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Your Moral Compass Is About To Be Tested: Face 30 Shocking Dilemmas & See Where You Stand
Life isn’t always unicorns and rainbows, is it? 🦄🌈
All of us have difficult moments where we’re stuck between what feels right and what feels real. And those choices reveal a lot about us. This poll puts you in the middle of 30 situations where the answers aren’t clear, and the “correct” choice depends entirely on your own values.
Take a moment with each one, trust your instincts, and cast your vote. You might be surprised by how you respond - and by how everyone else does too.
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#1
A fire breaks out in a building. You can save either a stranger or someone you know who has wronged you deeply.
Beady El 1 month ago
Kind of a wash, morally. If we accept the premise that it is only possible to save one, I’d probably save whoever I could reach with the least risk to my own safety.
Beak Hookage 1 month ago
It takes a lot to get me to really and truly hate someone, but once they've managed it they aren't getting any reprieves from me. I sure as hell wouldn't be sticking my neck out for them like this.
Oskar vanZandt 4 weeks ago
LOVE and HATE are different sides of the same coin. Eventually it turns into INDIFFERENCE...
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Rebecca Joan 4 weeks ago
Which is the easier person to save? I mean no one has ever wronged me so bad that I hate them that much.
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#2
A criminal breaks into your house and attacks your family. You manage to overpower them. You have the choice to let them escape or restrain them in a way that may seriously harm them.
Flickers_and_Sparks 1 month ago
Sorry, but no one hurts family without getting a decent payback first
TotallyNOTAFox 1 month ago (edited)
Use every force necessary, the next person he attacks may be not able to overpower him. A situation for justifiable violence
Beak Hookage 1 month ago
Logically I know I shouldn't let them escape, but I already know I don't have it in me to hurt another person.
Crystalwitch60 4 weeks ago
Oh you would be surprised what we are capable of when needs must lovely ,
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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 1 month ago
That's an easy one. If they picked a different house, they might be dead. I don't own a gun.
Tim Callahan 3 weeks ago
Even if they might escape — stupidest virtue signaling ever. You’ve just given up your tactical advantage and for all you know, they could shoot into your house as they escape.
#3
You witness a stranger collapse on the street. Helping them will make you miss a once-in-a-lifetime job interview.
TotallyNOTAFox 1 month ago (edited)
Helping another person in an emergency situation has priority over a job. Jobs come and go, death is eternal
Beak Hookage 1 month ago
Anyway, "I stopped to save someone's life" is about the best excuse for having to reschedule an interview.
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Virgil Blue 1 month ago
If the job will not accept "helping someone who could have died otherwise" as a valid reason to reschedule an interview they can go hang.
Beak Hookage 1 month ago
I had a "once in a lifetime dream job" interview and I didn't get the job despite having aced the interview. Job interviews are pointless b******t. Saving a life is a thousand times more important.
Michael Largey 4 weeks ago
If this isn't a valid reason for that prospective employer, you don't want to work there anyway.
Rachel Reynolds 4 weeks ago
I've watched enough TV to know the person you help is actually owner of the company
Crystalwitch60 4 weeks ago (edited)
Help them !! only inhumans would walk past selfishly! If the place you applied to , were decent to , they would actually see this as a good quality , if they dint , f k em they dint deserve you !
Zig Zag Wanderer 1 month ago (edited)
Once in a lifetime things happen way more than once in a lifetime, if you have good karma!
#4
You’re a surgeon with one available transplant organ. You must choose between a 70-year-old scientist who may discover a cure for a major disease or a 19-year-old student with a long life ahead.
Mike F 1 month ago
Thankfully I don't think the decision is made by the surgeon but a committee.
Grumpy old man 1 month ago
Alcoholic baseball star Ted Williams got a liver, still died, while Erma Bombeck died waiting.
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Alexia 1 month ago
The 70-year-old scientist didn't work alone, and cures for major diseases are not just discovered out of the blue. They undergo laboratory tests and multiple phases clinical trials, in order to prove they are safe and efficient. So, the 19 y.o. student, and the scientist's team will continue his research for the cure.
Beak Hookage 1 month ago (edited)
I imagine the old scientist would want the kid to get it. I mean that's what I'd say in their place. 70 is a good innings, and there will be others to carry on my work.
TotallyNOTAFox 1 month ago
That's not up to the surgeon but the national institution handling donations. Logically the 19 year old since with 70 there are more complications during surgery and other health issues
Michael Largey 4 weeks ago
The Scientist only "may' make that discovery. And at that age, something else may k**l him before he does.
#5
A distant relative leaves you an inheritance that actually belongs to another family member who was cut out of the will unfairly.
