Sure! Here’s a realistic and nuanced “Am I the Asshole?” (AITA)-style story:

AITA for not letting my brother’s fiancée wear my mom’s wedding dress?

So, some context: I (28F) lost my mom six years ago to cancer. She and I were super close, and before she passed, she gave me her wedding dress and told me she hoped I’d wear it one day. It’s very sentimental to me. I keep it preserved in a special garment bag in my closet.

My younger brother (25M) recently got engaged to his girlfriend, Emily (24F). She’s sweet and we get along pretty well. A few weeks ago, she came over for coffee, and while we were talking about her wedding plans, she casually mentioned how beautiful my mom’s dress was. I agreed, and she suddenly asked if she could wear it for her wedding “as a way to honor her memory.”

I was taken aback. I told her that while I appreciated the thought, I wasn’t comfortable lending it out, and I planned on wearing it myself someday. She seemed a little surprised but didn’t say much.

Later that night, I got a call from my brother. He said Emily was hurt and felt like I was being possessive and that I could “just get it altered again” after she wore it.He also said that he want to “honor our mom as well.” Which js total bull because he can honor her in a way special to him! I stood my ground, saying it’s not about logistics—it’s deeply personal to me.

Now a few family members are chiming in, saying I’m being selfish and that “it’s just a dress” and I should be happy someone wants to honor Mom that way. My dad is on my side, but it’s become a bit of a family mess.

So, AITA for saying no?