Sidechat icon
Join communities on Sidechat Download
AITA for wanting to move away? this town is really just a bunch of uneducated people (talking anti vax level). I’m finding a hard time making friends or finding a romantic partner in this group of people. also I’d like to move someplace that matches-
upvote 122 downvote

default user profile icon
Anonymous 6d

You are not TA. Go explore the world, find your people.

upvote 11 downvote
default user profile icon
Anonymous 1w

my lifestyle (as in a place where there’s more entertainment than just walking through Target). I ask AITA bc my family has always pushed “no one should move out of this town and especially not this state” and I’ve been told this my whole life. they always celebrate when someone moves away from their family and ends up hating it. we have lots of family parties so I’d feel bad for leaving that. but also literally no one speaks to me at said parties. my family doesn’t ask about my life-

upvote 10 downvote
default user profile icon
Anonymous 1w

just say you have a job offer you cant turn away in another town

upvote 10 downvote
default user profile icon
Anonymous 6d

No go where you need to go they can deal with

upvote 5 downvote
default user profile icon
Anonymous 6d

Absolutely not, I did the exact same thing, literally moved across the country, and the people really worth it will understand!

upvote 1 downvote
😩
Anonymous 6d

nah welcome to virginia bruh. RU is the most liberal you’re gonna get in the SW. go where your heart leads you, and don’t look back. it might be upsetting at first, but your family will accept it. 🙌🏻

upvote 1 downvote
default user profile icon
Anonymous replying to -> OP 1w

it’s like I know I’ll have a better chance at life if I leave. if I stay here I’ll be stuck educationally, socially, whatever else. but I’ll feel bad for leaving my family bc they’ve always told me leaving isn’t an option. but then again none of them make the effort to have me in their lives or get to know me

upvote 14 downvote