Alex, a 32-year-old successful professional, is navigating a tricky family situation involving his younger brother, Tim, who is 28 and newly engaged to his fiancée, Lisa. Tim’s wedding plans are nothing short of extravagant, and he has approached Alex for a substantial financial contribution, knowing Alex’s financial stability and history of supporting family members. The … Read more
I’m currently enrolled in a trade school where classes run for three weeks each, from Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The final two days of each session are reserved for exams, and teachers usually let us leave early once we’ve finished. I’m more than halfway through my program and have maintained perfect … 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
Katie (25F) and her husband (28M), a professional athlete, hit a snag with nighttime baby care. They had agreed before the baby arrived that her husband wouldn’t wake up at night because he needed his sleep for his sports career. They planned to hire a night nurse, but Katie was hesitant about leaving their baby … Read more
Every Christmas, my family goes to Hawaii. We changed our plans after having kids to celebrate with my husband’s parents on New Year’s Eve and then head to Hawaii for Christmas. AITA for Taking the Kids to Hawaii for Christmas Without My Husband? Last year, we skipped Hawaii because my father-in-law passed away, which was … Read more
My mom and stepdad have been together since I was 5 and married since I was 6. I’m now 20. My dad died when I was 5, and even though my parents were separated, they weren’t divorced. : AITA for Gifting My Stepdad a “You’re Not My Dad” Sign at Christmas Dinner? After he passed, … Read more
I recently endured a 42-hour labor induction that ended in an emergency C-section when my baby’s heart rate began to drop. It was a tough experience, leaving me in a lot of pain, numbness, and a deep sense of disappointment because I had really hoped for a natural birth. AITA for Venting All My Emotions … Read more
My wife and I have been married for three years and usually keep our finances separate. I make a lot more money than she does, and she stopped working when we had our child. I set up a joint account just for her expenses, funded entirely by me. We both owned homes before we … 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
In a unique and intricate situation, a woman finds herself navigating a marriage that began as a pragmatic arrangement but has since evolved into a genuine partnership. Initially, she and her husband entered into a “paper marriage” to address personal and cultural pressures. This marriage was meant to be non-romantic and temporary, with plans to … Read more