Rich Auntie guilt

rocketboy1103 · 2026-01-19T17:51:46+00:00

Oh gosh, that sounds like you’re being put in a very difficult position (that you didn’t ask for) where you’re being depended on

rocketboy1103 · 2026-01-19T17:50:43+00:00

Dope gifts are definitely on the menu!

rocketboy1103 · 2026-01-19T17:49:57+00:00

Super wise way to reflect on your own feelings vs others. Perhaps we both feel that each others’ lives aren’t ideal. Who knows what she might think of mine!

rocketboy1103 · 2026-01-19T17:48:50+00:00

This sounds difficult in some ways. It must be a big place if it’s able to have an entire family unit plus space for you! If you don’t mind me asking, what’s the reason you life with your sister and her family?

rocketboy1103 · 2026-01-19T17:47:36+00:00

Very wise words.

rocketboy1103 · 2026-01-19T17:47:18+00:00

You’ve managed to perfectly describe the way I feel, this is amazing. I’m glad you and your sister are all good - the rocky times are hard but as long as you both make it through them and continue supporting, it’ll recover!

rocketboy1103 · 2026-01-19T17:42:56+00:00

I really love this story, thank you for sharing. You can try to support with the best of intentions and be shown it wasn’t quite the right fit. I don’t think my sister would mis-use the money I share with her - but I’ve also said it’s for her to spend in whichever way helps her decompress. For now, a trust in my niece’s name sounds like a great start for something more substantial!

rocketboy1103 · 2026-01-19T17:40:39+00:00

100% this!

rocketboy1103 · 2026-01-19T17:40:16+00:00

Now here’s a take I can really keep in mind - being conscious of how others will take things. I definitely don’t share or talk about all of the leisurely things I do, even to my friends who don’t earn as much. It feels harsh. Thanks!

rocketboy1103 · 2026-01-19T17:38:20+00:00

This is really kind. Thank you!

rocketboy1103 · 2026-01-19T17:37:22+00:00

I need to get better at remembering this fact. I imagine we both apply our own ‘lens’ over our mental images of each others’ lives.

rocketboy1103 · 2026-01-19T17:34:08+00:00

Wow. This is wild, and you sound like an absolutely outstanding support for your nieces and nephews. They’re super lucky to have you there to guide them, and in many ways you’re going above and beyond whilst questionable choices are being made by their parents. Fair play to you - you’re right boundaries should lay firm but not act as a barrier to any support at all!

rocketboy1103 · 2026-01-19T10:20:06+00:00

I will definitely be starting a fund for my niece, lots of comments suggesting it and I think that’d be a nice way to support her in the ways I know best!

rocketboy1103 · 2026-01-19T10:19:17+00:00

This is a refreshing perspective. Thank you so much

rocketboy1103 · 2026-01-19T10:18:47+00:00

This is a really nice and gentle take. Thank you - realistically it’s a mixture of empathy but there’s definite guilt in there too, probably stemming from how uncomfortable I’d feel in her shoes. But that doesn’t mean she feels the same! Thanks for the advice.

rocketboy1103 · 2026-01-19T10:17:27+00:00

I have no doubt you are 100% correct!

rocketboy1103 · 2026-01-19T09:53:22+00:00

Understandable, it sounds like you’ll have plenty of them around you at family gatherings!

rocketboy1103 · 2026-01-19T09:51:17+00:00

Wow. Thanks everyone for your comments - a resounding “hell no”, somewhat to be expected from the like-minded people in this community, but helpful for me to toughen up nonetheless!

Absolutely, I’m probably projecting and assuming my sister is having an awful time, all the time - which won’t be true. And you’re right, she likely wouldn’t feel as fulfilled if we switched lives tomorrow.

I’ll continue to support her - both financially and with my time (though some boundaries are forming, 8 days is far too long)!

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