Living at home with your parents can be a blessing, but it can also come with its fair share of challenges. One 21-year-old woman found herself in a frustrating situation when her brother and his wife repeatedly invaded her personal space. Despite her pleas for privacy, her brother continued to barge into her room without permission. Now, she’s considering getting a lock to keep them out, but her brother thinks she’s overreacting. Is she really being unreasonable, or is it time for her to take a stand?
Living at Home: The Setup
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Brother and His Wife: Frequent Visitors ♂️ ♀️
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The Barging-In Problem
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New Kittens, Old Habits
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Repeated Requests for Respect
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Wife Follows Suit ❤️
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Privacy Invasion: The Breaking Point
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The Lock Solution
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Brother’s Reaction: Accusations of Overreaction
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Kitten Care Concerns
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Kittens’ Freedom
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No Kitten Imprisonment Here
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The Dilemma: To Lock or Not to Lock? ❓
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Is She Overreacting or Just Standing Her Ground? ♀️
After months of her brother and his wife barging into her room without permission, this 21-year-old woman has had enough. She’s considering getting a lock to keep them out, but her brother thinks she’s overreacting and being cruel to him and the kittens. Is she really being unreasonable, or is it time for her to take a stand and protect her privacy? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Install a lock and a little cat door for privacy and freedom.

Brother wants kittens but doesn’t want to adopt. NTA.

Sibling boundary issues: NTA for wanting privacy

Sister deserves privacy Kittens don’t equal brother’s entitlement

Setting boundaries: NTA stands up to disrespectful family members

NTA. Brother’s behavior is a power play, invading privacy. Suggestions offered.

Install a lock for privacy and mental health

Sibling boundaries respected, but brother’s behavior is creepy

Sibling privacy matters. Knock and ask for permission.

Protect your privacy with a lock NTA

NTA! Lock is a great idea, but going nuclear?

Commenter suggests hanging around naked to deter weirdo brother

Sibling privacy matters, just knock! NTA

Sister stands up for herself and shuts down entitled brother

Sibling privacy battle escalates, NTA takes drastic measures

Respectful sibling boundaries lead to a happier household

Basic manners are not cruel. Kids know better, why not adults? ♀️

Brother disregards privacy and cat ownership, sister NTA
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Lock it up! NTA takes control of sibling privacy.

Brother and his wife act like children in sister’s room
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Secure your space and peace of mind with a kitty flap

Respect private space ♀️ and adopt your own kittens

Protect your space and boundaries, and stand up to entitlement

Sister’s unconventional solution to privacy problem shocks brother

Take back control! Get that lock and don’t look back!

21-year-old sister deserves privacy, brother pushed her to it.

Sibling boundaries: Locking out entitled brother from private space

Siblings battle over privacy: NTA suggests door stopper solution

Sibling rivalry over privacy and popsicles on the bed.

Savage suggestion for privacy invasion. NTA for wanting privacy.

Sibling invasion of privacy: NTA needs lock or move out.

Commenter calls out childish behavior, defends sister’s privacy

Locking out family for privacy: NTA and get that lock

Deserve privacy from whiny brother and clingy girlfriend.

Sibling boundary issues resolved with a lock and cat flap

Sibling rivalry sparks shocking solution to privacy invasion ⚡
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Sibling rivalry at its finest. Lock and load!

Lock that door and keep your privacy! NTA

Respectful boundaries: Sister deserves privacy in her own home.

Door stopper trick to keep out unwanted guests. NTA.

Personal space is important, especially for comfort and scent

Lock him out and enjoy your personal space! NTA

Set boundaries and lock them out! NTA

Setting boundaries with siblings can be tough

Take control of your privacy with a lock

Kitten safety concerns raised in privacy dispute.

Kittens love to watch her, but sister wants privacy

Suggests embarrassing brother with props to get privacy lock.

Respect boundaries , get your own kitten

Sibling boundary dispute: Makeup in bathroom or bedroom? NTA wins.

Sister takes stand for privacy against clueless brother. NTA

NTA. Protect your space and teach your brother boundaries

Privacy matters! Agreed, NTA.

Sibling boundary issues escalate, NTA stands up for privacy
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NTA, of course. Logistics of locking door discussed. Ideal solution proposed.

Respect boundaries , own space is a must .

Setting boundaries with a lock on the door

Sister defends privacy and her cats from entitled brother

Sibling boundaries respected, comment section empty.

Setting boundaries with humor, but will it work?

Respect my privacy! ♀️

Sassy and supportive: NTA! Tell your grown ass brother to get his own kittens.

Respect for privacy at any age

Privacy matters! NTA suggests getting a lock and a kitten.

Respect privacy and adorable kittens win hearts

Respect boundaries! NTA for wanting privacy in your own room

Cat cuteness doesn’t give him the right to barge in

Sibling boundaries respected, no a**holes here

Respect for privacy is key in family relationships

Brother needs a knocking lesson

Install a lock or cat door, avoid awkward encounters

Sibling recommends nudism as solution to privacy dispute.

Defending privacy: No need to question being NTA
