In a recent incident, a woman is grappling with the fallout after her boyfriend asked a stressed new mother in a fast food restaurant to explain to his special needs daughter why a baby was crying. AITA for Telling My Boyfriend It’s Not a Stranger Job to Educate His Child? The daughter, who is non-verbal … Read more
In a challenging family dynamic, a father and his ex-wife, who ended their marriage amicably after their children were grown, faced ongoing issues with their son, Michael. Although the parents managed to maintain a cordial relationship, Michael struggled to accept the divorce and frequently voiced his distress. AITA for Urging My Son to Get Past … Read more
I’m a 25-year-old woman who was close to my 55-year-old dad until he started dating Taylor, who’s 30. At the time, I had just graduated from college and was living with him. I was shocked by their relationship because of the age gap and the fact that Taylor was his employee. My dad planned for … Read more
I (29F) was getting married to my now-husband (32M), and my mother-in-law (59F) was invited to the wedding. She kept trying to choose a wedding dress for me even though I had already picked one. She also wanted my husband to get a big, fancy cake, but we had already planned everything. The wedding went … Read more
About eight years ago, I was completely wiped out after a hectic trip to New York City. Between work and nightlife, I was running on fumes as I prepared to fly back to Salt Lake City. I was desperate for sleep, so I took NyQuil to help me crash on the plane. I had … Read more
I (44F) divorced my ex-husband (47M )two years ago and have been in a relationship with my boyfriend (45M) since then, with no infidelity involved. Although my ex and I had frequent arguments, the divorce process turned out to be less contentious than expected. James, my ex-husband, and I were married for 21 years. In … Read more
When I moved into my old home, I found a chain link fence that the previous tenant had put up quickly for his dog. It was a makeshift solution, with the corners snug against the house. Since I didn’t have a dog, the fence didn’t matter much to me. AITA for Removing My Fence to … Read more
In this scenario, a 37-year-old mother expressed discomfort with her 11-year-old daughter sitting on her lap and cuddling, feeling that the behavior was becoming inappropriate for her age. The daughter, who is smaller than average for her age, cherishes this physical affection to connect with her parents. When the mother abruptly told her daughter she … Read more
I (35M) have two boys, 9M and 5 M. This year, my youngest is starting kindergarten, and the excitement in our home is off the charts. For years, he’s tagged along with his older brother on our annual school supply shopping trips, picking out arts and crafts supplies for home. But this year, he’s finally … Read more
I’m a 26-year-old guy with a 28-year-old sister, N, who has always had a complicated relationship with our parents, especially our mom. While my relationship with them is solid, N’s has been strained for as long as I can remember. In college, N became very close with her creative writing professor, forming what seemed like … Read more