I (35M) have two boys, 9M and 5 M. This year, my youngest is starting kindergarten, and the excitement in our home is off the charts. For years, he’s tagged along with his older brother on our annual school supply shopping trips, picking out arts and crafts supplies for home. But this year, he’s finally … Read more
I’m a 26-year-old guy with a 28-year-old sister, N, who has always had a complicated relationship with our parents, especially our mom. While my relationship with them is solid, N’s has been strained for as long as I can remember. In college, N became very close with her creative writing professor, forming what seemed like … Read more
Emily (28F) and I have been best friends since we were kids. We’ve been through everything together. Recently, she got engaged to Mark (30M), and they have a 2-year-old son named Jack. Mark believes Jack is his biological son. A week before the wedding, I found myself in a very tough spot. AITA for Telling … Read more
My dad recently passed away, and I’m struggling with planning his memorial, completing an important research paper, and dealing with severe stomach pain. My girlfriend is currently in Europe on a vacation she planned before my dad’s death. While she was away, she sent me photos of jewelry she likes, hoping I’d get a sense … Read more
I have a daughter from an affair, and I know that makes me a terrible person. My very forgiving wife agreed to give me a second chance but didn’t want my daughter, Daisy, to live with us. I agreed, but I still wanted to be involved in Daisy’s life. When Daisy, who was 15 at … Read more
AITA for saying my wife that she does not need to be with her sick friend? My wife, Sarah, has a long-time friend named Anthony who’s currently battling cancer. While I’ve always found Anthony’s constant presence in our lives mildly annoying, I’ve managed to keep my feelings in check. However, things have recently taken a … Read more
I’m (38M) and having an issue with a friend (38M) about wedding gifts and I’m not sure if I’m being unreasonable. AITA for Telling a Friend He Did Not Give Me a Wedding Gift? My friend got married in May 2023, and I was a groomsman. He asked us to cover all costs for his … Read more
It seems like you’ve been understanding about Michael’s feelings regarding the divorce for a long time, but his remark at the engagement dinner pushed you to finally speak up. You wanted to address his ongoing frustration, especially since he mentioned it in front of his in-laws. AITA for Telling My Son to Move On from … Read more
I was thrilled when two of my closest friends, Lisa and Shelley, agreed to be in my wedding party. Everything seemed perfect until three months later when Lisa, citing financial constraints, backed out. I was disappointed but understood; the $100 dress and a few expenses seemed reasonable. Both Lisa and her boyfriend have stable jobs … Read more
A year ago, I started family therapy with my dad and stepmom. Our therapist gave each of us a journal to record our thoughts and feelings each week, with the option to share them in therapy. I’ve chosen not to share what I write with my dad and stepmom, though I discuss it in individual … Read more