Buckle up, folks, because we’ve got a juicy family drama on our hands! Meet our protagonist, a 41-year-old wife and mother who’s found herself in quite the pickle with her in-laws. Her sister-in-law, Daisy, is a 40-year-old still living at home, and the parents seem to think it’s totally cool to pass the responsibility of supporting her onto our leading lady and her husband! Get ready for a wild ride filled with financial woes, family tensions, and some serious boundary-pushing!
Family Drama Alert: In-Laws Expect Us to Financially Support SIL!
Meet Daisy: The 40-Year-Old Still Living at Home
Parents Foot the Bill While Daisy Splurges
Daisy’s Unnecessary Purchases: New Laptop, Pricey Products, Streaming Galore! ️
MIL’s Shocking Suggestion: “She’ll Be Living With You When We’re Gone!”
Frustrated Wife: No One Considers Other Options!
Worries About SIL’s Future: Will She Spend Everything She Inherits?
Touchy Subject: SIL Walks Out When Moving Out Is Mentioned! ♀️
WIBTA for Asking In-Laws to Make a Financial Plan for SIL?
Family Feud: Should In-Laws Make a Financial Plan for Dependent Daughter?
Well, well, well… looks like we’ve got ourselves a classic case of family drama! Our protagonist is caught between a rock and a hard place, with her in-laws expecting her and her husband to take on the role of parents for their 40-year-old daughter, Daisy. Daisy’s living the high life at home, splurging on unnecessary purchases while her parents foot the bill. But the real kicker? The in-laws are hinting that Daisy will be moving in with our leading lady when they’re gone! Yikes! Let’s see what the internet has to say about this sticky situation…
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NTA stands up to retired parents’ manipulative ‘jokes’ about living together
Suggests creating a trust for sil to learn budgeting
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Grandma’s enabling resulted in uncle’s struggles at 60. NTA, plan now.
Setting boundaries with adult children about finances
It’s important to present a united front with in-laws
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Struggling or Comfy? Commenter says daughter is enabled by parents.
Setting boundaries with in-laws who won’t plan for their daughter
Establishing boundaries with in-laws and husband to avoid enabling.
Set boundaries with husband first before talking to in-laws.
Setting boundaries with in-laws about caring for SIL
Ignoring the inevitable won’t make it go away . NTA.
Setting boundaries with family can lead to positive outcomes
NTA takes a stand against spoiling SIL, offers practical solutions
Setting boundaries with family members is hard but necessary.
Similar story shared, empathizes with OP’s situation and lack of resolution.
Sibling warns of consequences when parents don’t plan finances
Enabling financial ignorance won’t end well. Set up a trust
Suggest confronting the parents with humor and concern
NTA comment warns against potential financial burden, urges action.
Encouraging independence and budgeting skills
Cousin’s wife stood up for herself and her family
Approach the topic with empathy and understanding
Encouraging NTA commenter advises setting expectations for SIL’s financial responsibility
Don’t wait to discuss this – address it now!
Spouse must take a stand against entitled sister-in-law
NTA commenter sympathizes but suggests it’s not worth worrying about.
Spouse should set boundaries with his family, not you. Good luck!
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Setting boundaries: commenter warns parents of potential consequences
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Daughter not responsible for parents’ future care and vacation bills.
Planning for SIL’s future may affect marriage and family dynamics
Suggesting a trust and annuity for entitled daughter’s future
Humorous approach to dealing with difficult in-laws
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Spouse’s financial priorities causing strain on marriage
Husband’s involvement in financial planning causing concern
Politely decline and avoid getting involved. YWBTA
Spouse’s reluctance to address SIL’s dependency is a dealbreaker. NTA
Protect yourself from a parasitic sibling before it’s too late
Setting boundaries is key . Make it clear she’s not your responsibility.
Discussing in-laws’ finances: YWBTA if you interfere. Let husband handle.
Enabling leads to lack of motivation NTA, stop enabling.
NTA. Spouse needs to be on same page re: SIL moving in
Family feud over inheritance and financial dependency
Stand up for yourself and don’t let others dictate decisions
Encouraging independence while protecting oneself and family
Suggests setting boundaries and creating a savings account for daughter
Stand your ground and confront the parents. It’s not a joke.
Planning for a dependent relative is crucial
NTA. Set boundaries and stick to them with husband’s support
Setting boundaries with in-laws for SIL’s financial independence.
Setting boundaries for a sibling does not make you an a**hole
Set boundaries with in-laws, you’re NTA for not enabling them
Sibling agrees with OP’s plan to discuss finances with parents.
Asserting boundaries with humor to entitled parents. NTA
NTA OP suggested a professional trustee managing a trust fund for Daisy.
Discussing inheritance options for middle-aged daughter with financial caution ⚠️
Plan ahead for cohabitation: important talk to have with parents
Heartless comment mocks financial struggle of 40-year-old daughter.
A harsh judgment of a 40-year-old woman depending on parents.
Spouse’s parents refuse plan for adult child
NTA. Discussion needed with husband and in-laws about SIL’s future
Daughter’s financial responsibility, not parents’. Confrontation necessary
Suggesting a trust to manage inheritance for independent daughter
