AIBUs from the world of fiction

[ProudAS]

WIBU to report neighbours to social services. Their DS (11yo) is a spoilt brat quite frankly. He's been clinically obese since he was a toddler and thinks the world revolves around him.

Their DNephew (also 11yo) has lived with them since he was a toddler and his parents died. He is quite the opposite of their DS and appears malnourished. I'm getting even more concerned as I haven't seen him for several months and they say he's away at some institution for incurably criminal boys. I can't believe that such places exist and he has always seemed to be a nice boy albeit slightly strange. I've also heard that they lock him in the cupboard under the stairs and make him sleep there even though they have only the one DC and a 4 bed house.

I've a feeling they may be keeping him permanently in the cupboard or worse. Do you think I should contact SS?

Don't flame me but Im thinking of having an affair...

My dh is an arrogant tosser who thinks he owns the world cos he is rich. He has a mistress too, though he thinks I don't know. Recently my old boyfriend has reappeared in my life - he was poor when I knew him but he's fabulously wealthy now and it's so lovely to be with him. He has the most beautiful collection of shirts - I could cry when I see them. I think I might go out with him in his lovely yellow car and see what happens.

Still squirrelling, I think you might want to keep some perspective there, so as not to show any prejudice to your younger sibling.

WIBU to report the family next door to the authorities ? There are 8 of them under one roof, although 7 of them are quite small, the menfolk all go off to work, no doubt for a minimum wage, leaving their female companion to look after the house for them.

ghosty

Ghostly that's a good one

Ghosty, you'll get a stomach ache!

ghosty, I think you will soon feel much better and then you should take a nice long rest. I foresee a great change in your life in the near future - you won't recognise yourself afterwards!

Great minds! xxx

Since we took this remote house in the hills during the war, my children (16yo ds, and 10yo boy/girl twins) have managed to get involved in so many dangerous things. They've been nearly swept away by floods (a few times), kidnapped, beaten up, fallen down mines, met spies, strange scientists and forgers...
It only usually happens when they meet up with their friends from round here, or another couple which they met on holiday, with whom they seem to have formed a secret society they won't talk about.
I really want to have just a relaxing holiday without wondering at what point the police are going to be involved. AIBU to ask them to keep away from any "adventures" as they call it or if they won't refuse to let them meet up with their friends?

I think I have a problem. I've got loads of debt but I keep buying new clothes, even though I have loads. My flatmate is really concerned and says I need help. But I think if I could just get a boyfriend it would be ok. Only the guy I fancy is seeing someone else and I keep lying to him about stuff. Do I need ADs? CBT? I know I am stupid and annoying so please don't flame me.

AIBU to question my deceased parent's decisions?

I have an unfortunate and unusual affliction and my parents felt the best way to deal with it was to hide me from everyone and force me to repress all my emotions. I even had to hide it from my sister!

Did they not think it would come out one day?

(I'm completely flummoxed by Sassy's one) AIBU to be a vacant fucking bimbo who isn't remotely suspicious of my new boyfriend's odd behaviour (like trashing my car and breaking into my house and threatening to kill me) even though he sparkles in the sunlight?

Hello. Quite new to this but am really worried about my DD. She is currently staying with her DSis and 2 x DBros with an older family member and has been recently started to make up terrible lies. At first it was fairly harmless/fanciful (a secret world at the back of the wardrobe etc etc) but more recently she has taken to going missing for hours at a time (no consideration for anyone worrying about her) and her 'stories' have become even more elaborate: A talking fawn/A woman who dresses in white, drives about in a chariot and dishes out Turkish Delight (FWIW we have never been to Turkey and don't have sweets in the house so no idea where she got the idea of TD from in the first place?) and most recent lies have included talk of a Lion and a resurrection???

She is the youngest DD and I wonder whether she is vying for attention? Her brother (let's call him Edmund) can be a bit sneaky at times and she may be trying to push back?? WWYD?

