It’s the most wonderful time of the year… or is it? I thought I was in for a jolly ol’ Christmas at my parents’ house, but little did I know, my brother had a surprise up his sleeve that would turn our holiday dinner into a full-blown family drama! Buckle up, because this story is a wild ride from start to finish!
Christmas Chaos: Brother’s Bold Assumption!

College Conundrum: Brother’s Big News!

Money Matters: Brother’s Savings Plan!

Roommate Ruckus: Brother’s Shocking Suggestion!

Laughter Leads to Drama: Brother’s Reaction!

♂️ No Roommates Allowed: Brother’s Disbelief!

️ Dinner Invites Only: Brother’s Disappointment!

Mopey Madness: Brother’s Bitter Reaction! ♂️

AITA? Seeking Third-Party Thoughts!

Brother’s Bold Assumption Leads to Christmas Chaos!
So, here’s the tea: my brother drops a bombshell at dinner, casually mentioning he plans to live with me and my wife while attending college in our city! I couldn’t help but laugh, thinking he was joking… but boy, was I wrong! Cue the drama, tears, and a whole lot of awkwardness. I tried to let him down gently, but he wasn’t having it. Now, I’m left wondering if I’m the a-hole for not wanting my brother as a roomie during our newlywed phase. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this messy situation!
Sibling boundaries respected – laughter ensues

Respect boundaries, even with family. NTA

Huge burden on newlyweds, brother’s assumption is the bigger sin

Sibling entitlement at its finest, NTA for setting boundaries

Brother’s entitlement and lack of planning criticized. NTA.

Laughed at brother’s request to move in, but understandable. NTA.

NTA gets laughs for refusing brother’s 4-year free stay

Setting boundaries with family is important. NTA
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Newlywed not the a**hole for laughing at brother’s sudden request

Brother expects free room and board, gets reality check. NTA

Setting boundaries is important. NTA handled it well.

NTA: Commenter responds to brother-in-law drama with laughter and profanity.

Supportive comment – Young brother doesn’t understand, NTA.

Giving brother a reality check. NTA.

Brother wanted free rent, OP said no. NTA

Assertive response to unwanted roommate announcement. NTA

Setting boundaries with family – NTA

Family tension rises as newlywed refuses to house brother

Deciding on letting family move in – NAH, but be considerate

NTA for laughing at a joke proposal. Reasonable given circumstances.

Brother assumed he could move in, newlywed sets him straight.

Setting boundaries is hard, but NTA for standing your ground

Setting boundaries with family members – NTA’s hilarious reaction

Laughing was the nicest response Newlywed says NTA.

Dodging a bullet NTA for refusing entitled brother.

Marriage changes priorities – but was OP’s reaction justified? ESH ♀️

Newlywed defends decision not to let brother move in

NTA for refusing to let entitled brother move in

Setting boundaries = nipping it in the bud

First year of marriage should be special for just you two

Standing up to family pressure, NTA keeps house boundaries

Assuming makes an a** out of u and me

User finds situation amusing and declares NTA.

Unexpected family visits led to anger and frustration

Setting boundaries with family – NTA stands their ground.

Creative solution to brother-in-law problem.
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Not obligated to provide family with housing.

Understanding NTA’s situation and offering advice for reconciliation

Brother assumes he can move in without asking. NTA

Brother assumes free rent, commenter calls him a clown. NTA.

Brother assumes free living arrangements, commenter calls out audacity.

Laughing at sibling’s entitlement to move in – NTA wins

Expectations vs reality. Happens to everyone. Not the a**hole.

Brother assumes, commenter defends newlywed’s decision, no a-hole here

Being a newlywed comes with new responsibilities. NTA.

Setting boundaries with family. NTA for expecting financial contribution.

Curiosity leads to discovery in housing dispute

Uninvited brother asks to move in, gets rejected.

Dodged a bullet with toxic family. NTA

NTA. Brother assumed you’d be his ‘financial parents’.

Setting boundaries is healthy. Entitled brother learns the hard way

Saying no to entitled family members

Sarcastic comment sparks laughter, newlywed not the a**hole – NTA
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Taking responsibility – first lesson learnt!

Brother’s entitlement questioned, commenter declares NTA (Not the A-hole)

Savage response to brother’s request for a huge favor.

Setting boundaries and prioritizing your sanctuary is important. NTA
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Brother’s entitlement ruins newlywed life – NTA for refusing.
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Sibling wants to move in, pay half rent – NAH/NTA

Newlywed refuses to let brother move in, but laughs at him. NTA.

Laughing may have hurt, but necessary reality check. NTA

Being homeless and asking for help is tough. NTA.

Teaching a life lesson with a laugh #NTA

Sibling rivalry? Newlywed denies brother’s request to move in.

Don’t feel bad for laughing, NTA. It’s not your fault.

Setting boundaries with family

Brother assumes he can move in rent-free, commenter says NTA
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College brother assumes free housing, commenter says NTA for refusal

NTA for refusing, but any help you can offer?

Boundaries set, laughs had. NTA wins this family feud.

Brother tries to move in with newlyweds without permission

Brother assumes free rent, newlywed NTA, family explodes
