AITA for not giving my dad's gf my change
A seventeen-year-old boy visits his dad for the weekend, stepping into a world where his dad’s girlfriend, Tessa, and her child have already woven themselves into the fabric of family life.
What should have been a simple night out turns into an emotional test of boundaries and respect when a request for his hard-earned change sparks tension and misunderstanding.
Caught between his own independence and the expectations of his dad and Tessa, the boy faces the painful reality of feeling judged and misunderstood.
His refusal to give up a few coins—a small act of saving—becomes a symbol of deeper struggles for recognition, fairness, and the fragile balance of blended family dynamics.
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The original poster (OP) is facing a conflict between respecting their personal finances, even small amounts like spare change, and accommodating the requests of their father's girlfriend (Tessa) and the expectations set by their father.
Was the OP wrong for refusing to hand over loose change to Tessa when asked, or was Tessa wrong to pressure both the OP and the father into demanding money that was earned by the OP, regardless of the small amount?
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