Imagine working a full-time job and looking forward to a family dinner, only to find out that you're the only one eating alone. This is the reality for a 20-year-old woman whose family seems to prioritize her sister's schedule over hers. Despite her attempts to find a solution, her mother refuses to budge, leaving her feeling isolated and frustrated. Let's dive into this family drama and see if we can figure out why her sister's schedule is always the top priority. 😕🍽️
Sister's Schedule Reigns Supreme: Woman Left Eating Alone at Family Dinners 😤🍽️
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Is It Too Much to Ask for a Fair Schedule? 🕰️👩👧👧
A 20-year-old woman is left feeling frustrated and isolated as her family continues to prioritize her sister's schedule over hers for family dinners. Despite trying to find a fair solution, her mother refuses to budge, leaving her to eat alone at every gathering. Even her grandmother, who supports her, is unable to sway the family's decision. With no other options, she's considering skipping out on family dinners altogether. So, who's really being unreasonable here? Let's see what the internet has to say about this family conflict... 💭📣
Skipping family dinner for sister's schedule? NTA, say commenters. 😊
Candy2228 | Candy2228
Sibling favoritism sparks dinner drama 🤪
rayvon2006 | rayvon2006
Family dinner schedule excludes OP, NTA for feeling unwelcome 😞
[deleted] | [deleted]
Hosting family meals at your place could give you the time you want with them 🥳
Jazzlike_Humor3340 | Jazzlike_Humor3340
Bond with your grandma over dinner, NTA commenter suggests 💕
rapt2right | rapt2right
Weekday family events: odd or practical? Grandma works by choice 😊
Kris82868 | Kris82868
NTA, but it's time to create distance from your family 👋
thehomie | thehomie
Mom's blatant favoritism sparks sibling rivalry 👍
[deleted] | [deleted]
NTA. Expressing feelings to mom, but reply suggests compromise.
SirEDCaLot | SirEDCaLot
Playing favorites with family schedules 😔 NTA takes a stand
pumpkin2291 | pumpkin2291
Mom's favoritism causing family dinner drama. NTA suggests alternating.
wordsinotherwords | wordsinotherwords
Skipping family dinners for grandma, NTA wins this round 😎
Proud_Spell_1711 | Proud_Spell_1711
Demanding an explanation for favoritism in a polite way 👏
silfy_star | silfy_star
Commenter suggests dysfunctional family dynamics, leaving OP eating alone 🤔
mrstrust | mrstrust
NTA for missing dinner, but early dinner time is ridiculous 😂
SnarkyGoblin85 | SnarkyGoblin85
Weekend dinners not an option for working grandmother 🤔
Walktothebrook | Walktothebrook
Sibling favoritism sucks, take your granny out for lunch 😊
zarabethnak | zarabethnak
NTA with a relatable experience, sister should deal with consequence 🙌
throwaway516412 | throwaway516412
Fair compromise suggested for family dinner scheduling 🙌
an_actual_mystery | an_actual_mystery
NTA. The problem is not about you vs. your sister. It's about who's eating first. Props to your grandmother for waiting to eat with you on her birthday. 🙏
calling_water | calling_water
"I'm no longer participating in family events." - Setting boundaries 💪
asdrfgbn | asdrfgbn
Stand up for yourself and spend time with those who care 💪
Grannywine | Grannywine
Commenter asks for more information on dinner prep situation 👀
sallyowens | sallyowens
NTA comment could have been worded better for family harmony 😔
narpilepsy | narpilepsy
Sibling dinner drama: sister's schedule reigns supreme 😤
SandyInStLouis | SandyInStLouis
Eating dinner at 4 pm? NTA, unless you're over 80 😂
the_show_must_go_onn | the_show_must_go_onn
Late lunch or early dinner? The debate continues 🤔
BreqsCousin | BreqsCousin
Sister rushes family dinners for her own convenience 🤔
k-rizzle01 | k-rizzle01
Commenter calls out mom and sister as a**holes. 👎
iMomLikeCrazy | iMomLikeCrazy
Fairness in family dinners: NTA suggests alternating schedules 🍕
Calm_Initial | Calm_Initial
Debate over early dinner time sparks hilarious comment thread 😂
lcj29 | lcj29
Don't let your sister's schedule control your family dinners 🍕
Radiant_Cat618 | Radiant_Cat618
Skipping dinner when you're already eating alone? 🤔
Doctor-Amazing | Doctor-Amazing
Commenter's 'scraped goat' analogy gets a laugh 😂
iMESSupCOMMONphrases | iMESSupCOMMONphrases
Cooking for one person first is harder. Don't take it personally. 😊
ionmoon | ionmoon
Sibling dinner drama: 🤔 Asking to alternate makes you an a**hole?
