Sisterly Love or Favoritism? Woman Refuses to Take in Step-Sisters ‍♀️

Imagine having a sister who’s constantly pushed to bond with her step-sisters, but she’s just not feeling it. She escapes to your apartment to get away from the pressure, and then your mom asks you to take in all three girls while she goes on vacation. What would you do? That’s the dilemma a 20-year-old woman faced when her mom wanted to go on a week-long vacation with her husband. She agreed to take in her sister, but not her step-sisters, causing some serious family drama. Let’s dive into the story to see what happened.

A Sister’s Safe Haven

The Vacation Request

Saying No to Step-Sisters ❌

Mom’s Suggestion ️

Accusations of Favoritism

The Truth Comes Out ️

Mom Blames Her Daughter

A Relationship Shouldn’t Be Forced

Vacation Postponed

Step-Dad’s Family Situation

The Step-Sisters’ Mom

Forced Sharing

Step-Sisters’ Behavior

Mom Thinks She Knows Best ‍♀️

Vacation During a Pandemic?

The Verdict: Sisterly Love or Unfair Favoritism?

So, is this woman wrong for refusing to take in her step-sisters while her mom goes on vacation? She claims she doesn’t know them well enough and that there isn’t enough space in her apartment. Her mom accuses her of favoritism, but she insists that her sister is her own person with her own feelings. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NTA for refusing to take in step-sisters for a week

NTA. Sister’s autonomy respected, mom and husband TA for lack of planning

NTA. Your house, your rules. Mom’s being manipulative

Marriage doesn’t make a family. NTA for not taking step-sisters.

NTA. Commenter suggests logical alternatives to entitled stepfamily.

No babysitting for free, especially during a pandemic

Commenter questions the logistics of the situation.

Woman refuses to take in step-sisters, defends sisterly bond

NTA. Step-sisters not her responsibility. Suggests alternative arrangements.

Forced relationships aren’t real relationships

Stand your ground! NTA for refusing to house step-sisters

Age and familiarity play a role in relationships. NTA.

Being an awesome big sister and NTA

Adult step-sister refuses to share apartment with strangers

Commenter questions parents’ decision to leave teens during pandemic vacation.

Commenter calls out family for pandemic insensitivity. NTA.

Parenting comes with responsibilities. NTA for refusing babysitting duty.

Short and sweet. You don’t owe anyone childcare. NTA

Trust issues and pandemic vacations fuel NTA comment thread.

No need to sacrifice your plans for entitled family members. #NTA

Stepdad’s responsibility? Commenter questions favoritism in family dynamics.

Setting boundaries with step-sisters. NTA.

No obligation to treat step-siblings same as sister. #NTA ‍♀️

Don’t be a babysitter for your step-sisters. NTA

Curious why parents vacation during pandemic? Comment section weighs in

Taking in three minors is not a simple houseguest situation

Taking care of step-sisters’ kids: NTA, parents responsible.

Real sister vs. strangers. NTA for favoritism.

Building a relationship with step family is great, but forcing it?

Mom’s a bully, wants to control your household. NTA

Curious about the mother’s whereabouts and pandemic safety concerns

Refusing to take in step-sisters. NTA, too many responsibilities

NTA. Setting boundaries with family is important.

NTA for not taking in step-sisters during pandemic vacation

Setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care. ‍♀️

NTA. Valid points about family and boundaries.

NTA calls out questionable vacation plans during pandemic

NTA suggests finding another home for step-sisters. Fair or not?

Commenter supports OP’s decision to move out, calls mother rude

Strangers as step-sisters? NTA for refusing to take them in

Sibling rivalry or justified boundaries? Commenter prioritizes biological sister.

Step-sisters not welcome: NTA explains the potential problems.

Love can’t be forced. Sister not obligated to bond. #NTA

Not her responsibility. Family needs therapy and parenting class.

Commenter questions step-sister responsibility, doubts own maturity.

Step-sisters left without care due to mom’s poor planning. NTA.

User defends woman’s decision to not take in step-sisters.

Refusing to co-parent step-sisters you barely know? NTA

New stepdad, new sisters, but not my responsibility. NTA

Step-sisters don’t want to stay, commenter says NTA ✌️

Daily check-ins instead of step-sisters at home? NTA.

Step-sisters aren’t sisters. NTA for refusing to babysit.

Taking in sister, not step-sisters. NTA, husband’s family?

Commenter questions vacation during pandemic, supports OP’s decision.

Blending families takes time and can’t be forced. #NTA

Sibling support shines through in step-sister drama ❤️

Choosing family doesn’t always mean blood. NTA

Step-sisters are not my responsibility, NTA

Spoiling mother figure creates unrealistic expectations, NTA.

Offering a way out from ridiculous family. NTA

No kids, no problem! Work for your vacation

Stand by your sister, NTA

Taking in step-sisters for vacation? Not her responsibility.

Standing up to family favoritism with a resounding NTA

Encouraging independence and escape from toxic favoritism

Set boundaries with your irresponsible mother and step-family.

Setting boundaries and protecting yourself during a pandemic

Step-siblings get away with anything, NTA for not taking them in

NTA. Your house, your right to say no. ‍♀️

Financial independence may lead to sister’s estrangement. #NTA

NTA. Refusing to babysit step-sisters on vacation. Fair or selfish?

Setting boundaries in a blended family is important

Supportive comment applauds standing up against favoritism

Step-sisters left stranded: NTA suggests alternative caretakers