Sibling rivalry takes an ugly turn when a twin sister is asked to downplay her musical skills at a family dinner. The reason? To make her sister look better in front of her in-laws. But is it fair to sabotage someone’s talent just to maintain a false image? This AITA post has garnered over 14k votes on Reddit. Click to read more about the family feud and decide who is in the wrong.
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Piano prodigy pressured to downplay talent for inlaws

Refusing to dim my light for someone else’s comfort

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Standing up for myself and my talent, AITA for refusing?

Should she downplay her talent to please her sister?
A family feud over a musical performance? It may seem petty, but it’s causing quite the stir. A woman built a career playing the piano but is being asked to downplay her abilities in front of her sister’s in-laws. Her twin sister, who is academically gifted, is struggling with music and wants to leave a better impression by playing better. However, the woman refuses to make herself look intentionally bad in front of people in her own profession. The sister is furious and accuses her of trying to sabotage her image. Their mom thinks she should have downplayed her skills, but the woman disagrees. She doesn’t think her talent reflects badly on her sister and refuses to lie about herself. Is she right to stand up for herself, or should she have complied with her sister’s request? Read on to find out the verdict and the reactions of commenters.
Sibling rivalry, insecurity, and family drama OP stands up for herself and her musical talent!

Sister’s insecurity hits a sour note, professional pianist sis shines

Sister expects OP to downplay musical talent in front of in-laws

Playing badly would cost future jobs and income. NTA.

Short and sweet: When two words speak volumes

Family insecurity leads to musical talent suppression.
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Sibling rivalry gets musical: NTA sister refuses to downplay talent.

Don’t downplay your musical talent in front of in-laws , it could be a massive networking opportunity

Embrace your talent! Don’t hide it to please others.

Playing piano professionally is not a threat to sister’s worth

NTA. OP’s sister’s ego can’t overshadow OP’s musical talent

Twin rivalry taken to new heights ♀️

Embrace your musical talent and ignore family’s unreasonable demands

Don’t let them dim your shine ✨ You’re NTA

Savage response shuts down pressure to downplay talent

Musical showdown at the in-laws – OP slays, sis flops

Don’t hide your light! Be proud of your talent!

Never downplay your skills, NTA. Your mom and sister are.

Don’t let anyone dim your shine!

Sibling rivalry over piano skills goes too far.

Be confident in your talents, don’t let anyone dim your light

Sister insults twin’s intelligence; twin’s musical talent is questioned.

Don’t let anyone dim your shine!

Family support is key. Don’t downplay your talents!

“Dumb twin” sister wants me to hide musical talent in-laws. NTA

Sibling rivalry at its finest

Don’t let anyone dim your musical talent

Don’t hide your talent for anyone else’s ego!

Savage comeback to tone-deaf sister, but is it justified?

Musical twin stands up for himself against insulting sister

Sibling rivalry over intelligence, NTA for standing up.

Sibling jealousy over musical talent? NTA for showcasing skills.

Sister insults musician sibling, Redditors agree NTA

Don’t play dumb to please others. NTA for standing up.

Embrace your musical talent and ignore the haters!

Twin hilariously outplays in-laws, proves musical talent #NTA

Don’t hide your talent, honesty is the best policy

Don’t shrink yourself for anyone You’re NTA
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Shine bright like a star! Don’t let anyone dim it ✨

Don’t dumb down your talent to boost someone else’s ego

Sister’s strange request to hide musical talent – NTA responds

Don’t dim your light to make someone else feel better ✨

Don’t let anyone dim your shine! Stand up against emotional abuse.

Don’t dim your talent for someone else’s ego ✨

Sister’s request to downplay musical talent at in-laws, NTA responds

Standing up to a narcissistic sister.

Embrace your talent and ignore your sister’s insult

Practice makes perfect, NTA comment encourages effort

Encouraging siblings to sabotage each other? Not cool!

Twin sister wants to downplay OP’s talent in front of in-laws
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Musical talent shines regardless of in-laws. NTA!
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Musical maestro stands up to family bullies

Play your heart out and show them what you’re made of!

Musical talent causes family drama, NTA for showcasing skills

Support for not downplaying talent, criticism towards family’s behavior.

Musical talent shouldn’t be downplayed. NTA

Embrace your inner Mable and flaunt your talent!

Uncovering the hidden tensions behind the request
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Embrace your talent and let the world hear your music

Stand up for your talent and don’t let anyone dim your shine

Last Updated on April 16, 2023 by Diply Social Team