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AITA for not inviting my sister’s new step-kids to my in-laws lake house?
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The protagonist is in the right for not being comfortable with complete strangers coming to her in-law's lake house. First of all, like she mentioned in the thread, she doesn't even own the property. Secondly, she's never met these people! Why would women who have no relationship to her whatsoever come and stay for free? There's a saying that my friend says in times like these, “not my circus, not my monkeys.” She's just in no way obligated to deal with this, and if she dealt with it it could be a lot of work on her end.
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Mid-30s woman insists on bringing her stepchildren and their bio moms to sister’s in-law’s lake house, sister refuses, causing sisterly feud: “I don’t know Rick or any of his other kids”
Family isn't always easy. Sometimes they make us want to tear our hair out, run away, or even consider never speaking to them again. Family dynamics are so intimate; they know you in ways no one else can know you, and you to them. When you see them making poor life choices that you know will only end in their hurt, it can be very disturbing to watch, and make one either distance themselves or intervene.
Sisters can be especially complicated. They're either your best friend, or your worst enemy. They can be catty and cruel, or they can be caring and maternal, protective of you. Hopefully you have a sister that has your best interest at heart. I know that for me and my sister, we just want to see the other one happy. And it would definitely concern me if I saw her making decisions that I knew would only cause her pain. Funnily enough, I have a close friend like that, and it can be very very difficult to watch them continually make mistakes.
In the story below, two sisters have a feud over decisions and boundaries. The protagonist's husband's parents have multiple properties, meaning they have access to a lake house every summer. Read the full story below for all the juicy details.