Sister’s Schedule Reigns Supreme: Woman Left Eating Alone at Family Dinners ️

Imagine working a full-time job and looking forward to a family dinner, only to find out that you’re the only one eating alone. This is the reality for a 20-year-old woman whose family seems to prioritize her sister’s schedule over hers. Despite her attempts to find a solution, her mother refuses to budge, leaving her feeling isolated and frustrated. Let’s dive into this family drama and see if we can figure out why her sister’s schedule is always the top priority. ️

The Scheduling Conflict

Sister’s Schedule Takes Precedence

Dinner Time Dilemma ️

Grandma’s Birthday Party

Seeking a Solution

Mom’s Mysterious Reasoning

Grandma’s Support

Laying Down the Law ⚖️

Mom’s Harsh Response

The Only Schedules to Consider ️

Weekend Dinners Not an Option

Family Dinners: Not a Daily Occurrence

Sister’s Living Situation

Divorced Parents ‍ ‍

Contributing to the Dinners

Is It Too Much to Ask for a Fair Schedule? ️ ‍ ‍

A 20-year-old woman is left feeling frustrated and isolated as her family continues to prioritize her sister’s schedule over hers for family dinners. Despite trying to find a fair solution, her mother refuses to budge, leaving her to eat alone at every gathering. Even her grandmother, who supports her, is unable to sway the family’s decision. With no other options, she’s considering skipping out on family dinners altogether. So, who’s really being unreasonable here? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this family conflict…

Skipping family dinner for sister’s schedule? NTA, say commenters.

Sibling favoritism sparks dinner drama

Family dinner schedule excludes OP, NTA for feeling unwelcome

Hosting family meals at your place could give you the time you want with them

Bond with your grandma over dinner, NTA commenter suggests

Weekday family events: odd or practical? Grandma works by choice

NTA, but it’s time to create distance from your family

Mom’s blatant favoritism sparks sibling rivalry

NTA. Expressing feelings to mom, but reply suggests compromise.

Playing favorites with family schedules NTA takes a stand

Mom’s favoritism causing family dinner drama. NTA suggests alternating.

Skipping family dinners for grandma, NTA wins this round

Demanding an explanation for favoritism in a polite way

Commenter suggests dysfunctional family dynamics, leaving OP eating alone

NTA for missing dinner, but early dinner time is ridiculous

Weekend dinners not an option for working grandmother

Sibling favoritism sucks, take your granny out for lunch

NTA with a relatable experience, sister should deal with consequence

Fair compromise suggested for family dinner scheduling

NTA. The problem is not about you vs. your sister. It’s about who’s eating first. Props to your grandmother for waiting to eat with you on her birthday.

“I’m no longer participating in family events.” – Setting boundaries

Stand up for yourself and spend time with those who care

Commenter asks for more information on dinner prep situation

NTA comment could have been worded better for family harmony

Sibling dinner drama: sister’s schedule reigns supreme

Eating dinner at 4 pm? NTA, unless you’re over 80

Late lunch or early dinner? The debate continues

Sister rushes family dinners for her own convenience

Commenter calls out mom and sister as a**holes.

Fairness in family dinners: NTA suggests alternating schedules

Debate over early dinner time sparks hilarious comment thread

Don’t let your sister’s schedule control your family dinners

Skipping dinner when you’re already eating alone?

Commenter’s ‘scraped goat’ analogy gets a laugh

Cooking for one person first is harder. Don’t take it personally.

Sibling dinner drama: Asking to alternate makes you an a**hole?

Sibling rivalry at its finest.

Mom shows blatant favoritism, NTA for questioning it.

Family dinner exclusion, NTA suggests compromise for inclusion

Sarcastic NTA comment shuts down family favoritism debate

Prioritize yourself and your grandmother. Don’t chase after neglectful family.

Commenter questions OP’s situation and offers perspective on sister’s schedule.

Standing up for yourself at family dinners NTA

Family dinners without you? NTA, spend time with grandma

Standing up to family favoritism. NTA

Favoritism stinks! NTA for wanting fair treatment

Being an only child has its perks

Skipping family dinners, NTA suggests a working schedule for all

Stand up for yourself! Ask why sister gets priority.

Suggests taking grandma out for lunch or surprising her at work

Family prioritizes sister’s schedule over OP, NTA for skipping dinner

NTA commenter suggests family doesn’t understand WFH responsibilities

Family dinners without family? NTA for feeling left out ‍♀️

Family dinners without family? Not cool. NTA stands strong.

Standing up for oneself during family dinners is reasonable.
Stick to your schedule

Eating alone defeats the purpose of a family dinner ‍♀️

Take control of the dinner table and show your sister who’s boss

Polite request for compromise deemed ‘ah’ by unreasonable family. NTA

Sibling rivalry at the dinner table

Working full-time and left alone at family dinners. Relatable

Sibling favoritism? Not cool. NTA calls out the behavior.

Skipping family dinner? NTA. Pack a plate and go home

Take control of your life & show up for what matters

Avoid family drama by having dinner with dad instead

Skip family dinners without making a fuss

Sister’s schedule causing family dinners dilemma? NTA suggests work excuse.

Mom’s favoritism is clear, but defensive instead of apologetic. NTA

Skipping family dinner for leftovers? NTA strikes again!

Mom’s playing favorites, stop going. Plan dinners with grandma

Mother’s motives questioned in prioritizing sister’s schedule over fairness.

Take control of your dinners and invite Grandma for company!

Mature response to family dinner conflict

Eating alone at ‘family dinners’? Definitely NTA here

Commenter is not the a**hole, no replies.