PirellisMiracleElixer 1 month ago
Really surprised this is so close. The relative chose you for a reason. Take the money but don’t tell anyone you received it.
Ace 1 month ago
Question is too ambiguous, leaves some doubt by saying "actually belongs".
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Alexia 1 month ago
This is illogical from a legal standpoint. If the inheritance was left to someone, then it belongs to that person, not to "another family member". However, based on the situation, I'm willing to discuss and negotiate with them. It may be, for example, the house where they grew up and which holds sentimental value for them.
Michael Largey 4 weeks ago
My sisters did this. Our brother died suddenly, leaving two large securities as his estate. There were only two places on the security forms for beneficiaries. He named my two sisters, presumably because I was older than all of them and he would outlive me. They insisted on splitting the estate three ways.
Deborah B 4 weeks ago
Who says it was unfair? The person who is cut out of the will may feel it was unfair, but the person who made the will has the right to decide where they leave their belongings. Great-aunt Whoever might make a decision to cut out their son or daughter who never visited and give an inheritance to someone who did, or skip over the gambling a****t to leave money to the more distant relative saving to go to university or trade school.
Jeolas1 4 weeks ago (edited)
Again, more context is needed. How does the inheritance "actually belong" to that other relative? Were they only cut out of the will because they are an atheist, or gay, or trans, or because they married someone from a different culture? Or was it because the deceased couldn't stand them for their rude personality or because the relative was an immoral person?
Tim Callahan 3 weeks ago
All of these questions depend almost completely on the specific circumstances — was the relative a total d****e who used inheritance as a form of manipulation, did he give it to you to spite the presumed heir, or is the presumed heir greedy and already set for life, etc?
Zig Zag Wanderer 1 month ago (edited)
Already done this. Given to, and promised to leave more, to my late brothers' children. Neither parent gave them any substantial share of what either of their fathers would have received. Unfortunately, my dear remaining brother won't be doing the same, which is sad.
#6
Your sibling needs an organ transplant and you’re a match. The surgery is risky and could permanently damage your health.
Alexia 1 month ago (edited)
My sibling - you mean, my entitled, toxic, petulant golden child of a brother? The one I used to be parentified for, punished for, humiliated and a****d for decades? Well well... who would have thought about it? Karma works in amazing ways.
Michael Largey 4 weeks ago
Or you you could look at it this way. You were the better person then - why wouldn't you be the better person now? (Not a rhetorical question. You may indeed have a reason.)
Load More Replies... DH 1 month ago
Again, not enough information. Any surgery carries risk. So how great is the risk and will the sibling definitely die without it?
TotallyNOTAFox 1 month ago (edited)
I f*****g hate my sister, but I'm not that evil to not safe a life over that
Virgil Blue 1 month ago
This question is malformed. There are many reasons families may have fallen out and the siblings might be a horrible person that tortured you untill you finally managed to leave or something.
BK BigFish 4 weeks ago
Inadvertently, I think the question is testing what % actually love their siblings. I figure almost no one would let a loved one die, even at some risk to themselves.
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Peter Bear 4 weeks ago
I'm not on good enough terms with any of my siblings for this. Also, I have a phobia of hospitals. Harvest anything you can use from me... after I'm dead. But while I'm alive, my organs are mine, thank you.
#7
You witness a teenager vandalizing a memorial site. They look shaken and regretful.
Sian E 1 month ago
Actions have consequences and in this context, whilst we may feel uncomfortable reporting someone, that person needs to know it’s not acceptable. Even if they already regret the decision they made.
Virgil Blue 1 month ago
Plus, if they look shaken and regretful, they probably were egged on by someone else who they could name and get involved.
Load More Replies... Beak Hookage 1 month ago
What, they're shaken and regretful while they're doing it? If it was an accident and they're obviously sorry I'd leave them be but on purpose? Book 'em, Dano.
Emilu 4 weeks ago
All due respect Beak, as I think you're awesome, but how does one 'accidentally' vandalise a memorial?
Load More Replies... Michael Largey 4 weeks ago
Since you've never seen them before, you don't actually know what they look look when they're shaken and regretful. Have them arrested, and you may find out.
#8
Your friend is convinced their partner is cheating and asks you to spy on them.
Michael Largey 4 weeks ago
I once refused to help my best friend cheat on his partner. It cost me the friendship, and I have no regrets whatsoever.
Crystalwitch60 4 weeks ago
I’d do it. Having been cheated on , I don’t wish that on my worst enemy ,ok well maybe I might 😂and I’d only have to be near said fella to tell them to , so no stalking involved !
