AITA for Not Ordering Food for My Daughter at a Fast Food Restaurant? My 15-year-old daughter struggles with social anxiety and is receiving counseling, but she’s not on medication. In our household, we have a rule that if you want fast food while we’re out, you need to cover the cost yourself. If you don’t … Read more
My aunt is currently expecting twins, and though she’s thrilled, she hasn’t yet discovered whether they are identical or fraternal. She’s also decided to keep their genders a surprise until the day they are born. She has a few names in mind, depending on what combination of genders she ends up with. If she has … Read more
AITA for not teaching my daughter to drive? I have an 18-year-old daughter who holds a driver’s permit and is eager to learn to drive. In our state, once you turn 18, you must pass a written exam and hold your permit for at least 30 days but no longer than 6 months. She’s now … Read more
AITA for Labeling My Grandparents Behavior as Creepy and Disgusting? In this family drama, a person faced a dilemma when their grandparents made unsettling demands of their stepmother, Jean. The grandparents suggested that Jean should don their late mother’s jewelry and give a speech implying she was taking over their mother’s role. For someone who … Read more
AITA for encouraging good grammar for my wife? I’m a 26-year-old who grew up in the South with my wife, and we both moved to a big city for high-paying tech jobs. We’ve managed to reinvent ourselves and adapt to our new, more polished surroundings. While I’ve successfully masked my Southern accent and refined my … Read more
AITAH for not tipping after overhearing what my waitress said about me? Last night, my mom and I went to a restaurant to meet my boyfriend’s mom for the first time. Being punctual people, we arrived 30 minutes early for our reservation and were seated without any hassle. The restaurant was nearly empty, yet it … Read more
AITA for Receiving More Compensation After Not Complaining? Two years ago, after installing hardwood floors in our foyer and dining room, we purchased baseboards from Lowe’s. These came in “Pro Packs,” each containing six 12-foot boards and costing around $180. We bought two packs, anticipating that we’d need to return some extras. After a few … Read more
AITA for Standing My Ground When a Woman Blocked My Driveway? Living next to a school means I often find parents using my driveway as a convenient spot to wait for their kids. Normally, I don’t mind if I’m not heading out, it’s no big deal. But one day, I came home to find a … Read more
AITA for Ignoring a Coworker Upset About Not Being Invited? I work in a small remote office with five colleagues and our boss. One coworker is especially toxic—mean, rude, condescending, and generally unpleasant. Yesterday was a coworker’s 30th birthday, and we celebrated at a painting studio where we all followed an instructor. I only learned … Read more
AITA for asking my daughter to pick a different restaurant for her birthday dinner? My daughter recently turned 17, and my husband and I let her pick a restaurant for her birthday. She chose a seafood place we hadn’t been to before. When I checked the menu, I saw it mostly had shellfish and only … Read more