A young girl begged her aunt for some apple juice, but the aunt refused, even after the girl cried. A user asked the forum, “Am I a jerk for not giving my autistic niece the only juice I had?”. Read the complete story to know more. BACKSTORY The original poster (OP) (18F) is a diabetic,…
Going out to eat with friends can be a fun and enjoyable experience. However, things can quickly go sour if one of your friends refuses to split the bill. This can be a frustrating and awkward situation, and it can be difficult to know how to handle it. A user asked the forum, “Am I…
A bride-to-be finds herself in a predicament as her sister has requested a change in the wedding time due to a conflict with her son’s nap schedule. A user asked the forum, “Am I a jerk for telling my sister the world doesn’t revolve around her and her son?”. Read the complete story to know…
We’ve been trying to have a baby for years,” my wife said, “but it hasn’t happened. The doctors say we need IVF treatment, but it’s so expensive. We don’t have the money to pay for it ourselves. We’re hoping that you can help us. A user asked the forum, “Am I a jerk for announcing…
As we get older, our bodies and minds change. We may become less tolerant of certain things, such as loud noises, crowds, or waiting in line. We may also become more cynical or critical of the world around us. While these changes can be frustrating, they are also a natural part of aging. A user…
Men workout for a variety of reasons, including to improve their physical health, mental health, and overall well-being. A user asked the forum, “Men of the internet, what is the primary reason you work out?”. The top responses need your attention. TO FEEL YOUNG “Working out is the closest thing we humans have to the…
We all have things that we think we’re good at. But sometimes, our self-assessments can be a bit off. There are many things that we think we’re good at but are probably not. A user asked the forum, “What’s something that lots of people BELIEVE they’re good at, but few people are?”. The top comments…
Toxic traits are negative personality characteristics that can hurt our relationships, work, and overall well-being. A user asked the forum, “What is something you see as toxic but most people don’t?”. Let’s read the top comments from the forum. OVER-OPTIMISM “Over-optimism. Encouraging you to ignore the red flags, saying it’s not so bad, you have…
Is it not considered rude to be loud on a plane? It can disrupt other passengers and ruin their travel experience. If someone asks you to be quieter, how do you react? It is important to be polite, even if you disagree. A user asked the forum, “Am I a jerk for telling the lady…
When a family member is grieving a loss, it is crucial to offer them support and comfort. However, in this situation, her brother and his wife announced their pregnancy earlier, which had a significant impact on OP. Is the responsibility for this situation on OP or her brother? A user asked the forum, “Am I…