Well, unfortunately for you, I don't just give money away. So if you have skills, services, or goods that are worth $150 to me, then you may be able to earn $150 from me, but otherwise, kindly go away.

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If you want a form of retribution that’s less likely to be traced back to you, see if you can get the chance to get on his Fortnite account. If you can rename to something with swear words, or get on the mic and be super offensive to people, or send in game chat messages swearing or being racist, you might be able to get his account banned. He would lose access to everything he bought, absolutely lose his shit and probably cry, and getting info from the company on why the account was actually banned other than “violated company policies” is incredibly hard. Even if the company did mention why he was banned, they have no evidence pinning it back to you, and they might even believe you’re brother was the one that did it and get him further in trouble for that. Edit: hell dm me his account name and I’ll try to report him myself 😂

What you’re experiencing is love unconnected to sex. The Greeks called it PHILLIA, or friendship love.

You’re confused as it has now added an EROS element of sexual passion. Modern Western society has a habit of combining PHILLIA and EROS into one, as a habit of smoothing the path to long term relationship where both are necessary for success.

You both need time off to figure out whether EROS erotic love is something you want to share or walk it back. This takes time to think about.

Better yet, she can sue her brother and parents in small claims court. Victory over the $150 will feel so good when her parents refuse to help pay for college and kick them out at 18. It's way more important to keep it real.

I’d take your moms card and spend a large amount on his Fortnite game, then claim innocence

Anyone else noticing these new day old accounts in r/TIFU lately?

So your mum got knocked up with someone else’s kid immediately after you were born and your dad died? Classy lady.

Can I just say some things I'm telling myself.

You thinking that she's someone you'd be down to date is not an ulterior motive.

You being respectful and not bashing her over the head with it is not being deceptive.

You waiting to confess your attraction for her and your desire to be something more till it felt comfortable to do so was not you biding your time.

You paying for treats out of a genuine desire to cheer her up is not a transactional ploy.

You liking her is not an encumbrance on her.

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It's lovely, and one of the most genuine expressions of how she's more than the sum of her parts to you, real life warts and all.

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She's lucky to have someone feel that way about her.

It's really easy to tear ourselves down in our own eyes, having someone in your corner that knows how the sausage is made, and still thinks you're the tits is something everyone should be lucky enough to have.

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Don't get so caught up in the situation that you fail to see that you bring a lot to the table.

You're worthy, and you're going to love someone that loves you back. You finding your way to your person is a journey, and that's all you explored.

Honestly dude, even with this particular entanglement, tain't over till the fat lady sings.
You keep being you and open to the possibility of good things presenting themselves to you.

Don't do chores for money? There's absolutely no point if your parents just give your money away. They are both just awful people. I'm sorry.

Definitely reads like a karma farm.

You didn't know. He probably knows this as well. You weren't using it in a aggressive way. It'll be fine, he just needs some time

Then I guess you should read my other comment in the dialogue where I discuss consequences and dynamics. Plus, I would think, this is the opposite of an emotive, reactionary response.

Fuck that. You have no obligation to other people.

"Forgiveness" is the skeleton key abusers use to keep getting back in.

I wouldn't worry about it. I've referred to my kids as "the puppies" because of the way they constantly wrestle with each other, and as "skin babies" to poke fun at people who refer to their pets as "fur babies".

Really though, it is not stealing if you only spend the amount they took.

That is "your" money.

Sell his game console, that’ll pay for the tickets real quick. If you get caught say that he shouldn’t have left it out and finders keepers.

mafia time. "you are in debt to me. you have one week to put that money back in my hand plus interest or my boys start breaking things"

Another 70 years in and so will the kid

Maybe give him a card or if you guys ever took pics of the dog frame one and give it to him…I dint see a tifu here, you’re good.

32 and 18? Yikes

I had this happen when I was younger. We had grown up together, been friends since we were kids. He didn't want to get serious with me, but would others. It ended up making me a little crazy, while we never did while he was actively dating, he would still call me. It messed with my head a lot. I would look deep down and see if this is something you would both want to pursue and go through with, or decide if you want to try to stop it now and potentially stay as friends. It's hard when you get into this place. He clearly enjoys your company and you so maybe his answer will surprise you.

Exactly, at the end of your days all you have are your principles.

Tactically reacquiring. It’s only stealing if you get caught.

your brother & mom suck, damn. sorry that happened to you