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AITAH for refusing to drive my family and friends?

Ever since I [M29] started my driving lessons at 16, I loathe driving.

I always told everyone that I hate driving. I drive only when I'm in a VERY good mood - when I'm okay with sacrificing some of my well-being to help someone.

I was a truck driver in the army for 3 years, hated every day.

I had 2 clashes recently, one with my best friend's birthday, where the group instantly had the expectation that I'd be driving everyone, though I never made that deal and wasn't made aware - they did know I was free and had no excuse not to drive, but I still refused to drive because I hate it that much - we all took a bus.

Today, my sister had eye surgery. She needed someone with her at the surgery to drive her there and back, and I reluctantly agreed - because I was prepared and in a decent mood, and though I should've known, there's also a review of her surgery tomorrow - but she said she can take a bus, to which I was relieved.

I live in Israel, so it's war time, and my dad is livid - to be honest, I'd rather get hit by a rocket than drive again, but he's absolutely furious with me - Yes, I understand it's war time, but one of these days I'll drive off a cliff as I'm tired of feeling like I owe everyone help.

If surrendering my license was viable, didn't affect job prospects, didn't hurt my social standing, and (non-existing) dating life, I'd probably do it.

AITAH?

Posted Mar 8, 2026, 8:15 PM UTC

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