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AITA for asking my brother to pay to use the family cabin after he refused to help restore it?
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AITA for asking my brother to pay to use the family cabin after he refused to help restore it?

A few years ago, my (35M) grandparents pa*sed away and left behind a beautiful but very run down lakeside cabin. It had been in our family for generations, but by the time it was pa*sed down, it was in rough shape, the wood was rotting, the roof leaked, and the plumbing was ancient. My parents, not wanting the ha*sle, offered it to my younger brother, Matt (30M) first, since he had always talk...

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AITAH for getting a new nurse fired for accusing me of having an affair with my FATHER
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AITAH for getting a new nurse fired for accusing me of having an affair with my FATHER

I am a hospital social worker at a small hospital. My dad is one of the ER dayshift charge nurses. A few weeks ago I was in the ER trying to figure out placement for an elderly patient. When I was leaving I had a chat with my dad in the hallway. Before he left he gave me a hug, and told me not to be late for dinner. I joked about how I’m going to order the most expensive steak on the menu sinc...

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AITA for calling my wife a j**k for telling our son's crush that our son likes her in front of his friends ?
Relationship
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AITA for calling my wife a j**k for telling our son's crush that our son likes her in front of his friends ?

I (37m) have 3 kids (14m) (11f) (8f) with my wife (37f). Our son, who we'll call Sonny, is in grade 9. My wife has asking him if he has a girl on this grade 10 girl, "Tina" (15f), who he's been hanging out with. Sonny said it's not her who he likes, it's a different girl. A 9th grader who we'll call Chris (14f). My wife asked Sonny if Chris knows. He said no and that's it a secret. My wife a...

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AITA for walking out of my boyfriend’s family dinner after they served me food I’m allergic to?
Food & Diet
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AITA for walking out of my boyfriend’s family dinner after they served me food I’m allergic to?

I (26F) have a severe sh**lfish allergy, and my boyfriend (28M) and his family are well aware of it. I’ve been dating him for over a year, and I’ve mentioned my allergy multiple times, especially since his family loves seafood. Last weekend, I was invited to his family’s big dinner. When we sat down to eat, I noticed that nearly every dish on the table contained sh**lfish, except for a salad. I...

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AITA for being to***ss in my own home?
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AITA for being to***ss in my own home?

I live with my partner so it's normal for me to be to***ss if I'm getting clothes for another room for example of if I shower and I need to go to the bedroom to grab clothes. Last night I was on my own as my partner was seeing family. I went in the shower and once I got out I realised I hadn't picked a t shirt up so I went to go from the bathroom to the bedroom in just my trousers. Once I l...

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AITAH for not attending my sister's wedding because of her "child-free" rule?
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AITAH for not attending my sister's wedding because of her "child-free" rule?

So, my (34M) sister (29F) recently got married. It was a huge, fancy event, and she spent the past year planning every single detail. One of her main rules was that it would be a child-free wedding. I completely understand and respect that; it's her wedding, her rules. Here’s the thing: I’m a single dad to my son (6M). I don’t have much of a support system, and his mom isn’t in the picture....

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AITA for taking back the car I gave to my stepdaughter after she disrespected me?
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AITA for taking back the car I gave to my stepdaughter after she disrespected me?

I (45M) married my wife, Clara (43F), five years ago. She has a daughter, Lily (17F), from her previous marriage. I’ve always tried to build a good relationship with Lily, but it’s been an uphill battle. She’s polite but distant and has made it clear I’m “just her mom’s husband.” Still, I’ve done my best to support her driving her to soccer games, helping with homework, and showing up whenever...

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AITAH for refusing to change my will after my brother asked for “fairness” for his kids?
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AITAH for refusing to change my will after my brother asked for “fairness” for his kids?

I (36M) am unmarried with no kids, but I’m very close to my niece (10F) and nephew (8M) from my younger sister Emma (34F). I’ve been in their lives since they were born, and I love them like they’re my own. Over the years, I’ve set aside a significant portion of my savings for them in my will, including some property I own, as I want them to have a good start in life. My older brother Dave ...

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AITAH for telling my wife I’d rather her mom be homeless than let her move in with us?
Family Conflict
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AITAH for telling my wife I’d rather her mom be homeless than let her move in with us?

My wife’s mom (62F) is terrible. She’s a professional victim who has burned every bridge in her life. She’s stolen money from family, sabotaged relationships, and once “accidentally” set a small fire in her previous apartment because she was mad at her landlord. Now, surprise, surprise, she’s being evicted and called my wife (35F) crying about how she has “nobody else.” My wife immediately jump...

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AITA for leaving a repairman a bad review for flirting with my wife?
Relationship
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AITA for leaving a repairman a bad review for flirting with my wife?

The air conditioner broke last week while I was out of town and my wife had to call an emergency technician in the middle of the night. A company we’d used before without issues sent a guy over. He fixed the air conditioner no problem, but once he’d left I woke up to a million missed texts and calls from my wife, who was hysterical. Apparently within minutes of showing up he made comments ab...

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AITA for Kicking My Sister and Her Newborn Out Because She Keeps Calling My Dog ‘Dirty’?
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AITA for Kicking My Sister and Her Newborn Out Because She Keeps Calling My Dog ‘Dirty’?

So, my sister (32F) just had a baby and needed a place to stay for a few months. I agreed because, you know, family. The only issue? I have a golden retriever, Max, who is my baby. He’s well-groomed, trained, and literally the sweetest dog ever. From the second she moved in, she started making snide comments about how "dirty" he is, saying things like: * "Dogs don’t belong inside, especially...

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AITAH for dropping out of my friend's wedding after she sent me a 47-item 'bridesmaid requirements' list?
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AITAH for dropping out of my friend's wedding after she sent me a 47-item 'bridesmaid requirements' list?

So my friend 'Sarah' is getting married in a few months and asked me to be a bridesmaid back in October. I was honored and said yes immediately. Fast forward to last week - she sends the entire bridal party a Google Doc t*tled "Bridesmaid Expectations & Requirements." I thought it would be like... wear this color, here's the dress I like, maybe some basic timeline stuff. Nope. 47 numbered it...

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