We all know that family and money can be a volatile mix, but what happens when a generous gesture turns into a decade-long debt? Meet our protagonist, let’s call him ‘Gambler Joe’. Ten years ago, Joe had a serious gambling issue, which led him to borrow $12,000 from his brother Seth. Seth, being the good brother he is, took out a loan to help Joe. Fast forward to today, Seth is asking for his money back, and Joe is finding it hard to cough up the cash. Let’s dive into their story…
A Brotherly Bailout
The Loan and the Lifeline
Wedding Bells and Debt Knells
Covid Complications
Partial Payback and a New Car
Moving, Vacations, and More Cars
A Surprise BBQ and Awkward Goodbyes
A Threatening Text
The Outrage and the Counter-Argument
Gambler Joe’s Defense
The Final Showdown
The Fallout
Brotherly Bonds Tested by a $12,000 Debt
In the end, Gambler Joe and Seth’s relationship is strained to the breaking point over the $12,000 loan. Seth’s wife even threatens legal action, adding fuel to the fire. Despite Joe’s insistence that he’s helped Seth in other ways, the money issue remains a sticking point. The situation has left everyone questioning who’s right and who’s wrong. Is it Joe, who feels he’s given enough, or Seth, who just wants his loan repaid? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this family feud…
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YTA: Brotherly betrayal and a debt that won’t be forgotten.
“Just pay the money back.”
“YTA. You ‘never asked him’ to give you 12k? Well you sure as hell took it though.”
YTA and facing consequences for refusing to repay loan
OP’s brother lent him $10,000, but he thinks buying an Apple TV and helping move is enough? YTA
YTA. You’re an addict, he gave you funds, now pay him back.
“YTA How is this even a question? You owe somebody five figures and you’re not making any kind of payment plan and you said your wife surprised you were the vacation? Does she not know that you owe your brother $12,000? And none of what they purchase is any of your business. You called him begging for his help and he helped you and now you should pay him back. You sound like a deadbeat 100%. I wouldn’t blame them at all for suing you.”
OP is in deep trouble with his brothers and his wife
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OP is definitely the a**hole here!
YTA, hope your a** is sued. Lack of self-awareness
YTA. You took a loan and prioritized vacation over repayment
“YTA. Pay your brother back! Your brother is a real bro.”
“YTA!!!! He lent you $12,000 and you just up and don’t want to pay him back?! Who CARES if he moved during a pandemic or bought an expensive TV. That’s HIS money! He literally took out a LOAN for you!!! Dude you need to seriously check yourself. As for the wife “who is she for suggesting suing?” That’s his WIFE. It’s her money and life too!!!! You really are an AH.”
YTA – What’s wrong with you?
YTA 100%
Sued for $12,000 loan? Karma’s knocking at your door
YTA. Entitled and ungrateful. Pay back your brother, you jerk.
YTA: Neglecting a loan for 10 years? ♂️ Shameful and selfish.
YTA for stealing from your brother and refusing to repay.
Early bird gets the comment section worm!
Stealing money, gambling addiction, and unpaid debts. Yikes!
YTA. Pay him back. Take out a loan if you have to.
YTA – Brotherly love or brotherly debt?
You’re the a**hole, and it’s not up for debate.
YTA! Pay up or get sued! Your entitlement is outrageous! ♂
Pay your brother back! Your excuses won’t cut it.
Pay back your brother!
10-year-old debt sparks fiery family feud. YTA gets roasted
‘YTA’ steals from one brother, then expects bailout from another
Cancel the vacation and pay your brother back!
Empathy disorder? Imagine lending 12K and not getting it back.
Fiery comment! Someone’s getting sued! YTA in trouble!
Entitled borrower refuses to pay back brother, causing family tension
Poster called out for reposting. Judgment: You’re the a**hole.
Pay back the money! Stop rationalizing and do the right thing.
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“YTA. Your brother took on debt to save you. Ungrateful.”
Pay back your debts ASAP!
YTA and your wife’s an AH too
Debt dilemma: YTA refuses to repay brother’s lifesaving loan
YTA, you didn’t learn from the feedback. ♂️
Outrage and legal threats fly in intense family loan dispute!
OP is called out for being irresponsible and ungrateful
YTA. Pay your brother back! Budget and get your priorities straight.
YTA- Pay up! Your brother and wife are not happy
YTA x 10,000! Hope they sue you!
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Lmfao, YTA and you knew it!
OP gets called out as a scammer and receives backlash
♂️YTA, you owe your brother $12,000 and still complain? Seriously?
YTA: Stole money, gambled, and now mad at brother for helping
YTA thinks driving a car is worth $10K? Seriously?
YTA – Beware! Your actions could leave you all alone
YTA gets called out and faces potential legal consequences
Despicable behavior? YTA
Return the money! YTA for stealing and not repaying.
Sibling drama: YTA complains about gas money after brother’s bailout
HARD YTA: You owe him, pay up or face consequences!
YTA: Excuses won’t erase your debt. Prioritize paying him back.
You borrowed money, went on vacation, and refuse to pay? YTA!
YTA! You left your brother high and dry? Shameful!
“Jesus… I hope this entire post is a joke”
No sugar coating, YTA.
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“YTA. Your brother doesn’t need the money you owe him! “
YTA gets called out for financial irresponsibility.
