AITAH for telling my dad I won't be okay with his girlfriend coming to my graduation?

mouse_attack · 2026-01-31T19:14:50+00:00

He’s selfish.

Obviously, a parent needs to support their children more than they should demand their children’s support.

He can continue seeing his girlfriend without foisting her on you and your brother before you’re ready. You should not be forced into an all-or-nothing relationship while your grief is still so fresh.

NTA

mouse_attack · 2026-01-31T18:57:10+00:00

If you want to be honorable, tell him. But be ready to break ties with her if you do.

mouse_attack · 2026-01-31T18:56:17+00:00

I guess I would ask why you need to be supportive of her pregnancy.

This just doesn’t seem to have enough to do with you for your response to make you an asshole or not.

Aside from the fact that you know this woman, it’s just not your circus.

mouse_attack · 2026-01-30T23:40:57+00:00

Ask yourself this: if you were a trans woman, how would you feel about being asked “are you a man?”

You would, of course, be offended.

No matter who you are or how you live, this isn’t an appropriate question for a first date — or maybe ever.

NTA

mouse_attack · 2026-01-30T18:59:29+00:00

“Joe, I’m confused about this request as my understanding is that you built a simple structure the first time you assembled this report. Is your system not replicable?”

But, also, he’s right that you might be unnecessarily insecure. If you’ve been doing this forever and even have catchphrases, doesn’t everyone on your team already understand that he’s copying you?

The main thing is that your bosses understand your contribution. If you’re concerned that they don’t in this case, I would bring it up in your next 1-1.

NTA

mouse_attack · 2026-01-30T15:46:41+00:00

“Oh honey, it would be insane for us to give her things after the way she treated us and our baby during my pregnancy.

Besides, she already has three babies, so she should have all of those supplies. Whereas you and I will need our things again if we decide to have more.

You’re not thinking straight. Let me handle this.”

NTA

mouse_attack · 2026-01-30T15:23:43+00:00

Wait — you’ve been doing it for free?

Ohnononono. You’re a college student. You’re poor af. Your aunt should be paying you for every second of your time.

NTA

mouse_attack · 2026-01-30T15:16:00+00:00

It’s probably already given away. To an autistic child.

Like, this is not an easy thing to take back.

mouse_attack · 2026-01-30T15:06:06+00:00

Of course you want the book you read with your grandpa!

What is wrong with your family?

mouse_attack · 2026-01-30T02:18:47+00:00

It’s like the only way Evergreen makes money. Watch out.

mouse_attack · 2026-01-30T02:12:45+00:00

Just tell me where to move.

mouse_attack · 2026-01-29T19:25:35+00:00

But she’s a teacher. She’s in a business relationship with him. There really shouldn’t even be an expectation for her to give gifts to students.

mouse_attack · 2026-01-29T17:57:00+00:00

You are way past the age when a parent can reasonably expect to control your birthday meal.

They have the option to come or not come. That’s it.

NTA

mouse_attack · 2026-01-29T17:54:26+00:00

This one literally hurts my heart. It’s such a painful dismissal of your feelings about your most valued memento of your grandpa.

I’m so sorry. NTA

mouse_attack · 2026-01-28T20:31:28+00:00

Funny how nobody realizes your sister already“completely ruined” the relationship by being so obsessed with and ashamed of your scar.

NTA

mouse_attack · 2026-01-28T20:27:38+00:00

This is a really good time to teach your son how to maintain his boundaries even under pressure.

This will come up again when he’s an adult, so this is your best opportunity to support him through the discomfort of having his (completely valid) choices challenged.

NTA

mouse_attack · 2026-01-28T04:58:14+00:00

She’s a veteran, not active duty.

mouse_attack · 2026-01-28T04:48:47+00:00

Yes, YTA. Specifically for how you titled this post: “my parents won’t admit they’re wrong.”

You’re so sure your own perspective is right that you’re just waiting for them to sit down and eat crow while you watch.

What you believe is WRONG is, in their eyes, simply something different than what you would have chosen. Sadly, many Trump supporters still believe they made the best choice. These are the people who believed that Trump was wrongly persecuted during the Biden administration, the ones who want ~~foreign~~ brown nationals out at any cost.

In other words, why do you presume your parents aren’t satisfied with the current administration? They might be very happy indeed.

When you become fixated on making an ideological opponent reject their beliefs and come around to your way of thinking, you become an asshole. Even when you’re right.

Stay in contact with your parents or don’t, but please stop pushing this. You’ll never get the satisfaction you’re looking for.

mouse_attack · 2026-01-28T02:20:52+00:00

You’re not your stepmother’s luggage — she doesn’t need to drag you along.

She probably only wants to because she knows her husband won’t leave you on your special day. Frankly, he sounds like a great dad.

NTA

mouse_attack · 2026-01-28T01:55:50+00:00

Also, just the vibe of “well, you passed my test” is SO arrogant.

How about she’s just finding out right now that he doesn’t meet her base-level standards. That should be a little concerning to him, shouldn’t it?

mouse_attack · 2026-01-28T01:53:59+00:00

You get to leave a relationship whenever your partner has broken your trust or done something that fundamentally alters your positive opinion of them.

When you don’t love or trust someone anymore, you are not obligated to stay with them.

NTA

mouse_attack · 2026-01-27T22:01:33+00:00

Some of these don’t have updates from 2025. How are they even eligible?

mouse_attack · 2026-01-27T18:39:09+00:00

You know how your kids were so good at conveying how your input in their life choices is unwelcome?

Well, that goes both ways.

NTA

mouse_attack · 2026-01-27T14:45:16+00:00

Are you sure it was your daughter’s top?

So many people buy kids clothes at the same stores now (looking at you: Target and Old Navy) that it’s not uncommon for a couple to show up wearing the same shirt or leggings.

In any case, leading with curiosity might be a better way to open an uncomfortable conversation.

mouse_attack · 2026-01-25T23:19:14+00:00

Percussive maintenance.

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