AITA for deleting my cousins precious wedding photos?
At just seventeen, he stepped into the whirlwind of his cousin Sarah’s wedding day, camera in hand and heart full of hope.
What began as a simple favor spiraled into an exhausting marathon, where he endured relentless demands and bridezilla tantrums that drained every ounce of his spirit.
Through the long hours from dawn to nightfall, he captured moments meant to be cherished, all while feeling overshadowed and unappreciated. The weight of expectations and the sting of disrespect left him questioning the true cost of family loyalty.
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The original poster (OP) completed extensive, demanding work for a minimal fee, only to face evasion and a later attempt by the cousin to devalue the agreed-upon payment.
The central conflict arises from the OP enforcing a boundary regarding payment for services rendered versus the cousin's and other relatives' expectation that the OP should provide the completed product without consequence for non-payment or contact.
Was the OP justified in deleting the wedding photographs after six months of failed attempts to secure the agreed-upon $50 payment, or did the sentimental value of the images necessitate further patience and compromise, even when facing h***ssment from family members?
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