#9
Your teenage child wants to drop out of school to pursue something extremely risky. They are determined.
Michael Largey 4 weeks ago
OK, it's risky. Bigger question: Does the risk accomplish something worthwhile? Being a professional skate boarder - no. Working as a nurse in a contagious disease ward - yes.
Vanessa Panerosa 4 weeks ago
It depends on their odds of succeeding and why they’re dropping out. If they’re truly successful at something and focusing on it in its entirety will likely serve them, then yes. But if it’s a pipe dream, then no. Coming from someone who made a profession in musical theatre I’m a pretty good judge.
Crystalwitch60 4 weeks ago
Support them ! I left school at 15 , 45 yrs ago , n my youngest 21 left college at 17 to work , as he could t handle college at all , he wanted to join the army ,but he trashed his knee at work , so end of that ,so he left , n went self employed never looked back , x
Peripheral Visionary 4 weeks ago
Judging by your spelling, you should have stayed in school but I'm glad you are happy with your decision.
Load More Replies... TotallyNOTAFox 1 month ago (edited)
Depending on the age of the child it's not the parents choice here in Germany, there are laws that force children to go to school for at least 11 years
Chrissie Anit 1 month ago
Actually you could leave after the Hauptschulabschluss, which would be after 9th grade.
Load More Replies... Zig Zag Wanderer 1 month ago
No. Some things need to be learned, and without proper experience, children cannot make informed decisions.
Bored Birgit 1 month ago
Sorry child, but it's my duty as a parent to enable you to the best education you can achieve. Education is the only thing in live nobody can take you away.
Data1001 1 month ago
Teenage could mean 18 or 19 -- in which case, let 'em do what they want, it's their life and they're an adult. But with someone younger, you're still the one who makes those decisions.
Zig Zag Wanderer 1 month ago
Yeah, I'm assuming child, IE under 18 by most criteria.
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Your sibling wants to disconnect your unconscious parent from life support. You believe your parent might recover.
Data1001 1 month ago
You can't ask a yes-or-no question like that and expect to get an answer that will be true under every circumstance. Is the parent elderly? What was their quality of life before they were hooked up to life support? Would they be in pain afterward even if they recover? Would they have brain damage? What are the *parent's* wishes?
Virgil Blue 1 month ago
This question is too simplified to answer. I have been in this situation with my brother. The real situation is always very, very complex.
Littlemiss 4 weeks ago
I had to do this. My mother was on life support and in a coma that she wasn't coming out of. I would have let her go, my father insisted she be kept alive because he couldn't bare to let her go. She was saved. He eventually died, she let him suffer right to the end.
Auntriarch 4 weeks ago
You do what your parent would want. And if you haven't had that conversation with them yet, bloody do it now.
Zig Zag Wanderer 1 month ago
Well, sometimes it's not so simple. My stepfather would have kept my mother alive indefinitely, because he could have carried on spending her money on 'joint' expenses (for his benefit). Fortunately, the surgeon refused to do the operation for PEG feeding, because she was too old to likely survive the operation. We were able to let her go.
#11
Your friend wants to adopt a child, but you know they’re not emotionally ready for parenthood. The agency asks for your honest opinion.
Michael Largey 4 weeks ago
And you're really protecting the friend's long term welfare as well. No one actually wants to be a failure as a parent.
Load More Replies... Alexia 1 month ago
I have a friend whose elderly mother is also very ill. She has no other family. She is panicked that she'd remain all alone and wants to adopt a child. She's also going though a depression that she refuses to admit: screaming out of the blue, accusing people of things that didn't happen, crying for no apparent reason etc. She insist she is "just fine" and the others are wrong. This person is a danger to herself and to any child, and should get help first.
Peter Bear 4 weeks ago
I am NOT going to risk screwing up a child's life by lying. The agency will make the final decision, so I will be honest with my answer to them.
Crystalwitch60 4 weeks ago
The truth ffs ,anyone as says different isn’t thinking about the child !
Jane Doe-Doe 4 weeks ago
The agency wants my ‘ honest’ opinion so I would give my honest opinion
Data1001 1 month ago
Does this sort of thing ever actually happen? A friend is asked by an adoption agency to vouch for the prospective parent? Even if that might be something that happens, I wouldn't say anything because is *anyone* ever emotionally ready for all that parenthood entails? Who am I to make that call? The adoption agency is, I'm certain, more than willing and able to make that decision without asking random friends of theirs.
Alexia 1 month ago
it used to happen here until a few years ago (Eastern European country), when the authority responsible for adoption would interview your acquaintances (people at work, neighbors, relatives). Not sure if it's still the case today.
