Social Issues

AITA for Ending the Party After a Pregnancy Reveal? My wife Anna (28F) and I (28M) were over the moon when we learned we were expecting. Anna was almost three months along, and we were thrilled. We bought everything a baby could need and spent hours dreaming about our future together. But on  August 23rd, … Read more

AITA for Being Untruthful to Secure a High-Paying Position? I (38f) lied on my resume to secure a job I wasn’t truly qualified for. To my surprise, the initial interview went smoothly, and my fabricated qualifications seemed to impress them. Before I knew it, I was advancing to the next round. When the job offer … Read more

AITA for Breaking the News About Their Mom to My Nieces? In a heartbreaking family dilemma, a young woman faced the tough decision of telling her nieces about their mother’s death, despite their father’s reluctance. Two years ago, her sister-in-law died after a short illness, leaving behind two young daughters and a grieving husband. The … Read more

AITA for Facing Backlash After Requesting Remote Work Proof? Years ago, while working as a field organizer, I found myself with a manager who had clearly said she didn’t want to manage anyone. But due to some events, I ended up reporting directly to her. In our first meeting, I explained all my tasks, where … Read more

AITA for Refusing to Answer Work Emails After My Manager Sent Someone to My House?  I swear this is real and not made up. I work part-time, three days a week, for a private education company. On May 17th, my manager asked me to second mark a set of exams from another teacher. I agreed, … Read more

AITA for Kicking Guests Out After a Pregnancy Announcement? My (28M) wife “Anna” (28F) and I were expecting a baby and were thrilled. We had bought everything we needed and often discussed our future with the child. However, on August 23, 2022, Anna woke me up in tears, revealing a large patch of blood near … Read more

AITA for scamming my cousins out of their inheritance? A family squabble has emerged over a prized inheritance: a sprawling 100-acre homestead left by their late grandfather. The property, located 90 minutes from the city, was divided equally among several cousins. When the time came to decide what to do with it, most of the … Read more

AITA for Having a Name That Confuses Boomers? Being a 21-year-old woman with a unique name situation has been quite an adventure. My full name is beautifully feminine, inherited from my mother. However, my nickname, a shortened version, leans towards the masculine. This nickname, cherished by my mother, honors my grandfather, who passed away before … Read more

AITA for Rejecting an Offer on My Wife Dream Home? My wife (34F) and I (38M) are house hunting for the first time, and it’s been a challenging process. We created detailed lists of our needs and wants for a home, and while we agree on most things—like multiple bedrooms, good schools, and a fenced … Read more

AITA for Not Paying Attention to the Mouthwash Instructions and Wasting Money? I was in a rush to catch a train for a crucial meeting at an upscale restaurant where we’d secured a reservation nearly a year in advance. As I hurried through the train station, I grabbed a small travel-sized bottle of mouthwash, hoping … Read more