At all times, your family should come first. It is your unstated responsibility as a sibling to keep your younger siblings in mind at all times. You are their strongest ally, best friend, and guardian. But how would you react if your sister attempted to take advantage of your generosity by asking you to pay for her opulent wedding? Would you politely give in out of love for your brother, or would you stand your ground and refuse? The sibling who is frustrated is described in the story below. Th…

Money is always the leading factor in breakups, and this case is no different. A long-distance romance reached a crossroads after 2 years. A man was visiting his girlfriend and her 3 kids for what was supposed to be a happy step towards a more committed future. However, the visit threw their compatibility into question fairly quickly. The girlfriend, struggling financially to raise her kids, was allowed to order full meals and large drinks at restaurants, knowing they likely wouldn't even finis…

When two people start a new relationship, the differences between their financial states can become a gap that is hard to overlook, which can seriously affect the nature of the relationship. With one usually having more money than the other, any costly outing can become awkward and confusing for them both. However, all of that can be solved simply by good communication between the two. Suppose a couple simply talked about their financial differences and had a mature conversation about what they…

Never mix money and family

Family bonds are among the best and strongest, particularly those between sisters. You rely on your sister to be there for you through good times and bad, in good health and bad. Not only is your sister a member of your family, but she is also your best friend, your most reliable ally, and a fellow conspirator. So, how would you respond if your sister attempted to benefit from your savings to finance her opulent wedding? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster…

Another story where money is a key player

Money, money, money

Welcome to your new life with your husband and his parents...

An 18 year old with a new jeep sounds totally reasonable

Some items are so sentimental that they just cannot be valued in monetary terms. But would you count your parents' home among them? The story tells the tale of a dissatisfied sister who doesn't know what to do. The Original Poster (OP) recently lost her parents. Her siblings were to get a sizable sum of money from the will, and she was to get the house. Everyone was happy at first, but when her siblings' money ran out, they began to get curious about her wealth. Consequently, OP chose to sell t…

Some questions are just off limits, but people ask anyway

Setting straightforward boundaries when it comes to money will help you avoid unnecessary conflicts and embarrassing discussions. The story that follows is an account of a frustrated wife. The Original Poster (OP) was left a sizeable inheritance by her mother. Her husband and his family, however, believed that rather than supporting and consoling their grieving daughter-in-law, it would be better to spend the extra money on extravagance and pleasure. Despite this, OP maintained her position, re…

One woman was furious when she found out that her husband had spent $160,000 investing in baseball cards without telling her. Although this kind of aligns with his character and isn't surprising, he had the audacity to criticize her own spending habits… Likely because he wanted full control of their finances. He was so concerned about her spending that he began shouting at her, which led her to become suspicious, and eventually find out about the whopping 160k that was missing from their bank a…

In relationships, money should never be discussed, especially if you are just starting out and don't yet have joint financial responsibilities that could influence your future. The story that follows describes a perplexed mother. The Original Poster (OP) shares her confusion in a candid Reddit post. She tells us that her son has been seeing this beautiful young woman who just so happens to come from a very wealthy family. However, the son finds it challenging to accept gifts from his spouse due…

Parents can make their own money...I think

All's fair in love and...gambling?