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#12
Your friend wants to borrow a large amount of money you know they won’t repay. Refusing may ruin the friendship.
Beak Hookage 1 month ago
This one actually happened to me. Friend was desperate and actually cried when I said yes. I did so under no expectation of getting it back, knowing how terrible he is with money. A few months later, he paid me back in full.
Crystalwitch60 4 weeks ago
Dint got money to lend , n defo ain’t if im not gonna see it again , ONLY LEND MONEY YOU CAN AFFORD TO LOSE !
Emilu 4 weeks ago
This. Consider it as you giving them a gift and that you're not going to get it back; it saves the potential disappointment if you don't.
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Snazzy Smurf 1 month ago
IMO - it is "gifting" money vs "lending" money when the relationships are close. If it is a regular thing then it becomes a loan. Family and close friends are too important to let money come in between. If I got it then they got it too. However, taking advantage will result in a "That's a No from me dawg".
Zig Zag Wanderer 1 month ago
It really, really depends how much, and how good a friend. I'm willing to go a LONG way for good friends.
Deta Rossiter 3 weeks ago
the 8% that want to lend it out, A Nigerian price asked me to ask you a question.................
#13
You’re driving and accidentally scratch a parked car. No cameras, no witnesses, minor damage.
Michael Largey 4 weeks ago
But the note should NOT say "The people watching me think I'm leaving you my name and phone number. But I'm not."
Lyone Fein 4 weeks ago
This happened with me once and I did leave a note. The person responded to me saying that the small dent and scratches were already there. But they felt I had kind of restored their faith in humanity.
kikinlivi 1 month ago
People are voting for what they believe is the 'correct' answer, not for what they would actually do, imo
Did I say that out loud? 4 weeks ago
I'm voting for what I'd actually do and I think I'm going to Hell.
Load More Replies... Zig Zag Wanderer 1 month ago
Not necessarily going to say what is in the note..... But these days I have enough money that I would be honest. Have done the one time that happened.
Michael Largey 4 weeks ago
The fun part is when that neighbor you really don't like gets a brand new shiny car. Put a note on it saying "Sorry. But it's such a small scratch you can barely see it." Then take a seat at window with a good view. Don't forget your popcorn!
Bertha Madott 4 weeks ago
I have done this. The owner of the other vehicle never contacted me.
BeesEelsAndPups 1 month ago
Kind of depends honestly. If it's barely noticable, that's just normal wear on a car. You get scratches driving down the highway. If it's more significant, I would leave a note. That's what my insurance is for.
#14
You’re on a jury. Everyone believes the accused is guilty, but you secretly have doubts that no one else shares. A guilty verdict means life in prison.
Peter Bear 4 weeks ago
Is it a reasonable doubt, or not? This is an unfair question. If I have a reasonable doubt, I am both morally and ethically bound to vote not guilty.
Oskar vanZandt 4 weeks ago
I would share my reservations with the rest of the jury, so there would be no secret.
Michael Largey 4 weeks ago
Remember the judge's instructions - "Beyond any reasonable doubt". You have a reasonable doubt. Don't violate the law while trying someone else for violating one.
Emilu 4 weeks ago (edited)
It can be, though... I think. I seem to remember a trial recently-ish where the jury was retired because they couldn't come to a unanimous verdict. Either way, if I was in any way doubtful, I would be voting not guilty. I don't think I'm eligible for jury duty though 🥲
Load More Replies... alchemilla vulgaris 4 weeks ago
The jury retire to their room to discuss. If you have any doubts, you must speak out. After that, the doubts are no longer secret. The question makes no sense.
Cuppa tea? 4 weeks ago
Secret doubts? Jury decides based on hard facts, evidence, not dubious feelings.
Michael Largey 4 weeks ago
A secret (or open) doubt precisely represents noticing a lack of sufficient hard facts and evidence. That's why the phrase is "Beyond a reasonable doubt".
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You learn your child has been bullying another kid so severely that the school is considering expulsion. Your child begs you to lie for them.
Flickers_and_Sparks 1 month ago
Bullying is wrong, in any form. Covering up for the chid will only make them a bigger narcissistic bully in the future, and in time they could turn on you too
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 1 month ago (edited)
They're gonna have to learn that actions have consequences eventually. Best do it when they're young or you get @$$holes like Trump and Epstein.
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Michael Largey 4 weeks ago
The best way to "Protect your child" is to get busy on fixing whatever is causing that behavior. And being transparent about the problem is the only real way to do that.
