We all know that family dynamics can be complicated, especially when it comes to balancing our own needs with those of our loved ones. In this story, a woman visits her sister to help her with her newborn baby and household chores. However, the sisters clash over their differing preferences for spending their free time. The visiting sister is exhausted and prefers to stay home, while the new mom craves company on her outings. So, who’s in the right here? Let’s dive into the story and find out!
Sisterly Help with a Newborn
Outgoing vs. Exhausted ♀️
A Chore, Not Enjoyment
Park Proposal Rejected
Depressed and Feeling Worse
No One Cares?
Update: Letter Under the Door
Helping Out at Home
Nighttime Baby Duties
Daytime Assistance
Doctor Appointments and Outings
Sisterly Conflict: Who’s Right?
This story highlights the delicate balance between helping family and maintaining our own well-being. The visiting sister is doing her best to help with the baby and household chores, but her exhaustion is taking a toll. Meanwhile, the new mom is feeling isolated and craves the company of her sibling on outings. Is it fair for the visiting sister to prioritize her own well-being, or should she put her sister’s needs first? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation…
Setting boundaries with family. NTA for prioritizing responsibilities.
Offered to help but doing more than enough. NTA
NTA. Sister’s ungratefulness towards your help with the baby. Dial back.
Sister offers help but draws a line. NTA
Don’t let her bring you down! ♀️
NAH. Sister needs social activity, OP needs alone time. Compromise needed.
Setting boundaries is important. NTA for standing up for yourself.
Introverted commenter supports sister’s outing dilemma. NTA.
Taking a one-month-old on a crowded metro during flu season?
A supportive NTA comment for overwhelmed sister with helpful suggestions.
Reddit convinces sister’s helper to leave over park disagreement
Agreed to chores, not daily outings. NTA for setting boundaries.
Introverted sister stands up for herself, suggests leaving or talking
It’s okay to set boundaries with loved ones.
Helping vs. Nannying: Sister’s Outing Dilemma
Introverts need space to recharge, OP is NTA for setting boundaries.
Sister doesn’t need help? NTA, get some sleep!
Supportive comment defends sister’s decision, calls out unappreciative behavior. NTA
NTA: Commenter empathizes with OP’s burnout and suggests taking a break.
Sister’s new mom status is causing loneliness. NAH suggests compromise.
NTA for not wanting to go out, but delegate more tasks.
Sister’s postpartum needs clash with sibling’s social needs. NAH.
Helpful advice on setting boundaries in a family dynamic.
Helping with baby and chores, not sister’s entertainment. #NTA
Defending OP’s actions, NTA is the popular vote.
Concerned commenter asks for more info on overwhelmed sister’s situation
Setting boundaries is important, even when helping others.
Helpful sibling feels unappreciated. Time to prioritize own needs.
NTA sister needs to head home and mom it up
NTA! Sister ungrateful for help. Leave and let her cope.
Introvert sister not the a**hole for setting boundaries
NTA: OP is a great sister and deserves appreciation
NTA, but sister should consider seeking help for sensory issues
NTA! Commenter sympathizes with sister’s outing dilemma and offers support
User defends OP from entitled YTA comments, supports NTA verdict.
New mom wants to avoid crowded places for baby. NTA.
Sister taking advantage of helpful OP. Commenters angry. NTA.
Supportive comment encourages patience and communication for exhausted sister.
NTA offers to be live-in nanny, sister still wants more
NTA commenter defends sister’s decision not to go out with sibling.
Sister’s entitlement leaves OP burnt out. NTA for setting boundaries.
Setting boundaries with a new mom. NTA
Sister needs a break, but is she being unreasonable?
Sister’s not the a**hole for not wanting to go out.
Supportive comment defends sister’s decision to stay in with baby
New mom’s energy level surprises commenter, but NTA verdict given.
Clarifying the situation: Is sister alone with OP or not?
Putting yourself first is important. Don’t let ungratefulness bring you down.
Sister complains despite help, NTA suggests letting her try alone.
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Supportive comment encourages sister to stand her ground and clarify boundaries. ✊
NTA. Sister should appreciate help and compromise on outings.
Newborn’s health is top priority, sister’s outing is unreasonable.
NTA. Commenter suggests setting clear expectations and occasional outings.
Helpful advice for a new mom wanting to socialize without sister.
NTA. You’re already doing a lot. Compromise on outings.
Self-care first! NTA comment advises exhausted sister to go home
NTA stands up for herself after sister’s entitled behavior
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Beck and call gurl? NTA sister deserves some respect
User suggests sister try parenting and calls out unpaid nanny. NTA.
Setting boundaries is important for mental health. NTA
NTA suggests having a discussion about boundaries and mental health
Sister offers to stay home with baby, gets called NTA
NTA sets boundaries and suggests sister get help for d********n.
Is the sister overstaying her welcome?
Sister wants to go out with a one-month-old, NTA warns of risks.
Sister doesn’t want to leave baby, commenter says NTA.
Sister’s unreasonable request for outing with baby. NTA wins.
Self-care is important! NTA for prioritizing your mental health.
Supportive comment, acknowledges sister’s needs and boundaries.
Set boundaries and communicate clearly. NTA
Time to go home? NTA commenter offers advice to OP.
Helpful advice for overwhelmed sister, time to go home.
Encouraging comment to prioritize happiness and self-care
Supportive comment encourages communication and boundaries with sister.
Encouraging comment reminds OP to prioritize self-care.
Setting boundaries and saying no is important. NTA
Sister wants to go out, but grumbles at helpful sibling. NTA.
NTA. It’s okay to say no and prioritize your mental health.
Supportive reply to introverted new mom, NTA.
Taking a baby to crowded places during a pandemic: NTA’s opinion
One week of help enough for new mom? Debate ensues
User sympathizes with sister’s dilemma and suggests PPD evaluation. NTA.
Sister refuses to help when going out, NTA for declining.
Supportive comment validates OP’s efforts and suggests compromise.
NTA sister is being unreasonable for expecting more from you
Introvert vs. extravert dilemma: NTA for setting boundaries
NTA sister is being unreasonable, take care of yourself
Last Updated on March 21, 2024 by Diply Social Team
