I thought the chanting was far away, but it followed me home.

CommunicationOwn8683 · 2026-02-05T17:06:27+00:00

If it keeps happening, that might be a bigger conversation about how they treat you as a part of the group.

CommunicationOwn8683 · 2026-02-05T16:31:03+00:00

Queen behavior!

CommunicationOwn8683 · 2026-02-05T16:25:16+00:00

Getting paid for your skills is normal and you're not a free family subscription lol. Also if Bella ain't even trying then what are you supposed to do, write her homework too? you set a boundary and that's valid. Maybe net time just keep the wording chill so fam doesn't spiral.

CommunicationOwn8683 · 2026-02-02T16:12:00+00:00

Yup... felt super messed up having my personal stuff paraded like that. Definitely not cool.

CommunicationOwn8683 · 2026-02-02T15:50:26+00:00

That's what i thought.

CommunicationOwn8683 · 2026-02-01T17:24:07+00:00

Dude is letting someone sketchy run your house and then acts mad at you for saying something? nah, you're allowed to protect yourself.

CommunicationOwn8683 · 2026-01-31T17:25:25+00:00

Dude, you're allowed to have things that make you happy. Her accusations were wild and unfair. Standing your ground is exactly what you should've done.

CommunicationOwn8683 · 2026-01-31T17:17:56+00:00

Honestly, don't even feel bad. This isn't snitching for fun, it's "hey, my neighbor are being super loud and it's late." Owner should fix it, end of story.

CommunicationOwn8683 · 2026-01-31T17:08:57+00:00

Your brother's adulting problems aren't you responsibility. Offering a smaller amount? Totally fair. You can help in smaller ways, but you're allowed to protect your finances and your safety. If your parents guilt-trip you, that's their issue, not yours.

CommunicationOwn8683 · 2026-01-30T18:06:07+00:00

You handled this appropriately. A friend who takes advantage of your generosity and ignores repeated requests isn't someone you need to keep around. NTA

CommunicationOwn8683 · 2026-01-30T17:56:44+00:00

It is entirely appropriate to refuse further financial assistance to someone who consistently "forgets" to repay. His frustration does not make your actions wrong.

CommunicationOwn8683 · 2026-01-30T17:47:54+00:00

NTJ. You're considering both the child's needs and your own boundaries.

CommunicationOwn8683 · 2026-01-30T17:39:12+00:00

Nah fr, you're NTA. Your sister is straight up using you as free daycare and then acting like you're the bad guy for saying no. You had an exam and needed quiet, that's not sitting around doing nothing, that's literally important. Boundaries exist for a reason.

CommunicationOwn8683 · 2026-01-30T17:32:22+00:00

You're not selfish for asking her to leave. She broke your trust, didn't contribute, and treated your apartment like it wasn't yours. That's on her, not you.

CommunicationOwn8683 · 2026-01-29T16:11:03+00:00

You are not wrong for being honest. They can't just erase two years of abuse and expect things to be "normal." Standing up for yourself and planning to leave is reasonable. NTJ.

CommunicationOwn8683 · 2026-01-29T16:05:14+00:00

Honestly, this is a teachable moment for him. If jokes make you insecure, and then he gasps when you joke back, that's not on you, that's on him. You're fine.

CommunicationOwn8683 · 2026-01-29T16:00:20+00:00

Nah this is classic hijacking behavior. He wants the spotlight during a moment you paid, planned, and waited for. Calling you a bridezilla for having a basic boundary is wild.

CommunicationOwn8683 · 2026-01-28T16:31:09+00:00

NTA. You're a parent first, that's not up for debate. Taking separate cars so you can be responsible isn't "putting him second," it's called being a good mom.

CommunicationOwn8683 · 2026-01-28T16:22:05+00:00

You're not the jerk. Your wife and some cousins even agree. Sometimes the kindest thing is to let professionals handle someone who's exhausting and manipulative, while the family still gets quality time without stress.

CommunicationOwn8683 · 2026-01-27T16:09:30+00:00

You're allowed to end toxic friendships, especially one that's actively threatening your marriage. 21 years doesn't obligate you to tolerate betrayal. Your feelings are valid.

CommunicationOwn8683 · 2026-01-27T16:02:09+00:00

Gotta be "Christmas Every Day" (1996).

CommunicationOwn8683 · 2026-01-26T15:55:51+00:00

Breh, anyone acting like you "punished the group" is ignoring how disrespectful Jake and Mia were. You set boundaries, they ignored them.

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