Wealthy Redditor Expected To Pay SIL's Bachelorette Party, But She Says No And Gets Whole Family On Her Back

"SIL has always been the golden child of the family"

Damjan

• Published in Interesting
• March 11, 2023

It's common for people of different socio-economic backgrounds to come into contact with one another and sometimes even become friends. However, this can lead to an awkward situation regarding money: those with less money may expect their wealthy friends and family members to pay for things they are in no way obligated to.

This is a common problem, especially between people of different generations. For example, some people may view their wealthy friends or family members as a source of financial support and expect them to pay for their meals, trips, or other activities without considering the other person's financial situation or their own.

This is a significant problem, as it can lead to feelings of resentment and guilt on both sides, like In today's story.

OP attended her sister-in-law's bachelorette party. OP and her husband, 26, have both achieved high levels of success and live a comfortable life.

OP's sister-in-law still lives at home with her parents and is on marriage #2. At the end of the dinner, the bill was handed to OP, and SIL suggested that OP and her husband pay for the bill as a wedding gift.

Feeling blindsided and offended, OP called SIL an entitled brat and paid for her half of the bill before leaving. OP's mother-in-law and other family members have been furious and are expecting an apology from OP, who refuses to do so.

OP's husband is on her side, and they are debating not attending the wedding.

OP asks:

OP attended her sister-in-law's bachelorette party. OP and her husband, 26, have both achieved high levels of success and live a comfortable life.

OP's sister-in-law (the golden child in the family) still lives at home with her parents and is on marriage #2.

At the end of the dinner, the bill was handed to OP, and SIL suggested that OP and her husband pay for the bill as a wedding gift.

Feeling blindsided and offended, OP called SIL an entitled brat and paid for her half of the bill before leaving.

OP's mother-in-law and other family members have been furious and are expecting an apology from OP

OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the a-hole:

Redditors can't believe this level of entitlement

The burden of payment goes to:

We should all be like OP

Is peace really that important?

Other Redditors feel the same

At the end of the day, money should never come between friends and family. It's best to be honest and open about your financial situation and make sure both sides are okay with it.

It's important to remember that just because someone has more money than you doesn't mean they owe you anything. Wealthy friends and family members should be treated with respect and gratitude, not as an ATM or a source of free money.

And if you are the one with more money, it's important to be mindful of your own boundaries and not let yourself be taken advantage of. Just like OP did here.

Damjan