Sibling rivalry is nothing new, but when it comes to family expectations, things can get out of hand. In this story, a 25-year-old woman finds herself in a sticky situation when her sister and family decide she should support her sister and niece financially and provide them with a place to live, without even asking her opinion. The drama unfolds as the protagonist stands her ground, and the family’s true intentions are revealed.
The Favored Sister’s Plan
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Well Off, But Not a Babysitter
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A College Dream… On Someone Else’s Dime?
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No Separation Anxiety Here
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An Unwelcome Surprise
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Couch Surfing and Babysitting Duties? ️
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Standing Her Ground
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Family Outrage
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A Costly Cancellation Fee
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Cutting Off Contact
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The Truth Comes Out ️♀️
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A Sneaky Loan
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A Guilt Trip Gone Wrong
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Expensive College, Expensive Lies
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The Real Cancellation Fee
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A Family Feud for the Ages
This tale of sibling rivalry, family expectations, and financial manipulation has left our protagonist feeling betrayed and frustrated. After standing her ground and refusing to support her sister and niece financially and with a place to live, she’s faced with backlash from her family and friends. But when she discovers the truth about her sister’s costly decisions and attempts to guilt her into paying for them, it’s clear that there’s more to this story than meets the eye. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this dramatic situation…
Commenters agree: NTA and family is crazy

Don’t let family guilt you into supporting entitled relatives

Supporting your sister doesn’t mean becoming a prisoner at home

Cutting off toxic family members? NTA, do what’s best for you

Sister expects free ride and room but NTA holds her ground

NTA and family is AH for expecting free ride and room

Family expects OP to house, pay for expenses, and babysit sister’s child without consultation. Sister refuses to work or let father take child. NTA.
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Sister expects a free ride but commenters say NTA, advise college.

Commenter’s friends judge them as AH for not supporting family

Sibling entitlement at its finest NTA for standing up for yourself
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Sibling expects free ride and room, but stands corrected.

Family expects free ride and room, but OP is NTA

Comment and replies are skeptical of the authenticity of the story

Sister wants a free ride but gets a reality check

College cancellation fees are no joke

Commenter doubts story authenticity, but others understand family dynamics

Father offers support, but sister expects free ride from OP

Sibling boundaries set: NTA for denying sister’s free ride.

Protect your boundaries with a deadbolt! NTA

Sister wants to attend expensive private college, but at what cost?

Sibling financial support is not a right, NTA

Sibling financial responsibility debated: NTA wins by a landslide

Doubting the authenticity of the story

Family drama! Sister gets a reality check.

Debating authenticity of the story with skepticism
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Doubting the story’s authenticity

Don’t let them take advantage of you. Stick to your guns!

Redditor calls out entitled sister, suggests drastic solution.

Doubting the authenticity of the story

User calls out unrealistic student loan scenario, met with sarcasm.
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Don’t let her take advantage of you! NTA

Sibling struggles: NTA commenters offer support and tough love

Don’t let toxic family control you. NTA
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Debating the authenticity of the story

Breaking free from family expectations

Is it fact or fiction? Commenters are skeptical

Don’t give in! Stand your ground and keep your money

Sibling expects free ride and room, but OP is NTA

Setting boundaries with family is tough, but necessary.

Doubting the authenticity of the story, but OP is NTA

Commenter supports OP, calls out sister’s entitlement and family’s treatment

Commenter questions sister’s loan amount and suspects clickbait.

Commenter questions college cancellation fee, doubts aspects of story.

Curious about the school’s name and location? Let’s find out!

Commenter questions validity of sister’s college dilemma

Entitled sister’s expenses causing family drama

Commenter suggests cutting toxic people out of life
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NTA for setting boundaries. Life’s course on my finances and choices.

Commenter accuses OP of lying and faces backlash

Commenter calls out inconsistencies in sister’s story

Entitled sister gets a reality check

Setting boundaries with entitled family members

Protect your money and yourself from toxic family members

Sibling drama and boundaries set. NTA wins this round
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Don’t let family guilt you into giving up your home

Family wants free ride, but OP stands up for herself.

Protect your space and boundaries! NTA

Keep your earnings to yourself! NTA shuts down entitlement.

You’re not responsible for entitled family members

Sister’s entitled plan backfires, commenter wishes luck for better family.

Last Updated on May 13, 2023 by Diply Social Team