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AITHA for divorcing my depressed wife because her depression and depression induced spending are dragging me down?
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AITHA for divorcing my depressed wife because her depression and depression induced spending are dragging me down?

When my wife (36F) and I met (35M), I was in an MBA program, and she was finishing up her certification process to become a Nurse Anesthesiologist. I was drawn to drive and optimistic view of the world. We were both young adults (26 and 27) who saw the world as an endless source of opportunity. We discussed having kids when we were more es**blished in our careers. After graduation, we both ...

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Thinking about not attending my brother’s wedding because of his fiancées prank on my husband
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Thinking about not attending my brother’s wedding because of his fiancées prank on my husband

I am 25F, my husband is 30M. My brother 32M and his fiancée 31F recently came to visit us in our city. My partner and I are new homeowners and they were staying with us for the first time. My brother's fiancée loves Halloween. She is also a 'Disney adult' and has a childlike side to her which comes out sometimes. She is just super involved (absorbed?) when it comes to her interests.. ...

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AITA for refusing to give up my dream school just because my boyfriend can’t get in?
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AITA for refusing to give up my dream school just because my boyfriend can’t get in?

I’m 18 and just got accepted into my dream university. It’s across the country, has an amazing program for what I want to study, and I’ve been working my a*s off for this since I was 15. My boyfriend (19) and I have been together for a year and a half. We applied to a few of the same schools, but he didn’t get into any of the ones I did. When I told him I was going, he asked me to reconside...

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AITAH for telling my wife she makes traveling no fun.
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AITAH for telling my wife she makes traveling no fun.

So my wife (38f) and I (36m) have been together 8 years. We live in my home state of Arkansas, she is from San D*ego. Every year she wants to visit home, we used to fly but since we have a kid (2f) she now wants to drive. I have no problem using all my vacation days for this, she lives here. Traveling is a pain because she overpacks. Used to fill my CX-7 FULL, but work gave me a $900 car allowa...

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AITAH for wanting a divorce my husband doesn’t want and risking no relationship with his child?
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AITAH for wanting a divorce my husband doesn’t want and risking no relationship with his child?

My husband (33M) and I (30F) have been married for 11 years. He is in the military and we have lived all over the place. During this time, I have taken on most if not all of the household ch**es (grocery shopping, cleaning, cooking, laundry) and when needed he has mowed the lawn, hung stuff up on walls...I have for most of our marriage had a job as well. I asked in the past for help around the...

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AITAH for leaving my girlfriend because of a joke
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AITAH for leaving my girlfriend because of a joke

I'm (22M) and my girlfriend (21F) have been dating for about 2 years. She's always been an amazing girlfriend, but whenever we're with people she knows, she becomes a different person. This happened on Sat**day, my girlfriend's birthday. Like the boyfriend I am, I of course attended the party. At the party, she drank, and I mean drank. She had like 6 wine gla*ses down. She stood up and tapp...

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AITAH for not skipping a work trip because my husband is recovering from a hairtransplant?
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AITAH for not skipping a work trip because my husband is recovering from a hairtransplant?

My husband flew oversees for a hair transplant. We have two children under seven. I work full time in stressful corporate role. He never plans or researches in advance. I am supposed to go on a work trip for two days to a two day work planning retreat. It is important exposure. He will be “post op” three days by the time I leave. Last night he texted that he needs me to cancel my trip because ...

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AITAH For telling my wife's affair partner about their affair?
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AITAH For telling my wife's affair partner about their affair?

I 37(m) have been married to my wife 37(f) for 11 years and together for 16. We have 3 kids together 14(m) 9(m) and 3(f). We own our house together. Our relationship has been a roller coaster to say the least. I've been a terrible partner and companion to her for the majority of our relationship. I haven't cheated on her in more than 5 years, but the times I have in the past it's clear now she...

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AITA for refusing to forgive my brother for sleeping with my (now ex) girlfriend after my accident and for refusing him closure?
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AITA for refusing to forgive my brother for sleeping with my (now ex) girlfriend after my accident and for refusing him closure?

I (33m) was in an accident when I was 22 years old. It was near fatal and I suffered a TBI as a result. I had been dating Jessie (33f) for 5.5 years at that point and she was at the hospital with my family including my older brother Cameron (35m). Soon after the accident Jessie found out she was pr****nt and terminated with Cameron's help and a while after they started having an affair. My sis...

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AITAH for telling my wife there’s nothing inappropriate about being in the delivery room for my sister and she cannot forbid me from doing it
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AITAH for telling my wife there’s nothing inappropriate about being in the delivery room for my sister and she cannot forbid me from doing it

Last week, my sister asked if I could be in delivery room with her when she gives birth. I was surprised with the request and asked about her husband, and she said she and her husband are going through some issues. She also said her husband freaks out a lot and she wasn’t sure he could handle this. I then asked about our mom, and she said she didn’t want to put any more burden on our mom. I...

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My husband hates his expensive birthday gift and is demanding I hand over the cash instead
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My husband hates his expensive birthday gift and is demanding I hand over the cash instead

For context, my husband 46yo got into a terrible cycling accident last year. He suffered from a punctured lung requiring a chest tube, 3 broken ribs and a broken clavicle. He spent 5 days in the hospital. It was really scary for all of us. He is finally back on the bike and training again. The kids and I worked really hard for his birthday present this year, we wanted it to be som**hing to ...

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Update: AITAH For Not Giving My Girlfriend My Social Security Number So She Can Run A Background Check On Me
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Update: AITAH For Not Giving My Girlfriend My Social Security Number So She Can Run A Background Check On Me

I decided to call her on new years eve and give things one last chance because I'm the type of person that needs to know I did everything I could before I walk away from a relationship. And some people said she has valid concerns, she just went about them the wrong way, which made sense. I told her I understand and respect your need to ensure your safety, but I'm not willing to potentially ...

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