There are folks who are very generous, and always willing to help others, and you might even be one of them. But there’s always a limit to what you can do and what you’re willing to give. In other words, you can’t be a saint 24/7. You need to take care of yourself, recharge and be aware of the fact that you, too, have a life.
You can’t be a doormat and even if your close relative needs help, you must communicate your terms, communicate them clearly, and communicate them often. You must also stick to them – otherwise, you’re going to create a lot of unnecessary drama.
This is the story of such a situation. Read on to find out what happened.
A woman’s brother is a ‘bum’ and can’t hold down a job

The woman’s brother is a freeloader who bums off friends

A woman follows her aunt’s advice to help her brother out of a tough spot

The woman’s brother becomes a nightmare house guest, never washing dishes or clothes

The woman takes action after her brother ignores her ultimatum

Aunt scolds her for kicking out her brother

Following her aunt’s advice, a woman does the “right thing” and helps out her brother

After getting scolded by her aunt, the woman followed her advice and dropped off her brother at her aunt’s house.

Aunt scolds niece for kicking brother out and advises her to take him to her house

After being scolded, she followed her aunt’s advice and dropped her brother off at her house.

The woman takes her aunt’s advice and follows through with a difficult decision

Questions about similar situations are answered here!

Brother has valuable skills but is too lazy to use them

A heated exchange happened between the woman and her aunt, resulting in hurt feelings.

After getting scolded by her aunt, the woman followed her advice and dropped her brother off at her house after only staying with her for several months

No contact with brother or aunt after following aunt’s advice

Aunt gives sound advice – divorcee uncle finds it “hilarious”!

A lesson in tough love: A woman decides to follow her aunt’s advice on her brother

A woman gets scolded by her aunt and follows her advice to drop her brother off at her house

The woman’s mum tried to help the brother, but he refused

OB doesn’t want to get help

Brother’s insensitive reaction to his sister’s diagnosis has the family in shock

When family comes to the rescue
After her brother lost his job and was unable to find another one, the woman’s family forced her to let him stay with her. However, things didn’t quite go as planned. Her brother was a total slob who refused to take her advice to get his act together, leading her to kick him out after six months.
Her aunt then scolded her for being cruel to her brother and the woman followed her advice (she had offered earlier on in the story that he can come live with her) and dropped him off at her house. Despite her aunt’s initial reaction, it seems her brother is still living with her.
Read on to find out what the reactions and comments were on Reddit .
Congrats, OP!

NTA – Queen takes action and drops her mooch off!

NTA Auntie’s in for a surprise!

NTA: Taking action

NTA’s power move!

Navigating family drama

Not the a**hole

Aunt’s backfired words

NTA Legendary Move

A humorous NTA case!

A funny story about family ☺️

Woman stands up to her brother!

Heroic Sibling Bonding

NTA –

OP stands up for herself

NTA: Respect your aunt’s wisdom!
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Heroic sister

Family comes first

Boss move. NTA

NTA A perfect solution!

NTA: Trying her best!

NTA: Malicious compliance!

High-five to NTA!

A surprise marriage proposal

NTA Family drama

Woman takes advice from aunt

Well done!

NTA. Lead by example!

A beautiful move

Sibling squabble
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Petty style! NTA
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Family stands up for

NTA: Therapy might help
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A curious question?

NTA: Taking Control!
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A heartwarming story!

NTA: brother has no respect ♀️

NTA! You’re

Doing the right thing!

NTA!

OP’s situation is

NTA and well played!

Problem Solver Extraordinaire!

Aunt scolds niece, ♀️NTA but brother must get his act together!

NTA and well played

NTA ✌️

A tough family decision
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Well played

Aunt’s advice prevails

The for OP’s decision!

NTA

Aunt gives helpful advice ♀️

Woman follows aunt’s advice

Friendship goals! NTA
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NTA Petty hero
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Woman handles difficult situation with

NTA –

Good for OP!

NTA: the aunt’s advice worked
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NTA: A hero ♀️

NTA for a hilarious move!

Yesss NTA!

Good on her!

NTA

Aunt knows best ♀️

NTA Legend!

NTA: Perfect Response

NTA, well done!

You’re an icon!

Kicking out her brother but following her aunt’s advice!

Good for you!

Power move! NTA
