Family Tensions: Woman Refuses to House Brother and Family، Sparks Debate
A woman has received support for refusing to let her brother and his family move in with her، even though it would leave them homeless. The woman، who goes by the Reddit handle u/Brave-Frosting-179، shared her dilemma on the popular r/AmITheA****** forum and asked for an unbiased perspective.
She explained that her family is a big one، with three siblings aged 30، 32، and 33، and a combined total of 14 children. Her parents like to host big functions for special occasions، and her household income is around $200،000، which is higher than her siblings.
The poster went on to say that she has grown to resent the gatherings because her siblings always ask her for favors، mostly to babysit. She had a “don’t ask me for anything” stance for the past six years because her siblings never appreciated anything she did for them، and they never offered to help in return. They always borrowed money from their parents but never paid it back.
Recently، the woman’s oldest brother was evicted، and he asked if he، his girlfriend، and their four children could move in with her and her husband for a little while. The poster declined the request because her brother and his girlfriend have a habit of not paying rent and refusing to leave. They also let their children destroy every rental they live in، with coloring on the walls، holes in the walls، and more.
By saying no، the woman has caused a family argument، as her brother and his girlfriend are upset. Her other two siblings also agree with her brother and think that she is being selfish. However، over 1،400 commenters on Reddit overwhelmingly agreed that the woman should not let her brother and his family move in with her.
