Although he loves his son and takes care of him on weekends, his ex-wife is angry that he won’t take a week off to be with him. A user asked the forum, Am I a jerk for returning to work right after my child was born? BACK STORY The original poster (OP ) and his…
Some people can never keep their nose out of others’ businesses, no matter what. An internet user asked, “Am I a jerk for laughing at how my friend used her inheritance?”. We need you to find out! BACKSTORY The Original Poster’s (OP’s) friend of about 17 years (Delilah, 37F) had a very problematic childhood. Delilah…
What happens when someone tries to resolve a conflict by giving silent treatment? A netizen recently asked, “Am I a jerk for asking my husband not to come to my prenatal appointment?”. We need your verdict on the matter! BACKSTORY Before the Original Poster’s (OP’s) fourth prenatal appointment, she and her husband fought. “The fight…
It’s not only foolish to show up at someone else’s place with the one thing they have a problem with. It’s straight-up disrespectful! A netizen recently asked, “Am I a jerk for not letting a service dog into my party?”. Let’s look into this matter! BACKSTORY The Original Poster (OP) (29M) hosted a pumpkin carving…
Having patriarchal ideals is one thing, but thinking it’s okay to ask the primary breadwinner of your household to stay at home rather than leaving your own job just because she’s a woman is a whole new level of misogyny. An internet user asked, “Am I a jerk for telling my husband if he wants…
Choosing monetary benefits from your ex over your current partner is an unequivocal sign of your priorities. An internet user asked, “Am I a jerk for rejecting my boyfriend’s proposal because I’d lose my health insurance and alimony?”. Let us know what you think in the comments section! Backstory The Original Poster (OP) (44F) divorced…
Some people seem to desperately need to experience the consequences of their own actions. A netizen recently shared an incident, saying, “Jerk neighbor broke into my vehicle and stole my stuff so I returned the favor.” To know what exactly happened, keep on reading! Some Background The Original Poster (OP) rented a duplex in his…
Sometimes, you may need to do things that are typically considered unacceptable to prevent others from taking you for granted. An internet user asked, “Am I a jerk for going through my friend’s closet to find my wedding dress?”. What’s your take on the matter? BACKSTORY Two years ago, the Original Poster (OP) and her…
When someone doesn’t abide by your rules at a gathering you’re hosting, they don’t get to revolt against you! An internet user asked, “Am I a jerk for not allowing my cousin’s stepchild in the family photo?” We need you to find out! BACKSTORY The Original Poster’s (OP’s) (M30) family grew up taking a big…
Imagine having the audacity to body shame someone you say you “love” and not finding anything wrong! A netizen recently asked, “Am I a jerk for telling my girlfriend she needs to lose weight before we can have ‘fun time’ again? She says it is partly my fault”. We need your verdict on the matter!…