We all know that money can cause tension in the best of relationships. But when it comes to family, things can get even messier. One man found himself in the middle of a heated family dispute when his brother demanded he pay back a $10,000 debt. With both sides feeling wronged, we’re left wondering who’s really in the wrong here. Let’s dive into the story and see if we can figure it out.
The $12,000 Loan
Desperate Plea for Help
Wedding Bells and Money Woes
COVID Complications
Partial Payment and a New Car
Pressure Mounts ⏰
Car Troubles and a Surprise BBQ
Tension at the BBQ
Threats and Accusations
Fighting Back ⚔️
Helping Each Other Out
Gifts and Favors
The Final Straw
Family Fallout
Mutual Help and Resentment
The Blame Game: Who’s the Real Culprit?
This family feud has it all – a $12,000 loan, a gambling problem, a wedding, and a global pandemic. With both brothers feeling wronged, it’s hard to say who’s truly at fault. The man who borrowed the money has tried to help his brother in other ways, but is it enough to make up for the outstanding debt? And what about the brother’s wife, who’s now threatening legal action? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
RELATED STORIES
User suggests YTA convert help to money and pay back.
Pay the money back, don’t splurge on luxuries. YTA
Brother refuses to pay back $10k, called out for entitlement. YTA
Addict receives help from brother, refuses to pay $10k back. YTA.
User calls out OP for being a deadbeat and suggests lawsuit
Stealing from one brother and not paying back the other? YTA
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/67981957-179d-4a4d-ada7-f4bdbb1dceca.png)
YTA spent 10K on cars and vacation instead of paying back brother
Pay back your brother ASAP, YTA.
Brother takes loan to help gambler sibling, demands repayment. Commenter calls gambler YTA and urges repayment with interest.
User called out for not wanting to pay back $12k loan
Redditor calls out OP for being TA in family dispute.
Brother bailed him out, now he’s acting entitled. YTA
OP gets called out for being a selfish and terrible brother
User calls out OP for being a thief and selfish. YTA
Gambling addiction leads to theft, YTA should pay brother back
Brother gave loan to keep sibling out of jail. YTA.
Pay up or face the consequences. YTA
Brother demands $8k back, commenter calls OP entitled and YTA.
Pay your debts! YTA for not returning the money
Debt-stealing sibling gets called out. YTA, pay up
Harsh reply to a borrower who won’t pay back debt.
Cancel the vacation and pay back your brother. YTA
Empathy questioned in YTA comment about unpaid loan.
YTA gets called out for demanding money back.
Entitled brother refuses to pay back $10k for a decade
Brother takes on debt for OP’s recovery, but OP is ungrateful
Pay back your debts, sell what you need to
Borrower in the wrong, commenter calls them out with YTA
User calls out OP for being ungrateful and advises to pay back brother
Harsh criticism for a person demanding money from their brother.
Debtor in denial about debt owed to brother, called out YTA
YTA owes brother money for too long, wife not informed
Brother bails you out, you complain about gas money? YTA
Harsh criticism for selfish financial behavior.
OP receives harsh judgement and warnings for scamming brother.
Sibling demands $10k back, commenters side with borrower.
YTA accused of stealing money and refusing to pay back.
OP is the a**hole for not paying back brother, commenters agree
Brother loans $12k, OP refuses to pay back. YTA.
YTA stole money, gambled it away, and now wants sympathy
No excuses, YTA. Pay back the money you owe
Red-handed! Commenter called out for being an a**hole.
YTA accused of not paying back brother’s loan, commenter calls out entitlement
Redditor calls out the stupidity of a person demanding $10k back. YTA.
Redditor called out for not paying back brother, labeled YTA.
User called out for being an a**hole, urged to pay back loan
YTA called out for not being honest about borrowing money
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/67b0888e-e564-40fe-bd3b-6775d96fab8d.png)
Sibling debt drama: YTA owes 10k, family feud ensues.
Recovery shaming? YTA demands $10k back for minor inconvenience
Brother saved OP from jail, but won’t pay him back
User calls out OP for being selfish and inconsiderate.
YTA for not paying back your brother for 10 years
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/482a5136-282c-4f82-9649-4196e6f4627e.png)
Red-handed! YTA needs to pay up and make things right.
Prioritize paying back your brother, not buying a car.
Debate over brother’s loan request sparks accusations of hypocrisy
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/4b7621ba-931d-4c43-9090-30419244d633.png)
YTA: Commenter calls out person for being annoying and selfish
Harsh criticism for OP’s entitled attitude. Shameful behavior.
Debtor called out for not paying back $10k. YTA.
YTA bought two cars while brother struggled. Hope he sues.
YTA for taking advantage of your brother’s help. Pay him back
User calls out borrower’s bad logic, deems them YTA.
Conflicting statements and a YTA verdict.
No defense for the accused, just embarrassment.
YTA gets called out and threatened with legal action
Sibling takes out $10k loan for OP’s therapy, demands repayment. YTA.
Pay up! YTA for not returning borrowed money to your brother.
Pay your debts and be a real man
♂️ AH of the year contender, pay back ASAP. YTA
Family debt drama: YTA doesn’t think they have to pay back
