We all have that one family member who loves to ask for favors but never seems to return them. Well, one woman has had enough of her sister-in-law's antics and decided to put her foot down. After years of being taken advantage of, she finally said no more. But was she in the wrong for standing up for herself? Let's dive into the story and find out. 😏
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No More Favors for SIL: Justified or Overreaction? 🤔
After years of being taken advantage of, this woman finally put her foot down and refused to help her sister-in-law. From broken promises to last-minute cancellations, it seems like her SIL never learns her lesson. But was our protagonist too harsh, or was it time to stand up for herself? Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation... 😈
Skipping out on SIL's cleaning was petty but justified. 🤷♀️
junkieboy05 | junkieboy05
NTA for refusing to help SIL after broken promises 😲
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SIL's broken promises and lies exposed, NTA wins this round 👏
anonymous_cheese | anonymous_cheese
Husband won't clean SIL's house, OP is NTA 😊
applebananasmoothie | applebananasmoothie
Standing up to entitled family member. NTA 👏
Blobbyf1sh | Blobbyf1sh
SIL breaks promises, manipulates kids. NTA for refusing help 👏
Rud1st | Rud1st
Don't let anyone walk over you or your family 🙏. Calling her would've been pointless 😲
madelinehannah | madelinehannah
Don't make deals with her anymore 🙄
yourlittlebirdie | yourlittlebirdie
Exchanging labor or compensation is fair. Unreliability has consequences. 👍
madelinegumbo | madelinegumbo
Families and freeloaders 🤣😂
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NTA. Commenters agree sister got a taste of her own medicine 😍
BishonenPrincess | BishonenPrincess
Keeping promises is important, especially to kids 👍
Ladyughsalot1 | Ladyughsalot1
Proud of OP for standing up to SIL's broken promises 👏
upthecreekwthnocanoe | upthecreekwthnocanoe
Protective mom stands up for her child against selfish SIL 😏
love1336 | love1336
No more favors for SIL, NTA. 😊
Amara_Undone | Amara_Undone
Friendship boundaries set, entitled person put in their place 👍
slowjackal78 | slowjackal78
Setting boundaries isn't petty, it's self-care 🙌
-PlipPlops- | -PlipPlops-
SIL expects free cleaning service, OP refuses politely. 👍
m_iawia | m_iawia
Petty or practical? Commenter suggests charging for broken promise.
PhilosophicalEeyore | PhilosophicalEeyore
Standing up for what's right 👏. Refusing to tolerate injustice 👍. NTA
MsRenee2020 | MsRenee2020
Setting boundaries with family. Hard NTA with a clap emoji.
Djhinnwe | Djhinnwe
Barter deal broken multiple times, NTA for standing up.
ThatMater | ThatMater
Standing up to entitled family members 💪
scarybottom | scarybottom
Cutting toxic family ties 👍
HarmnMac | HarmnMac
Stop enabling her behavior and go no contact. NTA 👍
seba_make | seba_make
Don't let anyone manipulate you with broken promises 😲
typhoon_lolo | typhoon_lolo
NTA commenter advocates for self-sufficiency while waiting for help 🙌
Mysterious_Ad7461 | Mysterious_Ad7461
NTA. Perfectly handled. Who cheats a child? 😱
Melancholywaters | Melancholywaters
SIL gets what she deserves, NTA played it well 👏
G8RTOAD | G8RTOAD
Don't be a doormat. Stick to your word. 💪
iluvcats17 | iluvcats17
Woman stands up for herself after SIL breaks promises 😊
StudioCute | StudioCute
Mom's wise words on laziness resonate with NTA comment.