AIBU to be very cross with my DS? I have explained to him very clearly that his DF was made into a pie by the psychopath who has the allotment next to our sandbank, so he should keep away from it, but he has this weird fascination with the place.

I had to go to the baker's yesterday so I told my 3 DDs and my DS to go down the lane to pick blackberries. The DDs did as they were told as they are good little bunnies, but DS only went and ran straight into the allotment! He came home in a right state, having lost both his shoes and his blue jacket with brass buttons, which was quite new. I'm absolutely fuming because this is the second little jacket and pair of shoes he's lost in a fortnight! And as if dn't have enough to do he's got a cold. I've had to put him to bed without any supper.

AIBU to have serious misgivings over this? Am currently working abroad, helping an elderly chap relocate to England for his retirement. He's well off but does act a bit...weird. Locals don't seem keen on him at all. And now he's asked me to write to my fiancée and inform her that I'm on my way back, when actually I shan't be leaving for some time yet! He says it's because of how long the post service takes but it does give me pause. I wonder if this is why the last fellow had to be recalled early?

Running what's that one? Sounds good!

Does the chap have links in the North of England? Whitby perhaps?

Running's elderly chap has rather sharp teeth and doesn't like daylight. I suspect he will want to be relocated in a box and may take careful precautions to avoid garlic and silver bullets.

AIBU to have had enough of things with my DH?

Things will be fine for months, and then he will disappear. Literally. This time, it was 'I'm just off out for a walk.' And gone. Leaving me with the kids not knowing whether he's alive or dead. He's just turned up again, just before Christmas, fucking appearing like the hero returned from the dead, with the usual bullshit - this time he was attacked by a dog, apparently - got lost - floated down a river - ended up almost burned to death - the list goes on. Yeah right DH. So desperate to get back to the family tree... I've heard it all before. AIBU to see a solicitor this time?

I'm spending the summer with a friend's family. It's okay and they're nice people, but his sister is shagging the neighbour and she makes me run around the whole time carrying notes to him. WIBU to tell her I won't do it? Only she's quite scary, and plus she bought me loads of new clothes, so I feel kind of guilty.

I think that my teenaged charge is getting a little lonely with me here in this big house so I was wondering if I should get a playmate in for her?

There is a lad in the village who would do I think, he's about her age and he lives with his sister and her husband. The husband is fairly gormless but the sister is very strict so I am sure he would behave. My only concern is that my charge will develop feelings for him, I know at first hand what bastards men can be and I will not allow her to fall in love. WIBU to indoctrinate her with a good dose of misandry before he arrives just to make sure?

Also, a bit OT but does anyone know how long wedding cake lasts before it goes off?

No idea Bogey but as an aside watch out for candles, they can be nasty.

Me again .

The old chap - yes, he does have rather odd teeth and an aversion to sunlight - has really gone too far! I think he may have some sort of psychosis; he attacked me and left me imprisoned in his isolated home. I managed to escape but almost drowned. My fiancée travelled out and brought me home after some local nuns found me half dead and contacted her.

Anyhow, my former client is now in England and I think we need some sort of legal action. He is clearly stalking us. I fear that he may be behind several recent grisly attacks and subsequent deaths, but have no actual proof...

Me and my colleagues are getting really fed up with our boss. We work really hard, pulling heavy trucks of stone, milk churns, livestock etc etc. Sometimes we have to take over excited children to the beach. The working conditions are awful - we get stuck in floods, have to struggle up hills and often get covered in coal dust. Our corpulent boss does nothing but swagger about in a top hat, demanding that we be 'really useful.' Now he has accused one of my co-workers of causing confusion and delay. Would it be unreasonable to form a union?

Adora I cant give up my candles! I love the soft light they give, they really compliment my preferred style of dressing!

BTW, did you ever sort out the legal issue with that bastard that stole your dads company?

running try this guy, he is a bit eccentric but he knows his stuff. [email protected]