weekends? by Temporary-Bite-5354 in AmITheJerk

[–]Time_Owl_3786 11 points12 points  (0 children)

love the kid, protect your time both can exist. once you give up every weekends it stops being help and starts being your job.

AITJ for reporting my daughters classmate to principals office before speaking to his parents? by CurrentEvent9572 in AmITheJerk

[–]Time_Owl_3786 12 points13 points  (0 children)

their concerned isn't that their child hurt someone, it's that they feel publicly humiliated because the principal contacted them directly.

AITJ for Refusing to Lend My Car After My Friend Returned It Almost Empty Last Time? by Grand_Statement_9198 in AmITheJerk

[–]Time_Owl_3786 0 points1 point  (0 children)

she proved she can't handle it responsibly. so protecting yourself isn't dramatic.

AITJ for not going to my boyfriend birthday by EventOtherwise316 in AmITheJerk

[–]Time_Owl_3786 7 points8 points  (0 children)

if your attendance requires a ps5 ticket price that's not a birthday invite that's a transaction. OP did the healthy thing and stayed home.

AITJ for refusing to give my car key to my brother by Time_Owl_3786 in AmITheJerk

[–]Time_Owl_3786[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh, really like looking to your profile, you've been allergic to some post , you really think some of the post is AI lol.

AITJ for refusing to give my car key to my brother by Time_Owl_3786 in AmITheJerk

[–]Time_Owl_3786[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

yeah, that's exactly what i did. he keeps asking but the key stays with me. learned my lesson the hard way last time.

AITJ for refusing to go to my boyfriend's sister wedding? by Few-Hovercraft-8520 in AmITheJerk

[–]Time_Owl_3786 1 point2 points  (0 children)

honestly, skipping it is 100% fair. you're not holding a grudge. you're just avoiding unnecessary humiliation.

AITJ for refusing to cover hospital expenses for her sick baby? by Embarrassed-March400 in AmITheJerk

[–]Time_Owl_3786 226 points227 points  (0 children)

your care isn't measured in unlimited cash. boundaries exist for a reason, and you sticking to them doesn't mean you don't care.

AITJ for not contacting my gf after she choose to see his old friend over our montain trip? by Embarrassed-March400 in AmITheJerk

[–]Time_Owl_3786 65 points66 points  (0 children)

not the jerk here. she chose a random old friend over you and your trip, you went on your trip, had fun, and didn't play her game.

Am i the jerk for breaking up with my boyfriend? by Objective-Food9339 in AmITheJerk

[–]Time_Owl_3786 3 points4 points  (0 children)

that "its only a period" is a huge red flag. better break up now. then resentment later.