Alexia 4 weeks ago (edited)
"Severe bullying" from my child means that I also failed in my parenting. Lying to cover up the bullying would mean persisting in those mistakes and will hurt my child long-term (he'd learn that bullying is not so bad, and mommy would cover up for his mistakes no matter what). Nope. Tell the truth, face the consequences together with my child (as I consider myself just as guilty as a parent), see which are the causes that led to this situation, work on developing my kid's empathy, perhaps ask for a therapist's help. Hard and painful, but it will be worth it.
Crystalwitch60 4 weeks ago
Sorry but if my kids had ever done this , they would face the consequences pure and simple , I wouldn’t bring up bullies like some parents !
Oskar vanZandt 4 weeks ago
Confront the bullying ASAP... Then I'd send my kid for some sessions with a child psychologist.
Virgil Blue 1 month ago
If I tell on them there is a chance to turn their life around and learn something. If I don't they will learn bullying is ok as long as you can get away with and grow up to be a horrible person.
Deta Rossiter 3 weeks ago
doubtful the shild will have much of a life after i find out, but again, why i do not have kids.
#16
You’re hiking with a group and someone slips off a cliff edge. You can save them, but doing so may drag you down too.
Alexia 1 month ago
Risk my life to save them. I've been in this position (we both survived, just some bruises and broken bones). It's a decision you make in 2-3 seconds and it's not based on rational, logical reason but rather, on your moral ground, on who you are as a human being.
kikinlivi 1 month ago
I agree with you, but I don't think that 65% of people would necessarily make the decision they voted for in those circumstances :(
Load More Replies... Virgil Blue 1 month ago
Already risked my life to help people before. Only after I realised I could have been hurt as well. So I guess its my nature?
Jeolas1 4 weeks ago
I would like to be able to say that I would instinctively step up to try and save them. But I have the strong suspicion that my body would take over and step back automatically.
Emilu 4 weeks ago (edited)
I have a feeling I would have this happen as well. Heart says 'save them', but head is all 'HELL no'. I'd do my best, though.
Load More Replies... Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 1 month ago
I'm always going to try. I was trained for confined space rescue.
CloPotato 4 weeks ago
I'd say "I know how easily my joints dislocate so I'm not risking that" but at the same time I was once with my mom at a show where a horse started running towards us, the rider looked visibly not in control, and my first reflex was to foolishly step in front of my mom and spread my arms, as if it'd help in any way. So I guess first option. (The rider took back control so we were unharmed)
Virgil Blue 1 month ago
One unsaid thing is "could you live with yourself knowing you could have saved them."
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Randomosity 4 weeks ago
I'm petite and not that strong, so while I would feel bad, getting myself k****d for nothing wouldn't help.
marianne eliza 4 weeks ago
As a former Search and Rescue member we were taught to not become another victim. But I believe I would try.
#17
A team member at work is clearly having a mental breakdown but insists they’re “fine.” You’re the only one who noticed.
Lyone Fein 4 weeks ago
Exactly. Take them out for a coffee or whatever and let them know that they’re not alone.
Load More Replies... Virgil Blue 1 month ago
Never tell HR. HR isn't there for the employees. Instead take option 3 and keep observing them for a window where they will allow you to help them.
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 1 month ago
Should be tell their line manager. Many places also have mental health champions and the like.
Crystalwitch60 4 weeks ago
Ok how to answer this , cos it’s bloody neither ffs it’s let them know ,you are there for them and if u can help you will , so they don’t feel so lost an alone in what ever it is x defo do not tell HR ffs
#18
A teacher accidentally gives you access to the test answers before a huge exam. No one else sees it.
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 1 month ago
Delete it and inform the teacher. They will appreciate your honesty.
Michael Largey 4 weeks ago
I was ill and missed a test. I came in for a make up exam. When the professor handed me the test, I found the answer sheet between the two pages of the test. I immediately held it up and asked if I was meant to have it. (Lest I appear too virtuous, it was a math course I had already aced in high school so I really didn't need the answer sheet. In fact I ended up teaching that math course for most of my career.)
Emilu 4 weeks ago (edited)
Welp, you guys are better than me. I'd use it, assuming it was guaranteed that there would be no adverse repercussions. Having said that, in law even having the answers still wouldn't guarantee you ace the exam, because you still need to write the answer yourself; you can't copy verbatim, and even if you're told the points you need to address it means nothing if you don't know/understand what those points are. (Eg: One of the elements of finding someone guilty of murder requires proof of mens rea. Fantastic, but if you don't know what mens rea is, you're still stuffed. Mens rea is Latin for a 'guilty mind'; to be found guilty you need the prosecution to prove that you had ill intent and acted upon it.) ... erm. Sorry. Got carried away. TL;DR: You guys are better than me.
