AITA for refusing to pick up my ex girlfriend after she called me at 3 am for a ride?
In the quiet hours of a restless night, a call from the past shattered the fragile peace of a man’s present.
His ex-girlfriend, lost and vulnerable, reached out in desperation, but he stood firm, protecting the life and love he now cherished, refusing to be pulled back into a chapter long closed.
Yet, loyalty and duty clashed in the harsh light of day, as his mother’s harsh judgment weighed heavily on him.
Torn between old ties and new commitments, he faced the relentless storm of expectations, standing resolute in the face of a world that demanded he choose sides.
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The original poster (OP) prioritized the immediate needs and comfort of their current relationship, specifically their very pr****nt wife, by refusing a late-night call from an intoxicated ex-partner needing a ride.
This action directly conflicts with the expectations set by the OP's mother, who believes the OP had a moral obligation to assist the ex regardless of the context or current obligations.
Was the OP justified in protecting their current marriage and setting a boundary with an ex-partner, or did their mother's demand for altruistic intervention override their personal responsibilities and relationship loyalty?
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