Sisters Pretend to Spend Time Together to Please Parents : A Harmless Lie or Deceitful Act?

We’ve all heard the saying ‘blood is thicker than water,’ but what happens when two sisters just can’t seem to get along? Meet our protagonist and her sister Marley, who have never been close and are perfectly fine with it. However, their parents are determined to make them BFFs, just like their mom and aunt. But what happens when the sisters decide to spin a web of lies to keep their parents off their backs? Grab your popcorn and let’s dive into this family drama!

Sisterly Disinterest

Parental Expectations ‍♀️

Childhood Rivalry

No Surprises Here

Tolerating Each Other

Oil and Water ️

University Life

Talking to a Wall

The Great Lie

Overjoyed Parents

Caught Red-Handed

Deaf Ears

The Truth Comes Out ️

Tears and Regrets

Lying Consequences

The Sisterly Lie Unraveled

Our protagonist and her sister Marley have never been close, but their parents are desperate for them to be BFFs. So, to keep their parents happy, the sisters have been lying about spending time together. But, as all lies do, this one eventually unravels, and the sisters are caught red-handed. Their parents are devastated, but the sisters stand their ground, insisting they don’t want to be friends. Mom is in tears, Dad is furious, and the sisters are left wondering if they’ll ever be able to escape their parents’ expectations. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Sisters bond over hating forced family time, not the AH.

NTA, parents need to get over it

Boundaries are important. It’s time for parents to respect them

Sibling bond strained by parents’ unrealistic expectations. NTA.

Forced bonding: NTA suggests parents need to be understanding

Close relationship with siblings can’t be forced

NTA. “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” The commenter advises the sisters to prioritize their own lives over their parents’ desire for them to spend time together.

Adult siblings don’t owe each other a close relationship. NTA

Setting boundaries with parents is important, NTA for enforcing them

Questioning the true bond between sisters despite their facade.

Siblings bond over deceiving parents – NAH or ESH?

Don’t sacrifice your happiness for your parents’ expectations. NTA

Agreeing to pretend spending time together to please parents is NTA

Sibling estrangement is painful, NTA for not faking closeness

Agreement between sisters on ‘pretend time’ is NTA, but parents…

Forced sisterhood? Not the a**hole for not being besties

Sibling love without hanging out is still love ❤️

Forcing fake relationships never works, parents need to understand boundaries.

Sibling distance is common. Parents should accept it. ‍♀️

Sibling teamwork for parental peace: NTA wins ingenuity award!

Sisters bond over pretense to please parents. #NTA

Parents should respect siblings’ relationship. Use visual graph. NTA.

Sibling relationships can be complicated. NTA for pretending.

Building a fake relationship: NTA, can’t force closeness.

Parents using common enemy trick, creating shared experience ✨

Sisters united against overbearing parents, but at what cost?

Sometimes honesty hurts, but it’s better than pretending

Sibling bond not necessary, as long as there’s mutual support. ✊

Respectful boundaries are important. NTA for setting them

Family doesn’t always mean blood, NTA for sisters’ honesty.

Sisterly bond can’t be forced. NTA.

Setting boundaries with family can be tough, but necessary

It’s normal to not be close with siblings. NTA

Pushing siblings to be close can backfire. NTA’s experience.

Sibling conflict resolved with mutual agreement, NTA wins

Standing up for yourself and your sister against unreasonable parents. NTA.

Pushy parents can create a wedge between siblings

Bonding through lies? NTA explains why it’s okay.

NTA. Therapy might help your parents let go of expectations.

Acceptance over forced friendship, civil beats hate any day

Parental pressure to have a relationship with a sibling sucks

It’s okay to not vibe with your siblings

Family bonding shouldn’t be enforced, NTA has a point.

Stop expecting children to be mini versions of themselves.

It’s okay for siblings to not be besties , as long as there’s no active hatred . NTA for faking it .

Two sisters have a healthy relationship based on mutual understanding ❤️

Sibling relationship isn’t like friendship , NTA

A comment acknowledging the common ground between sisters.

Bonding through lies? NTA, parents should respect your wishes

Sisters bond over coordinating harmless lies. #SisterGoals

Creating a fictional reality to appease parents. NTA wins.

Sibling ambivalence is common, NTA for not feigning closeness.

Sibling bonding does not always come naturally. NTA

Why force siblings to be friends? NTA has a point.

Lying to have a peaceful life is understandable. NTA

Sibling forced bonding is ineffective and harmful. NTA!

NTA. Sibling relationship is healthy. Parents need to butt out.

Sibling bonds can develop later in life too. ❤

Family bonds shouldn’t be forced. NTA for prioritizing well-being

Sibling dynamics. NTA for not being friends with your sister

Living separately from siblings can improve relationships. NTA

Forced relationships never work out. NTA for keeping distance.

Lying to spend time together – a harmless win-win?

Loving but not liking your siblings – NTA comment

Sarcastic applause for genius parent’s manipulated family time plan

Sibling love but different interests. NTA here

Sibling bond strengthened through harmless lie, NTA

Setting boundaries with pushy parents. NTA.

Parents living in a dream world but could it lead to friendship?

Sibling solidarity against pushy parents. #NTA

Unified front against weird parents, NTA for not lying.

Sibling bond is special, but not everyone has to be BFFs

Set boundaries with parents, choose your own friends and family. NTA.

Sibling rivalry can be toxic, even if parents mean well.

Sibling guilt trips are tough. NTA for setting boundaries.

When cousins are closer than siblings

Sibling love is a bond like no other ❤️

Siblings fake serious issues to avoid forced bonding time

Middle ground compromise suggested to manage parents’ expectations

Sibling bond may not be crucial, but sneaky lies are hilarious #NTA

Having different relationships with siblings is normal. NTA

Being forced to spend time with family? NTA, set boundaries!

Sibling envy over secret agent cover game

Sibling bonding over fake parent-pleasing: NTA wins!