Oskar vanZandt 4 weeks ago
For me that situation would be 40 years ago... Young me would have taken the opportunity. No one would have known...
Crystalwitch60 4 weeks ago
For me yup 40 but I’d not have taken it even back then !! and they would have known to .
Load More Replies... Bored Birgit 1 month ago
I've been in that situation and used the info because of fear of bad grades that are bad for getting a job. We also shared the info with the other course members. Today I would delete the info.
Crystalwitch60 4 weeks ago
I didn’t take any exams lol left school at 15 n was never out of a job , even climbed the ladder to , exams are just paper , even uni stundents can’t get jobs these days !
Load More Replies... Virgil Blue 1 month ago
Me now: delete it. Me then: id read it but assume the teacher might realise something was leaked and change things, so study anyway.
Peripheral Visionary 4 weeks ago
Nope. I privately advised someone of an error so that they could fix it without anybody knowing and instead they told all of management that I made the mistake. I will never help anybody again.
#19
Your partner wants children, and you absolutely don’t. They assume you’ll change your mind.
Beak Hookage 1 month ago
It's not fair to either of you to continue the relationship. You deserve a partner who isn't going to pressure you like this, and they can find someone who does want kids instead of missing out on parenthood. (The panda shoes in the picture was a nice touch).
BK BigFish 4 weeks ago
You mean like Option 3. Secretly sterilize yourself?
Load More Replies... Michael Largey 4 weeks ago
This issue should have been settled in some way before the partnership was formed.
Crouching_Penn_Hidden_Teller@yahoo.com 4 weeks ago
this sort of thing should be talked about early in the relationship. You can't compromise and have a half a kid!
#20
A coworker is about to be blamed for a mistake you made. Speaking up puts your job at risk.
Virgil Blue 1 month ago
If they fire me for owning up to an error I'd rather work somewhere else. Not even to mention damaging an innocents life.
Oskar vanZandt 4 weeks ago
Will be a good thing to mention during an interview: why you were let go from your last job. Shows integrity...
8Yorkies-and-33cats 4 weeks ago
Taking responsibility; besides, what truly matters is your next step after the mistake has been made.
Michael Largey 4 weeks ago
Don't add to an unintentional mistake with an intentional one - dishonesty.
Bored Birgit 1 month ago (edited)
I hope we all will be the responsible person that we want to be in a real situation.
Annika Kremer 3 weeks ago
People here must be much more decent than my colleagues, or they're flattering themselves.
Beak Hookage 1 month ago
I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I threw someone under the bus like that.
#21
You discover your parents have been lying about a huge family secret for decades. Confronting them would tear the family apart.
Michael Largey 4 weeks ago
And will revealing it actually help anyone now?
Load More Replies... Zig Zag Wanderer 1 month ago
Yeah, already done, too. My father's first child, with another woman, before he knew my mother. He eventually got back with the mother late in life, but I only found out about the half-sister later. I didn't tell anyone. Got in touch with my sister, though 😁
TotallyNOTAFox 1 month ago (edited)
My grandmother has a disabled daughter from a former relationship nobody knows about, only came to light for me because my father died and her legal representive called up for questions about the potential inheritance. Keeping that a secret since it's not my choice to make to tell the others
Load More Replies... Deborah B 4 weeks ago
This completely depends on the secret. Some secrets will only cause pain if shared, and help no one. Ask why the secret should be kept, and if there's anyone who needs to know the truth. Is someone in the closet to avoid being bullied or assaulted by the branch of the family that's violently homophobic? keep the secret. Does the always-willing babysitter have a history of child p0rn convictions? Definately tell the secret.
Littlemiss 4 weeks ago
Depends on the secret. I discovered that my mother not only knew about me being m*lested, she helped keep the pdfiles in my life. I no longer keep her secret. I tell everyone who listens. Its not my shame to keep.
Devin Schmitt 4 weeks ago
I am keeping the secrets I learned about my parents. Others don't need to know - it wouldn't change anything now.
Crystalwitch60 4 weeks ago
Confront them ! Secrets destroy lives ! in my cases it cost me my mum ! My father k****d her when I was 8 mths old , blamed me , I found out the truth when I was 46 , so I said I know the truth now , n I never spoke to him again or went to his funeral I’m no hypocrite , given I hadn’t spoken to him since I was 16 ! So always confront them , so you can move on ,
#22
A stranger sends you a large sum of money by mistake. The bank won’t notice. Legally, you don’t have to return it.
Virgil Blue 1 month ago
If its a big corporation or similar? Keep it. If its obviously a real person, report it. Banks are insured for this BTW.
Peter Bear 4 weeks ago
Yes, you can. People profit from mistakes all the time, and if the mistake is in my favor, I'm going to say 'thank you' to the universe.
