22-Year-Old Fed Up With Family’s Unfair Treatment, Plans to Move Across the Country to Boyfriend’s Place

Imagine being a 22-year-old woman, forced to move back home after an abrupt end to your life-changing exchange program abroad. You settle into your parent’s spare bedroom, only to find out that your younger sister wants to move back home and take over your room. To make matters worse, your mom sides with your sister, and you’re expected to move your belongings to your grandparent’s house. This is the reality for one young woman, who is now contemplating a drastic move to escape the unfair treatment she’s been facing in her family. ‍♀️

An Unexpected Return Home

Back to the Parent’s House

Sister’s Demands

The Room Dilemma ️

Mom’s Solution? ‍♀️

Sister’s Stubbornness

Mom’s Unfair Response

Another Burden to Bear

Grandparents’ House Issues

Fed Up with Sister’s Behavior

A Strained Relationship

Boyfriend’s Offer

Considering an Early Move

The Big Question ❓

A Drastic Move to Escape Unfair Treatment?

Tired of being treated unfairly and constantly having to accommodate her sister’s whims, this 22-year-old woman is now considering a major decision: moving across the country to live with her boyfriend, two weeks from now. She had planned to move in with him after graduation, but the recent events and her family’s favoritism have pushed her to the edge. Will she take the leap and leave her family behind to show them she won’t put up with their unequal treatment anymore? Let’s see what the internet thinks of her situation…

NTA. Moving out early to be with boyfriend, family favors sister.

Do what’s right for you and your relationship

Escape unfair treatment, find love and appreciation

Commenter supports OP’s decision to move for better treatment and safety.

Move ASAP for WiFi and sanity. NTA for leaving.

Suggests confronting parents calmly and spending time with grandparents

You go girl! Standing up against unfair family treatment. #NTA

Commenter acknowledges OP’s family’s reasoning but criticizes their lack of communication

Move with the BF if you want. Just make certain you can graduate in a timely manner. About the BF/GF move situation… remember only 2 things can happen: marriage or separation. And stop worrying about the old folks and golden child at home.

Choosing love over family? NTA, but don’t forget grandparents

NTA for planning to move out, but consider COVID-19 risks

Moving in with grandparents during pandemic could be deadly

Move on and don’t look back. NTA

Don’t be pushed over! You’re an adult now

Commenter suggests alternatives for moving out, encourages physical activity

Moving in with boyfriend due to finances not ideal, but understandable.

Encouraging response to 22-year-old’s plan to leave toxic family

Moving out early due to family issues, but where’s the wifi?

Be responsible: Self-quarantine before visiting elderly grandparents

Think twice before moving in with your BF to escape family

Go for it! NTA, prioritize your happiness

Put yourself first and have a backup plan

Find peace by moving away from toxic family

Go girl! Follow your heart and live your life

Leaving won’t be the big F you think it is

Moving across the country may not solve the problem. Consider options

Moving in with boyfriend is a good idea. NTA

NTA! Follow your heart and live your best life!

Sneaky move, but sometimes necessary for a fresh start

Fed up 22-year-old plans to move in with BF. NTA.

Grandparents may be the only allies in OP’s family feud

Commenter frustrated with lack of Coronavirus discussion in section.

Think twice before making big decisions on principle

Grandparents deserve explanation for moving, NTA handles it well

Moving in with boyfriend during quarantine: NTA but risky ‍♀️

NTA, go no contact. Moving won’t get the message across.

Moving away from toxic family for a better life

Moving in with a loved one is common, but move for the right reasons. NTA

Commenter defends OP’s decision to move, no conflict here

Supportive comment encourages OP to communicate with grandparents and move out

NTA for moving, but be cautious of COVID on East Coast

Sister’s apartment an option? Commenters suggest alternatives.

Cutting ties with toxic family for a healthier life

Go girl! Make your own choices and live your best life!

Moving away from toxic family, NTA. Visit grandparents before leaving

Go girl! Move to your boyfriend’s, your mum’s being unfair

Time to spread your wings and fly! NTA

Fed up with family’s unfair treatment, 22-year-old plans move

Choosing yourself over entitled family members. NTA

Moving out during COVID? NTA, but stay safe and update us!

NTA – Moving out to escape unfair treatment

Sister wants her room, 22yo moves to BF’s

Moving on to happiness, NTA. Boyfriend’s waiting for you

Moving in prematurely to spite family can kill a relationship.

Taking control of your life and not letting family dictate. NTA

No a-hole here. Moving out after being pushed to grandparents’.

Sibling favoritism? Check out r/raisedbynarcissists for support

Moving across the country to boyfriend’s place? Bad idea. NTA.

Supportive comment encourages moving in with boyfriend, warns of risks.

Self-care first! You deserve to be happy

Stand up for yourself and make your mother aware of consequences

Don’t let unsupportive family hold you back

Moving out? NTA, go live your best life with your boyfriend!

Moving in with loved ones is great!

Don’t make major life decisions out of spite or anger

Commenter supports decision to move, calls OP NTA

Debate over whether OP is the a**hole for moving out