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AITA for not inviting my 15yo sister to my birthday party because she dresses too provocatively?
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AITA for not inviting my 15yo sister to my birthday party because she dresses too provocatively?

I (17M) am having a big birthday party in a few weeks. It’s going to be a mix of friends from school, my girlfriend, and a few family members. My parents are letting me throw it at our house, and I want everything to go smoothly and look good, especially because this is the first time some of these people will be meeting each other. The problem is my sister (15F). She’s recently started dressin...

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AITAH for breaking up with my boyfriend because he said Elon Musk doing the N**i salute wasn’t a big deal?
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AITAH for breaking up with my boyfriend because he said Elon Musk doing the N**i salute wasn’t a big deal?

So this happened yesterday and I’m still feeling conflicted. For context, I have been dating my boyfriend for almost two years. Yesterday, during Donald Trump's inauguration, Elon Musk gave a sp*ech at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. While thanking Trump's supporters, Musk made a gesture that many interpreted as a N**i salute. I was shocked when I saw the footage. I showed it to him,...

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AITAH for refusing to wake up at 5 AM just to “experience the morning” with my girlfriend?
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AITAH for refusing to wake up at 5 AM just to “experience the morning” with my girlfriend?

My girlfriend (26F) has recently gotten really into the idea of “slow mornings.” She read some article about how waking up early, sipping tea, journaling, and watching the sunrise is supposed to be this life-changing experience. Cool, great for her. The problem? She wants me (28M) to do it with her. I am not a morning person. I get up at a reasonable time for work, I’m productive, and I don...

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AITA for saying yes to my boyfriend’s public proposal and then turning him down in private?
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AITA for saying yes to my boyfriend’s public proposal and then turning him down in private?

So my (26F) boyfriend (28M) and I have been dating for about three years. Things have been good, but I’ve been clear from the beginning that I’m not ready for marriage yet. I’ve told him I need more time to feel comfortable with such a big step. Well, a few weeks ago, we went to a big party hosted by his family for his dad's 60th. I noticed that he was acting a little nervous but didn’t think m...

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AITA for refusing to pay for my niece’s college after she publicly humiliated me?
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AITA for refusing to pay for my niece’s college after she publicly humiliated me?

I (45F) am child-free by choice but have always been close to my brother (47M) and his daughter, Emily (18F). Over the years, I’ve saved up a decent amount of money, and I offered to help pay for Emily’s college when the time came. She’s a smart kid, and I wanted to give her opportunities I never had growing up. Everything was fine until last month. I was invited to Emily’s high school grad...

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AITAH for walking out of my own birthday dinner because my girlfriend turned it into her celebration?
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AITAH for walking out of my own birthday dinner because my girlfriend turned it into her celebration?

So my (25M) birthday was last weekend. I don’t usually do anything big, but this year a bunch of my friends were in town, and my girlfriend (23F) offered to plan som**hing. I was genuinely excited. She made a dinner reservation at a nice place I’ve been wanting to try and said she had a little surprise planned. The surprise was that she invited a bunch of her friends. Like, 6 of them. Peopl...

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AITAH for refusing to keep paying the bills now that my boyfriend is loaded?
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AITAH for refusing to keep paying the bills now that my boyfriend is loaded?

I (29F) have been with my boyfriend (31M) for six years. We’ve built a life together, sharing everything, supporting each other through tough times, and always splitting expenses down the middle. I work as a high school teacher making $45k a year, while he used to work as a mechanic earning around $50k. We weren’t rolling in cash, but we made it work as a team. When things got tough, I alwa...

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AITAH for just deciding not to travel because my wife made reservations for Disney again?
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AITAH for just deciding not to travel because my wife made reservations for Disney again?

My wife Jess and I have been married for the past 13 years. We’re both 39. After experiencing financial hardship throughout our twenties and early 30s, Jess and I are now fortunate enough to have the means to travel once or twice a year. The only problem is that Jess literally only wants to go to Disney World. We have been to Disney nine times now, and every vacation we have ever taken toge...

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AITAH for „ruining“ my bf’s birthday dinner cause I didn’t accepted to pay for everyone?
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AITAH for „ruining“ my bf’s birthday dinner cause I didn’t accepted to pay for everyone?

I (20F) have been dating my bf “Ryan“ (21M) for about a year. For his birthday this year, I wanted to do som**hing special, so I told him I’d take him out to a nice dinner. Just the two of us and I’d cover the bill. He was super excited and agreed. So I made a reservation at a nice restaurant, put on a nice dress and was so excited to see his reaction. When I got there, I was surprised to see ...

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AITAH for telling my mom and her husband I don't give a s**t of their kid d*es.
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AITAH for telling my mom and her husband I don't give a s**t of their kid d*es.

My mom and dad got divorced when I was five. It was good. They are terrible together. All I remember from back then is them fighting constantly. My mom got primary custody of me and my dad got me on weekends and some holidays. It was better for a couple of years until my mom met Dale. He isn't a bad person he just wasn't interested in being a step dad. They got married when I was nine. Then the...

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AITAH for considering divorce because my husband is constantIy pressuring me to have a natural birth instead of a C-section??
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AITAH for considering divorce because my husband is constantIy pressuring me to have a natural birth instead of a C-section??

I (27F) have been open with my husband (34M) about my overwhelming fear of childbirth, particularly a natural birth. I've done a lot of research, talked to other women, and even attended a birthing cla*s, but the thought of going through labor and delivery naturally terrifies me!! Luckily my doctor supported the idea of scheduling a C-section for my peace of mind and emotional well-being. Ho...

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AITA for refusing to host Thanksgiving because my family keeps using my house as a free hotel?
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AITA for refusing to host Thanksgiving because my family keeps using my house as a free hotel?

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and I feel like I’m at my breaking point. For the past five years, I’ve hosted at my house, and it’s gone from being som**hing I genuinely loved to som**hing I absolutely dread. The main issue isn’t the cooking or cleaning it’s how my family treats my home like a free hotel. They don’t just come for the meal; they show up days early and act like they’...

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