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NTA. The hypocrisy in her complaint is golden. 😂
ea93 | ea93
Setting boundaries and not falling for false promises. 👍
Calm_Initial | Calm_Initial
No sympathy for SIL 😒 #NTA
dawdreygore | dawdreygore
NTA! Tell us more about why you think so 🤔
Random_51 | Random_51
Standing up to a scammer - NTA 💯
InfiniteItem | InfiniteItem
SIL gets a taste of her own medicine 😍
Bug_a_boo_Mama | Bug_a_boo_Mama
Lazy SIL expects OP to do all the cleaning. NTA 👍
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Avoided a scam thanks to a helpful SIL. 👍
swhitmore917 | swhitmore917
Woman stands up to SIL's broken promises and hypocrisy 💪
Magi_Exos | Magi_Exos
Setting boundaries is important. You did the right thing 👍
squeakylittlecat | squeakylittlecat
SIL broke promises, now wants help? NTA for refusing 🤔
PanicTechnical | PanicTechnical
Don't let broken promises slide 💪. Stand your ground! 👏
hellogawgous | hellogawgous
Commenter sympathizes with OP but calls out SIL's laziness 🤔
xoxoforeverblessed | xoxoforeverblessed
Procrastination leads to family conflict ⏳️
PhantomStrangeSolitu | PhantomStrangeSolitu
Daughter's abuser gets what she deserves. NTA 👏
MissThirteen | MissThirteen
Did she pay the 20? The suspense is killing me 🤔
Majin-Squall | Majin-Squall
SIL broke a deal and took advantage of daughter 🤯
redtoad3212 | redtoad3212
User calls out SIL for being a cheap, lying scammer. 😱
Throwaway41790a | Throwaway41790a
Friend breaks barter deal, commenter stops babysitting. NTA 👍
deee00 | deee00
Protecting kids' work ethics with upfront payment and supervision. 💪
angelmr2 | angelmr2
Get paid upfront and avoid broken promises 💰
SeaDRC11 | SeaDRC11
Make them earn it! NTA teaches SIL a lesson 👍
dca_user | dca_user
Cutting toxic family ties 👍
Surly01 | Surly01
SIL wants free cleaning service, OP says NTA 👍
ComprehensiveBand586 | ComprehensiveBand586
Playful NTA comment with a hint of sarcasm and humor.
ddmorgan1223 | ddmorgan1223
Sister's broken promises lead to justified refusal to help 😍
SparklePr1ncess | SparklePr1ncess
Agreed to conditions, couldn't fulfill them. NTA for refusing help 👍
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Don't let her take advantage of you! Cut her off. 🙅🏼
kanna172014 | kanna172014
Commenter supports OP's decision not to help SIL. 👍
Lost_Consideration90 | Lost_Consideration90
Is it petty to cut off help without communication? 🤔
Jelixpo | Jelixpo
Setting boundaries and sticking to them 💪
Thediciplematt | Thediciplematt
Empowering response to a difficult situation 💪
The_Blueser | The_Blueser
Setting boundaries and consequences. 👍
izthatso | izthatso
Setting boundaries early on can prevent future conflicts 🙌
AnxiousPresentation6 | AnxiousPresentation6
Playing the game or being petty? NTA for setting boundaries 😎
lethargicturtle40 | lethargicturtle40
NTA gets petty revenge on SIL, and it's satisfying 😍
sailorsweetheart | sailorsweetheart
Always get payment up front to avoid broken promises. NTA 👍
millymollymel | millymollymel
Don't let family take advantage of you. Stand up for yourself! 💪
tjlaw1987 | tjlaw1987
Holding someone accountable for broken promises. NTA 👍
Dreadedredhead | Dreadedredhead
OP refuses to help SIL after broken promises. NTA 👍
JCWa50 | JCWa50
Demand payment or favors first to avoid broken promises 👍
dbf06 | dbf06
No maid service for SIL. NTA 👍
Dovahkiinkv1 | Dovahkiinkv1
Being petty but justified? 🤔
fuck_this_shit_1 | fuck_this_shit_1
MTA called out, but for what? 🤔
B-Girl-Ca | B-Girl-Ca
Setting boundaries with unreliable family members 🙏
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No deal, no effort, no sympathy - NTA wins 👏
SnooChickens5652 | SnooChickens5652
Don't let anyone take advantage of your kindness! NTA 😊
CutiePtooie | CutiePtooie
Validation feels good! Offer to play with niece without expectations.
re_nonsequiturs | re_nonsequiturs
Lesson learned: no more favors without upfront payment 💰
Dana07620 | Dana07620
Not the a**hole, but what promises were broken? 🤔
bizianka | bizianka
Supportive comment section with no opposing views 👏
cocomimi3 | cocomimi3
