r/AITA: Karen Steals Furniture, Boyfriend's Mom, Barista MIL, Haircut Drama, and Allowance Disputes

Gatecrashing a Birthday Party

• 🥳 OP booked a private session at a soft play venue for their son's birthday party.
• 😠 A stranger, an entitled Karen, approached OP asking for food from the buffet for her children.
• 🚫 When OP refused, stating it was a private event, the Karen insisted her children should have the food and refused to leave.
• 🗣️ Staff intervened, but the Karen continued to shout, eventually leaving after being told to leave.
• ⚖️ OP is deemed not the butthole for standing their ground against the gatecrasher.

Differing Lifestyle Expectations

• 🏠 OP's boyfriend comes from a large family where his mother is a traditional stay-at-home mom, managing all household duties.
• 💼 OP, who has a career they love, expressed they do not want to be a stay-at-home mom and expects a 50/50 lifestyle.
• 💔 The boyfriend indicated he expected OP to be home more if they had children, leading to a disagreement and a request for space.
• ⚠️ The relationship is deemed incompatible due to differing views on traditional vs. modern household roles.

Mother-in-Law and Coffee Demands

• 🏡 OP's daughter-in-law, Emily, and son are staying with OP due to home repairs.
• ☕ OP offered coffee to Emily and her son, but Emily provided complex, Starbucks-style instructions.
• 🚫 OP, who works nights, refused to make the complex coffee, stating they are not a barista, and made a standard coffee instead.
• 📱 Emily and OP's son accused OP of not being hospitable, despite the month of free accommodation.
• ⚖️ OP is deemed not the butthole, while the son and daughter-in-law are considered entitled.

Hair Donation and Salon Costs

• 💇‍♀️ OP's girlfriend donated over 12 inches of hair to make wigs for children with cancer.
• 😔 Afterward, she disliked her short hair and booked an expensive salon appointment for layers, color, and extensions.
• 💸 She expected OP to pay the $500+ bill, citing OP's encouragement of the donation.
• 🙅‍♂️ OP refused, stating they encouraged the act of donation but not the subsequent expensive fix.
• 💔 The girlfriend became upset, calling OP unsupportive and selfish.
• ⚖️ OP is deemed not the butthole, with the girlfriend being called selfish and entitled.

Neighborly Disputes Over Furniture

• 🏡 OP bought a thrifted rocking chair for their new house.
• 🗣️ A neighbor, Carol, saw the chair and insisted it should be hers, offering $15 then $20.
• 🚫 OP firmly refused to sell the chair, stating it was for their future children.
• 😠 Carol reported OP to her husband, claiming OP spoke to her aggressively.
• ⚖️ OP is deemed not the butthole, and the neighbor is given a slight demerit for entitlement.

Allowance Deduction for Insurance Increase

• 🚗 OP's 19-year-old son did not complete the online portion of his driver's education, causing OP's insurance premium to increase by $13/month.
• 💰 OP docked the son's allowance by $13/month to cover the increased insurance cost.
• ⚖️ OP is deemed not the butthole, viewing it as a natural consequence, while the son receives a minor demerit for being slightly spoiled.