Friend Steals Camera, Ex's Mom Shows Up Unannounced, and More AITA Stories

Theft and Friendship Fallout

• 💡 OP's friend was caught on video stealing a $1,000-$1,500 camera and subsequently lost it.
• ⚠️ Despite being a long-time friend who has benefited from OP's generosity, the friend refused to contribute to replacing the camera.
• 📌 OP is now considering filing a police report after the friend sent a tracking number for a replacement that may or may not be the original camera.

Unannounced Visits and Police Involvement

• 🏠 An ex's mother repeatedly showed up at OP's apartment unannounced, leading to OP not answering the door.
• 🚨 The ex's mother then involved the police for a wellness check, claiming she hadn't heard from OP in days.
• 🚩 OP feels the ex's mother used the police as a power trip and that the ex sided with his mother.

Ride-Sharing and Financial Responsibility

• 🚗 A friend sold his car to buy tickets for EDC and then expected OP to drive him to class daily.
• ⏳ This daily commute added an hour to OP's round trip and caused stress with parking and class schedules.
• 💰 OP refused to be a daily driver without compensation for gas, leading to a strained friendship.

Food Consumption and Trust

• 🍽️ A friend, Kevin, stayed with OP and her husband abroad and consumed nearly all their food, including expensive items and supplements.
• ❓ OP suspects Kevin may have taken food with him, as the amount consumed in two weeks was unsustainable.
• 🚫 OP wants to ban Kevin from their home, but her husband believes she is being too harsh.

Survivor Benefits and Financial Planning

• 💰 A boyfriend proposed using $600 from his fiancée's son's survivor benefits to help pay for a $2,500/month house.
• ⚖️ The fiancée believes the benefits are for her son's personal use and future, not to subsidize the adults' living expenses.
• 🚩 The fiancée questions if her boyfriend's expectation is a red flag for their future together.