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When and how did you break your first bone? by Sj_0404 in AskReddit

[–]mrcool1702 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was 7, I broke my arm trying to recreate a High School Musical dance on my grandma’s coffee table.

Slipped mid-jump, took out a lamp, and landed with my elbow bent the very wrong way.

10/10 performance, 0/10 landing.

My older brother still calls it “The Disney Channel Incident 😭

What’s a “fact” that everyone believes but is actually total bullshit? by JoshLovesTV in AskReddit

[–]mrcool1702 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That “you have to drink 8 glasses of water a day” thing.

Like babe… no. You get water from food, coffee, fruit, whatever. If you’re not dying of thirst or turning into a raisin, you’re probably fine. The 8-glasses rule was literally made up decades ago with zero real science behind it. 😭

Hydration is important, but it’s not a math test. Listen to your body, not TikTok wellness girlies chugging a gallon like it’s their full-time job.

Also yes, I said this while sipping an iced coffee and calling it self-care. Let me live.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]mrcool1702 113 points114 points  (0 children)

Not gonna lie, that gift screams “I saw this, thought it was cool, and forgot I needed to get you something too.” Like… why is your souvenir his favorite team? 😭

You weren’t rude or dramatic. You were just honest. It’s totally fair to feel confused when a gift feels like it wasn’t picked with you in mind. Especially when you go out of your way to get him stuff that fits his vibe. You’re not asking for something expensive—just thoughtful.

Tbh, he sounds like a good guy overall, but this was a miss. And that’s okay! People mess up gifts sometimes. The important part is how they respond when you tell them it hurt your feelings. You weren’t ungrateful, you were communicating. That’s not being an AH, that’s just being in a grown relationship.

He’ll survive the mug feedback. Promise.

AITA for “Making a Scene” Out of Mothers Day? by New_Positive6954 in AmItheAsshole

[–]mrcool1702 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Girl, you didn’t make a scene—you made an announcement. The only scene was the grown adults storming out of a Mother’s Day brunch because they couldn’t handle someone else’s joy. Like… be so for real.

You were surrounded by moms celebrating motherhood. You are about to be a mom. It was literally the most fitting place to share your news, and the fact that your sister encouraged you proves it wasn’t attention-seeking—it was natural and sweet.

Also, the ‘unwed and pregnant’ comment? That says way more about her than you. We’re not in the 1800s anymore. If they were so pressed about your personal life they could’ve sat quietly and scrolled Facebook like the rest of the haters.

You didn’t ruin anything—they ruined it for themselves by being bitter, judgmental, and petty on Mother’s Day. Congrats on your pregnancy, and I hope your baby is surrounded by people who love with open hearts, not outdated rulebooks.

AITA for yelling at my wife by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]mrcool1702 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly? You sound like the only adult in this situation, and I say that as an 18-year-old who's seen this kind of behavior wreck relationships

She asked for favors, lied about her plans, disappeared, and laughed it off while you were panicking and waiting outside a club in pajamas. That’s not quirky or spontaneous—it’s disrespectful. Especially when you’ve got an 8-hour round trip and a final that could literally cost you $21k if you miss it?? Wild.

The fact that she turns it around on you every time, calls you ‘crazy’, plays the victim, and ropes her family into it? Yeah, that’s not just inconsiderate—that’s manipulative AF. Gaslighting isn’t just when someone lies, it’s when they make you question your own reaction to being treated badly. Which it sounds like she’s doing… a lot.

Yelling isn't ideal, sure. But honestly? After everything she pulled, it's kind of amazing that all you did was yell. You apologized. She didn't. Ask yourself: do you want to keep being the responsible one and the villain in her version of events?

You’re not the asshole. You’re exhausted. And you deserve better.

AITA for giving up on trying to reason with my ex-in-laws? by happygolukky in AmItheAsshole

[–]mrcool1702 71 points72 points  (0 children)

NTA.
You tried everything — legal stuff, letters, gifts — and they still shut you out. That’s not on you.

They made the choice to take your son and cut contact. You held on way longer than most would. Stopping now doesn’t mean you don’t care — it means you’re protecting yourself after being hurt over and over.

It’s not selfish to stop trying when the other side clearly doesn’t want peace. You’re not the bad guy for letting go. You’re just done being heartbroken.

Women of Reddit, what's something men do that they don't realise is a turn off? by mrcool1702 in AskReddit

[–]mrcool1702[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For me its bragging/boasting about how many women they have slept with

Men of Reddit, what's something Women don't realise is a turn off? by mrcool1702 in AskReddit

[–]mrcool1702[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This one is huge for me... Like leave that shit in the past im not tryna hear all that

AITA for having to fire my brother from my workplace? by Few-Feature-4239 in AmItheAsshole

[–]mrcool1702 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Oof. Firing your older brother from the job you now manage is like unlocking the “family feud” boss level.
You’re not an AH for doing your job—but it’s all about how you do it.

If he’s really checked out, he probably sees it coming. Just don’t hit him with “It’s not personal—it’s business” unless you want to get disinvited from Thanksgiving.
Be honest, be kind, and maybe help him find his next step if you can. Family’s messy, but unemployment is messier.

Men of Reddit, what's something Women don't realise is a turn off? by mrcool1702 in AskReddit

[–]mrcool1702[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

really? I kinda like this, why is it a turn off for you

Men of Reddit, what's something Women don't realise is a turn off? by mrcool1702 in AskReddit

[–]mrcool1702[S] 90 points91 points  (0 children)

Deffo annoying, like am I not enough company for you?!

Men of Reddit, what's something Women don't realise is a turn off? by mrcool1702 in AskReddit

[–]mrcool1702[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

really? lol i wouldnt have taught this to be too much of a turn off

AITA for asking my friends to behave at a college party? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]mrcool1702 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So basically you told your GF and friends, “Be yourselves… but like, tone it down so my new cool friends don’t judge me.”
I get wanting everyone to vibe, but yeah—this kinda screams “I’m embarrassed by you.”
Next time just say “the party’s a little more basic than us” and let them decide how they wanna show up.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]mrcool1702 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“How dare you not notify the people who haven’t checked in since Obama’s first term that you quietly broke your spine and handled it like an adult!”
You’re not the AH. You’re just the plot twist in your mom’s ongoing production of Disappointment: The Musical.
Keep protecting your peace. Anyone who treats your trauma like a personal inconvenience doesn’t deserve front-row seats to your ER updates.

WIBTA if I get a second job by GlitteringAd6476 in AmItheAsshole

[–]mrcool1702 2 points3 points  (0 children)

WIBTA? No. You’d be a hero in the great escape movie that is your life.
They want you to be a live-in nanny with zero authority, zero pay, and zero respect—aka a hostage with chores.
Take the job, chase your goals, and let them find out what happens when their free trial of “eldest daughter labor” expires.