Load More Replies... Sian E 1 month ago
I'm on Universal Credit (a government benefit here in the UK) so keeping the money is not an option for me. The Department for Work and Pensions can - and does - occasionally ask to see bank statements. If they suspect you're deliberately hiding money to keep getting benefits, you risk your benefit being stopped, a fine and potentially prison. Even if you aren't on benefits, it's still fraud and theft if you attempt to spend that money before the stranger freezes the transfer.
BK BigFish 4 weeks ago
If this were real, convert it to crypto, keep the key hidden but accessible, and claim someone hacked you. The whole purpose of crypto is to evade government.
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Michael Largey 4 weeks ago
Unreal premise. The bank will notice when the stranger complains about the mistake it made with his money.
Crystalwitch60 4 weeks ago
Return it , cos it will come back to bite you on the backside and cost you in the long run !
Zig Zag Wanderer 1 month ago
Keep it. Happens often. My mate's son had a thousand or so deposited every month for 6 months. Nobody asked for it back, but it did stop.
MalayDragon 4 weeks ago
Another situation that's happened to me. Used to live alone and didn't have a very high paying job so I often had very little money to spend on nice things. Occasionally i would have enough to get some KFC or something to eat. I checked my bank account one night as i was just seeing if i had enough to buy myself dinner, My account showed 50,000, I checked it again at a different machine same thing. Apparently someone had made a deposit and somehow had entered the account number incorrectly by a single digit. As it was a Sunday i had to wait until the Monday to sort it out and return the money to the right account. Yes i could have used it, yes i thought about it, but it just didn't feel right.
#23
Your company offers you a promotion, but you must fire two people you know are hardworking and innocent.
Zig Zag Wanderer 1 month ago (edited)
My son had a similar dilemma, but regarding salary amounts. He discovered that a woman he was training to do his job would be getting significantly less than he was, even though just as qualified. He challenged his bosses. They said it was none of his business. He thought it was, and they BOTH resigned in protest.
Beak Hookage 1 month ago
Nope. I've refused to step over bodies to get what I want in the past and that's not going to change. I value my integrity far more highly than I value personal gain.
TotallyNOTAFox 1 month ago (edited)
Nope, it only causes trouble in the long run on all fronts
BeesEelsAndPups 1 month ago
I would refuse the promotion regardless. I have no desire to go into middle management. Been there; hated it.
Michael Largey 4 weeks ago
Me too. I had a boss I was great friends with. The only trouble between us was a screaming match (one-sided) when I refused a promotion because (a) I didn't want the job and (b) the guy who currently held the position would have been demoted unfairly. He kept his position, and I stayed in mine.
Load More Replies... Lisbeth Guz 4 weeks ago
Nope, with this kind of management I would be wondering if I'm next all the time
Deborah B 4 weeks ago
These people are both getting fired, no matter who fires them. If you take the promotion, you are in a possition to break the news, which is hard, but also to emphasise that it's not their fault, and be able to give evidence to that effect for tribunals or give them a referrence.
#24
You uncover evidence that your town’s only factory is poisoning the water supply. Exposing it saves lives but leaves hundreds jobless.
Snazzy Smurf 1 month ago (edited)
But as a ghost you could haunt those responsible. /s For clarity's sake, I would report them.
Load More Replies... Crystalwitch60 4 weeks ago
The one inhuman as said stay silent ,get back under your bridge you inhuman troll !
FireWithFire 4 weeks ago
Please, respectfully, Denise, stop using the phrase 'inhuman' - it's somewhat too strong for most of the context in which you use it. I'm sure there are other words you could use. Thankyou.
Load More Replies... BK BigFish 4 weeks ago
This is happening in Eastern Oregon as we speak. Whistleblower got fired, pollution continues unabated.
#25
At a wedding, you overhear the groom admitting he’s unsure about marrying the bride. She’s your close friend.
Michael Largey 4 weeks ago
Sometimes being completely sure means you don't fully understand the situation.
TotallyNOTAFox 1 month ago
Depending on the situation I would tell her if it's something minor
#26
You witness someone secretly filming women at a beach without consent.
BeesEelsAndPups 1 month ago
I would just yell very loudly "I wonder if all those girls know they're being filmed by that creepy guy". Where I live it's not illegal to film adults in a public place, only to post or broadcast that video without consent. But a good public shaming is usually effective.
#27
Your partner asks you to lie and say you’re sick to skip a family event they don’t want to attend. The family will think it’s serious.
Sea Squirrel 1 month ago
If you're the one who doesn't want to go, it's up to you to cancel the appointment and tell why or lie.
