Imagine having an extra adult in your house nearly all the time, but they don’t help with chores or watch the kids. That’s the situation one man finds himself in after his sister-in-law, Ann, experienced a traumatic loss and a breakup. While he and his wife have been supportive, he’s starting to feel the strain of having Ann around so much. But when he tries to address the issue, his wife isn’t having it.
The Traumatic Backstory
The Breakup
Supporting Ann
Ann Moves In
The Strain Begins
No Help Around the House
Wife’s Defense
Change in Attitude
No More Babysitting
Valentine’s Day Fight
Confrontation
The Mistake
Ann’s Progress
The Ex-Boyfriend
Wife’s Responsibility
Caught in the Middle of Sisterly Support
This frustrated husband is feeling the strain of having his sister-in-law Ann practically living with them for the past 6 months. While he understands that she’s been through a lot, he’s tired of her not helping around the house and refusing to babysit their kids. When he tries to address the issue, his wife defends Ann and calls him heartless. Now he’s left wondering if he’s in the wrong for wanting some peace in his own home. ♂️ Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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