Woman Refuses to Help SIL After Broken Promises

We all have that one family member who loves to ask for favors but never seems to return them. Well, one woman has had enough of her sister-in-law’s antics and decided to put her foot down. After years of being taken advantage of, she finally said no more. But was she in the wrong for standing up for herself? Let’s dive into the story and find out.

The Free Handouts Sister-in-Law

The SIMs Game Obsession

A Yard Work Favor

The Broken Promise

Confronting the SIL

Another Favor Request

A Deal is Made

The Deal is Broken

The Confrontation

SIL Freaks Out

The Accusations

Standing Her Ground

No More Favors for SIL: Justified or Overreaction?

After years of being taken advantage of, this woman finally put her foot down and refused to help her sister-in-law. From broken promises to last-minute cancellations, it seems like her SIL never learns her lesson. But was our protagonist too harsh, or was it time to stand up for herself? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Skipping out on SIL’s cleaning was petty but justified. ‍♀️

NTA for refusing to help SIL after broken promises

SIL’s broken promises and lies exposed, NTA wins this round

Husband won’t clean SIL’s house, OP is NTA

Standing up to entitled family member. NTA

SIL breaks promises, manipulates kids. NTA for refusing help

Don’t let anyone walk over you or your family . Calling her would’ve been pointless

Don’t make deals with her anymore

Exchanging labor or compensation is fair. Unreliability has consequences.

Families and freeloaders

NTA. Commenters agree sister got a taste of her own medicine

Keeping promises is important, especially to kids

Proud of OP for standing up to SIL’s broken promises

Protective mom stands up for her child against selfish SIL

No more favors for SIL, NTA.

Friendship boundaries set, entitled person put in their place

Setting boundaries isn’t petty, it’s self-care

SIL expects free cleaning service, OP refuses politely.

Petty or practical? Commenter suggests charging for broken promise.

Standing up for what’s right . Refusing to tolerate injustice . NTA

Setting boundaries with family. Hard NTA with a clap emoji.

Barter deal broken multiple times, NTA for standing up.

Standing up to entitled family members

Cutting toxic family ties

Stop enabling her behavior and go no contact. NTA

Don’t let anyone manipulate you with broken promises

NTA commenter advocates for self-sufficiency while waiting for help

NTA. Perfectly handled. Who cheats a child?

SIL gets what she deserves, NTA played it well

Don’t be a doormat. Stick to your word.

Woman stands up for herself after SIL breaks promises

Mom’s wise words on laziness resonate with NTA comment.

NTA. The hypocrisy in her complaint is golden.

Setting boundaries and not falling for false promises.

No sympathy for SIL #NTA

NTA! Tell us more about why you think so

Standing up to a scammer – NTA

SIL gets a taste of her own medicine

Lazy SIL expects OP to do all the cleaning. NTA

Avoided a scam thanks to a helpful SIL.

Woman stands up to SIL’s broken promises and hypocrisy

Setting boundaries is important. You did the right thing

SIL broke promises, now wants help? NTA for refusing

Don’t let broken promises slide . Stand your ground!

Commenter sympathizes with OP but calls out SIL’s laziness

Procrastination leads to family conflict ⏳️

Daughter’s abuser gets what she deserves. NTA

Did she pay the 20? The suspense is killing me

SIL broke a deal and took advantage of daughter

User calls out SIL for being a cheap, lying scammer.

Friend breaks barter deal, commenter stops babysitting. NTA

Protecting kids’ work ethics with upfront payment and supervision.

Get paid upfront and avoid broken promises

Make them earn it! NTA teaches SIL a lesson

Cutting toxic family ties

SIL wants free cleaning service, OP says NTA

Playful NTA comment with a hint of sarcasm and humor.

Sister’s broken promises lead to justified refusal to help

Agreed to conditions, couldn’t fulfill them. NTA for refusing help

Don’t let her take advantage of you! Cut her off.

Commenter supports OP’s decision not to help SIL.

Is it petty to cut off help without communication?

Setting boundaries and sticking to them

Empowering response to a difficult situation

Setting boundaries and consequences.

Setting boundaries early on can prevent future conflicts

Playing the game or being petty? NTA for setting boundaries

NTA gets petty revenge on SIL, and it’s satisfying

Always get payment up front to avoid broken promises. NTA

Don’t let family take advantage of you. Stand up for yourself!

Holding someone accountable for broken promises. NTA

OP refuses to help SIL after broken promises. NTA

Demand payment or favors first to avoid broken promises

No maid service for SIL. NTA

Being petty but justified?

MTA called out, but for what?

Setting boundaries with unreliable family members

No deal, no effort, no sympathy – NTA wins

Don’t let anyone take advantage of your kindness! NTA

Validation feels good! Offer to play with niece without expectations.

Lesson learned: no more favors without upfront payment

Not the a**hole, but what promises were broken?

Supportive comment section with no opposing views