gw2kpro | gw2kpro
Sibling rivalry at its finest. 🙄
Hopeful_Avocado_300 | Hopeful_Avocado_300
Mom shows blatant favoritism, NTA for questioning it. 👍
Order66-Cody | Order66-Cody
Family dinner exclusion, NTA suggests compromise for inclusion 🍕
DisembarkEmbargo | DisembarkEmbargo
Sarcastic NTA comment shuts down family favoritism debate 😂
Throwjob42 | Throwjob42
Prioritize yourself and your grandmother. Don't chase after neglectful family. 👏
MariaInconnu | MariaInconnu
Commenter questions OP's situation and offers perspective on sister's schedule.
Current-Photo2857 | Current-Photo2857
Standing up for yourself at family dinners 🥇 NTA
Einstein20192021 | Einstein20192021
Family dinners without you? NTA, spend time with grandma 😊
Feeling-better2day | Feeling-better2day
Standing up to family favoritism. NTA 👍
Fierywitchburn333 | Fierywitchburn333
Favoritism stinks! NTA for wanting fair treatment 👍
krazzy_guy | krazzy_guy
Being an only child has its perks 😉
Pharm-Poet | Pharm-Poet
Skipping family dinners, NTA suggests a working schedule for all 😊
Signal_Boat7276 | Signal_Boat7276
Stand up for yourself! 🙌 Ask why sister gets priority.
loudent2 | loudent2
Suggests taking grandma out for lunch or surprising her at work 😊
PinkHairRocks | PinkHairRocks
Family prioritizes sister's schedule over OP, NTA for skipping dinner 🙌
Ok_Juice7282 | Ok_Juice7282
NTA commenter suggests family doesn't understand WFH responsibilities 😕
TeamChaos17 | TeamChaos17
Family dinners without family? NTA for feeling left out 🤷🏻♀️
Wintersmight | Wintersmight
Family dinners without family? Not cool. NTA stands strong.
theresbeans | theresbeans
Standing up for oneself during family dinners 🍕 is reasonable. Stick to your schedule 👍
Seabreeze24m | Seabreeze24m
Eating alone defeats the purpose of a family dinner 🤷🏻♀️
[deleted] | [deleted]
Take control of the dinner table 🍕 and show your sister who's boss 🤘
bcharbo | bcharbo
Polite request for compromise deemed 'ah' by unreasonable family. NTA 👍
canvasshoes2 | canvasshoes2
Sibling rivalry at the dinner table 🍕
battousaidedo | battousaidedo
Working full-time and left alone at family dinners. Relatable 🙌
exotickonflict- | exotickonflict-
Sibling favoritism? Not cool. NTA calls out the behavior. 🙌
[deleted] | [deleted]
Skipping family dinner? NTA. Pack a plate and go home 🙌
D_Nicole91 | D_Nicole91
Take control of your life \& show up for what matters 💪
Kempeth | Kempeth
Avoid family drama by having dinner with dad instead 🙌
Jakeisbae | Jakeisbae
Skip family dinners without making a fuss 😎
Juan_DLC | Juan_DLC
Sister's schedule causing family dinners dilemma? NTA suggests work excuse.
Stabbuwaifu823 | Stabbuwaifu823
Mom's favoritism is clear, but defensive instead of apologetic. NTA 👍
redcore4 | redcore4
Skipping family dinner for leftovers? NTA strikes again! 😎
ZumboPrime | ZumboPrime
Mom's playing favorites, stop going. Plan dinners with grandma 😍
Tea_and_Biscuits12 | Tea_and_Biscuits12
Mother's motives questioned in prioritizing sister's schedule over fairness. 🤔
efgrigby | efgrigby
Take control of your dinners and invite Grandma for company! 🍕
Travelturtle | Travelturtle
Mature response to family dinner conflict 👏
StarieeyedJ | StarieeyedJ
Eating alone at 'family dinners'? Definitely NTA here 👍
Lori_D | Lori_D
Commenter is not the a**hole, no replies.
GrandmasterYoda1 | GrandmasterYoda1
