Reddit AITA: Moved Out Without Telling Ex, Didn't Buy Niece Concert Ticket, Slapped Boss

Story 1: Moving Out Without Reminding Ex

• 💔 OP and her ex-boyfriend of 8 years broke up due to differing views on having children.
• 🏠 OP moved out of their shared apartment before their lease ended on December 31st, without reminding her ex.
• 🤔 OP debated whether to remind her ex to collect his belongings, as he had not fully moved out.
• 💬 After receiving advice, OP texted her ex, who then came to collect his remaining items, leading to a surprisingly pleasant morning.

Story 2: Niece's Christmas Concert Ticket

• 🎁 OP bought her daughter a concert ticket for Christmas, planning a special experience for just the two of them.
• 🗣️ OP's sister-in-law inquired about New Year's Eve plans and expressed her daughter's desire to attend the concert.
• ⚖️ OP decided against buying a ticket for her niece, prioritizing the intended experience with her own daughter.
• ✨ The concert trip with her daughter was a cherished and memorable experience, despite the sister-in-law's passive-aggressive comments.

Story 3: Slapping the Boss

• 🔬 OP, a senior researcher, was transferred to a new department where her boss repeatedly disclosed sensitive personal information about her past, including a self-defense incident.
• 😠 After repeated disclosures and a particularly egregious comment during a department dinner, OP slapped her boss.
• ⚖️ HR intervened, facilitating a transfer for OP and requiring both parties to attend workplace etiquette seminars.
• 🤝 OP and her boss formally apologized to each other, and the lab ensured they would not work together on future projects.