Data1001 1 month ago
I'd never force my partner to attend a family event that they didn't want to attend. Most likely I'd ask my partner if they minded if I went alone, and if they didn't want that, then I'd make an excuse to the family. My partner's happiness comes before that of my extended family.
marianne eliza 4 weeks ago
One of my brothers and his wife are always using that excuse. They would be in the book of world's records if they really had Covid as many times as they claimed.
Michael Largey 4 weeks ago
Think about what lies she might be asking other people to tell you.
Crystalwitch60 4 weeks ago
It’s me not wanting to go lol so no issues here this I would lie on no actually I’d tell em the truth!
#28
A student in your class plagiarized an essay and is about to win a major scholarship for it.
Phantom Phoenix 4 weeks ago
Plagiarists can go to hell. Report all the way.
Load More Replies... Michael Largey 4 weeks ago
I caught one of my seniors - let's call him Bob - cheating on a test. The next week he asked me to write him a college recommendation. I said "Bob, you know I'll have to include that incident from last week, don't you?" He said "Couldn't you just leave it out?" "No, Bob," i replied. "That would be cheating."
Brazen 1 month ago
It affects the person that actually deserves, and possibly needs that scholarship in order to further their education.
Load More Replies... #29
Your partner’s sibling admits to cheating on their spouse and begs you to keep it a secret. You’re close to the spouse.
Michael Largey 4 weeks ago
The best result is if you talk the cheater into telling the spouse themselves.
Crystalwitch60 4 weeks ago
Loath cheats , n they get what they deserve ,I’m tell the partner ! n telling the EX mate to grow up n stop being a s k a n k!
#30
You find out your cousin has been illegally working under someone else’s identity to survive. Reporting it means deportation.
TotallyNOTAFox 1 month ago (edited)
The only ICE I support transport people through the country (german highspeed trains)
Load More Replies... Zig Zag Wanderer 1 month ago
Good on em, if they can get away with it and aren't harming anyone!
Sian E 1 month ago
Right? If they're being a productive, contributing member of society and keeping out of trouble then I would keep my mouth shut.
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BK BigFish 4 weeks ago (edited)
I'm not a rat. Plus, the person whose identity was stolen is racking up points for Social Security. Win/win.
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Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 1 month ago (edited)
I know these sort of questions have to be black and white, the reality is though, in life, in circumstances like the above, there will be grey areas.
Emilu 1 month ago
Right? I like the quizzes (my inner teenage girl always loved/loves quizzes 🤣) but I can count on one hand the questions I could answer without saying "well, this needs more information, but given this is all I have, I guess I'll pick this..."
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Alex Martin 1 month ago
Which sibling and what impact on my health? Will helping compromise my ability to support my own spouse and children? What kind of family secret? Why does the friend need the money? What is the prognosis for my parent, what does the doctor say, is this a real thing or false hope? Why do I believe they aren't guilty, is it a gut feeling or something supported by evidence? The most difficult decisions in life aren't black and white, they are grey and they require context.
DH 1 month ago
Most questions lack the information needed to answer them at all. So I skipped the whole quiz
Auntriarch 4 weeks ago
Honestly the quiz is crãp, but the comments are gold
Load More Replies... Littlemiss 4 weeks ago
Most of these are pretty simple, would you appreciate it if done to you
Crouching_Penn_Hidden_Teller@yahoo.com 4 weeks ago
a lot of these questions are too vague to answer
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 1 month ago (edited)
I know these sort of questions have to be black and white, the reality is though, in life, in circumstances like the above, there will be grey areas.
Emilu 1 month ago
Right? I like the quizzes (my inner teenage girl always loved/loves quizzes 🤣) but I can count on one hand the questions I could answer without saying "well, this needs more information, but given this is all I have, I guess I'll pick this..."
Load More Replies... Alex Martin 1 month ago
Which sibling and what impact on my health? Will helping compromise my ability to support my own spouse and children? What kind of family secret? Why does the friend need the money? What is the prognosis for my parent, what does the doctor say, is this a real thing or false hope? Why do I believe they aren't guilty, is it a gut feeling or something supported by evidence? The most difficult decisions in life aren't black and white, they are grey and they require context.
DH 1 month ago
Most questions lack the information needed to answer them at all. So I skipped the whole quiz
Auntriarch 4 weeks ago
Honestly the quiz is crãp, but the comments are gold
Load More Replies... Littlemiss 4 weeks ago
Most of these are pretty simple, would you appreciate it if done to you
Crouching_Penn_Hidden_Teller@yahoo.com 4 weeks ago
a lot of these questions are too vague to answer
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