Social Issues

In my family, having kids young is the norm. My parents started their family at 19, and most of my siblings and extended family had children in their early 20s. By 27, everyone was usually done having kids, and they believed this was the best way to do things. I’m different. I didn’t follow the … Read more

AITA for Skipping Meals with My Coworker Because Her Dining Behavior? I’m currently working on a travel project as a surveyor, which involves staying in hotels and eating out frequently. My current partner on the project is Sam. She’s great at her job and pleasant to be around, but there’s an issue when it comes … Read more

AITA for Letting My Brother Kids Go Hungry for a Short Time?  When a family member with autism and ADHD agreed to look after their widowed brother’s children while he was away for work, they followed a strict meal plan they had set up weeks in advance. On the first day, the kids didn’t like … Read more

Flight Crew Ignores Airline Orders. In a discussion elsewhere, people mentioned how crew shortages are severely affecting operations, especially at ATL. I wanted to share what happened last night. I was flying from Asia and had already faced a day-long delay before arriving in ATL. I expected ATL to be a mess, and it was. … 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

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 Declaring My Wedding a Childfree Zone?  A 22-year-old bride-to-be is soon getting married and faces criticism from her friend Mel, who is 20. The bride and her fiancé decided to have a child-free wedding, setting the age cutoff at 21. They made this choice because of the alcohol at the event and their … Read more