Picture this: you just got married and bought a house with your spouse, ready to start your life together as newlyweds. Then, your younger brother casually assumes he can move in with you to save money on college costs. That’s exactly what happened to one couple, and the husband’s reaction was priceless! Let’s dive into this hilarious story that has everyone talking.
A Family Christmas Gathering

The Big College Decision

Scholarship Surprise

A Burst of Laughter

The Brother’s Reaction

Standing Firm

Family’s Mixed Reactions

A Hilarious Lesson in Boundaries
So, our newlywed friend here found himself in quite the pickle when his younger brother assumed he could move in with the couple to save on college costs. The husband’s laughter at the suggestion didn’t sit well with the brother, who got upset and mopey. Although the dad understood the husband’s position, he thought the laughter was a bit harsh. Despite the apology, the brother remains mad. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Sibling boundaries respected. Laughing at absurdity of assumption.

Sibling assumes they can live with newlyweds without asking. NTA.

Brother assumes he can live with newlyweds, gets a reality check!

Entitled brother assumes he can live rent-free with newlyweds

Brother’s entitlement to live with newlyweds gets called out.

Boundaries are important, even with family.

Brother assumes free housing for 4 years, gets laughed at.

Don’t let family guilt trip you into unwanted house guests
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Brother assumes he can live with newlyweds, gets a reality check!

Brother tries to freeload off newlyweds, gets a reality check!

Sibling oversteps boundaries, gets reality check and dorm advice.

NTA commenter finds humor in situation, questions parents’ role.

Compassionate reply acknowledges misunderstandings and supports couple’s decision. ❤️

Brother assumed he could stay, got mad when he couldn’t. NTA

Brother expects newlyweds to cover his expenses. NTA shuts him down

Bold move, but definitely not a smart one

Setting boundaries with family is important for personal growth. NTA

Speculation on parents’ involvement in brother’s assumption.

Setting boundaries with family is tough but important.

Misunderstanding leads to brother’s proposal for living together. NTA.

Brother learns a lesson in entitlement and adult decision-making.

Setting boundaries with family can be tough #NTA

Setting boundaries with mooching family members

Brother expects to live rent-free with newlyweds, gets laughed at. NTA.

Dodging a bullet Newlyweds say no to entitled brother. NTA

Brother assumed he could live with newlyweds, but reaction was shitty

Newlywed couple deserves privacy, brother has no right to assume ♂️

Uninvited houseguest? NTA shuts it down with humor

NTA shuts down entitled brother, no dragging story here!

Setting boundaries with family after marriage

Brother tries to move in with newlyweds without asking. NTA.

Assuming makes an a** out of u and me

User finds the situation hilarious and declares NTA.

Unwanted guests showed up multiple times, newlyweds relate to frustration

Setting boundaries with entitled family members

Savage yet subtle revenge on entitled brother.
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Agree! Family isn’t entitled to free housing from each other.

Brother assumes he can live with newlyweds, gets a reality check!

Brother assumes he can live with newlyweds without asking. NTA.

Brother assumes he can freeload, gets laughed at.

Brother assumes he can live with newlyweds for free. NTA shuts him down.

Community college in home state could save money.

Expectations vs Reality: A Lesson in Disappointment. NTA

Brother assumes he can live with newlyweds, gets reality check

Generous offer to siblings doesn’t mean brother can move in. NTA

18-year-old brother assumes free ride, gets reality check.

Amused comment about the brother’s lack of communication skills

Uninvited brother gets laughed at for assuming he’s welcome

Dodging a bullet with a brother’s living arrangements

Standing ovation for the couple who set clear boundaries!

Setting boundaries is healthy! Don’t let entitlement win.

Setting boundaries with family members. NTA

NTA! Commenter laughs at entitled brother’s request to live with newlyweds.
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Learning not to assume shit: a lesson in growing up

Brother’s entitlement questioned after assuming he can live with newlyweds. NTA

Brother learns to ask for favors before making plans. NTA

Setting boundaries with family is important for newlyweds.
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Brother’s entitlement ruins newlyweds’ life. NTA for saying no.
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Sibling wants to move in, but should he pay rent?

NTA comment: Newlyweds shouldn’t have to host family, even with debt

Brother learns he can’t live with newlyweds, gets a reality check

Being close doesn’t mean you can assume to live with someone. NTA

Teaching a life lesson with a little laugh #NTA

Brother asks to live with newlyweds to save money, gets denied.

NTA commenter defends laughing off brother’s living assumption.

Setting boundaries with family is important

Brother assumes he can freeload off newlyweds, gets called out
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Assuming free living cost? Not the a**hole for saying no!

Brother assumed he could live with newlyweds, but NTA. Suggestions for alternative housing?

Brother invited himself to live with newlyweds, gets shut down.

Clueless brother assumes he can live with newlyweds, gets reality check

Brother assumes he can live with newlyweds for free, gets laughed at
