Social Issues

AITA for Embarrassing a Lunch Thief at Work? Recently, an employee stirred up drama at their new office when they took a bold stand against a lunch thief. Having recently joined a small studio within a larger office building, the employee discovered their lunch was missing. They spotted their Tupperware in the sink and saw … Read more

AITA for Threatening My Cousin with Homelessness Over Tree Removal?  A family inheritance dispute took a dramatic turn when tensions flared over tree removal on inherited land. The protagonist, who had inherited a large piece of land outside the city, clashed with a cousin who had recently built his dream home nearby. Frustrated by the … Read more

Last week, I (16F) went on vacation with my mom (48F), her best friend Rita (46F), and Rita’s family—Mark (50M) and their son Jake (15M). Rita, who lost a lot of weight on a strict diet, kept criticizing my eating habits throughout the trip. On the last night, she made a big deal about my … Read more

Reddit is full of stories about people trying to steal plane seats and getting put in their place, and I’ve always enjoyed reading them. With these incidents becoming more common—probably because airlines almost make you pay extra just to sit next to your travel buddy—I figured it was only a matter of time before it … Read more

In a humorous clash at Tim Hortons, a popular Canadian coffee chain, employee S found themselves at odds with their supervisor, Kathy. During a bustling shift, Kathy casually demanded that S stay late to cover a colleague’s shift, framing it as a favor they owed. S wasn’t buying it, especially since staying late would stretch … Read more

Two years ago, a new family moved into our once-peaceful neighborhood, and everything went downhill. We’ve lived here for over twenty years, and up until they arrived, this place was wonderful. But these new neighbors? They’ve been nothing short of a disaster. From the start, they’ve been a major headache. They’re loud, and disorganized, and … Read more

After designing my dream wedding dress with a local designer, which cost five figures, she offered to fix and clean it after my wedding in September. When I dropped it off, she even celebrated with champagne, and she mentioned she’d be away in France for a workshop. Recently, I saw photos online of a model … Read more

Growing up, I always dreamed of going to an Ivy League school. My hard work paid off when I was accepted to Yale with a full scholarship. However, what should have been a moment of celebration quickly turned into a source of stress and confusion. My parents, Karen and Mark, are not as excited as … 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