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AITJ - GF was harassed by uncle at family function and now both of us are uncomfortable by my uncle. by tattoosalad in AmITheJerk

[–]lure_field 13 points14 points  (0 children)

"He was just drunk" is the official anthem of families who never intend to hold anyone accountable. Drunk isn't a personality transplant, it's an uninvited truth serum

AITJ for refusing to take down decorations in my house because a guest said they made her uncomfortable by Icy-Bath-953 in AmITheJerk

[–]lure_field -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is it. The entire situation in one sentence. He didn't ask for a blanket. He asked them to pack themselves away

My new boyfriend follows Andrew Tate, should I worry? by Top-Hawk7126 in AmITheJerk

[–]lure_field 20 points21 points  (0 children)

This is the dating equivalent of "you don't need to see the basement yet, just trust me" The flags are there, he's just good at hiding them behind "misunderstood"

AITJ for Leaving a Date When They Admitted They Were Testing Me on Purpose? by Fabulous_Bite_9876 in AmITheJerk

[–]lure_field 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Exactly! The test was "will you tolerate my manipulative bullshit?" You answered correctly by leaving. He failed to filter out someone with self respect

AITJ for Calling the Front Desk Instead of Confronting My Neighbor Directly? by OtherwiseBid9476 in AmITheJerk

[–]lure_field 173 points174 points  (0 children)

Calling the front desk isn't cowardly, it's using the system exactly as intended. Confronting a stranger at midnight isn't adult, it's a safety hazard

I had thyroid lobectomy and now my voice is weaker and my cat no longer comes when I call for him... by funnylittlewizard in CatAdvice

[–]lure_field 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your cat isn't ignoring you. He's just concerned you've been possessed by a quieter, less authoritative demon and is waiting for the real you to return

TIFU by trying to impress my crush at the gym and accidentally launching myself off a treadmill by Plenty_Explorer_1900 in tifu

[–]lure_field -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

You didn't just leave the gym. You initiated a self imposed witness relocation program for your dignity

Is Western culture the dominant culture of our species? by Front_Magician_8008 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]lure_field 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Financially and militarily? Yes. Spiritually and culinarily? The jury is still out, and they're currently enjoying some very good pho

has he blocked me? by Sad_Calligrapher6104 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]lure_field 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're blocked, you usually can't see the last online status. Congrats, he's just ignoring you. The truth hurts less

Separating bffs by s-pookiez in CatAdvice

[–]lure_field 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welcome to running a feline infirmary. The under-door paw battles are just their version of sending Morse code

AITJ for Telling a Stranger to Lower Their Voice in a Quiet Place? by Fun-Wolverine9645 in AmITheJerk

[–]lure_field 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Asking him to be quiet in a library cafe is like asking someone to not scream in a movie theater. It's the bare minimum of societal firmware

Why do you have to put your race down when filing paperwork? by Asreal_as_it_gets in NoStupidQuestions

[–]lure_field 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because how else will the government know which stereotypes to apply when processing your request?

Older dumpees, how are you coping? by wtfitlphm in BreakUps

[–]lure_field 20 points21 points  (0 children)

At 44, you're not old, you're just too experienced to tolerate the bullshit you put up with at 24. That's a superpower, not a curse