Teen gets back at step-brother and step-mom who refuse to put gas in their shared car: 'I got up at 4 AM... and rode a bike'

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Remy Millisky • Writer and Editor
Jun 26, 2025 3:00 PM EDT

Sharing a car with your family members can cause constant bickering over who's putting gas in that vehicle. You know this well if you've ever had to share your wheels with your mom or your brother. You all need to drive to work, and you probably also drive to your friend's houses, the grocery store, or to school. You don't always think about it in detail when you're the only one paying for gas… but when you and your bro are both taking turns filling up the gas tank, you start to clock each other's mileage, and fights are bound to start up. You drive to your friend's house, but then he drives his buddies to a movie, then Mom drives to 3 different stores… it just gets too complex. 

This family couldn't agree either, and it didn't really go well for them! Check out the way this person laid down an ultimatum, as well as comments from people who found it downright inspirational. 

Next, read about the dude who got petty revenge at his roommate for stealing his milk all the time: "I wanted to prove it." 

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    When I had graduated high school I got a summer job that started early in the mornings. My older step-brother who was still living at home also started a job early, but the days he worked were sporadic. I was going to get a new/used car before I started college in the fall but for those few months would have to share the station wagon with step-bro. Outside of work commute I never used the car because he would be out partying with his buddies
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    every night (he'd just sleep at work where he was supposed to move boxes). We were supposed to alternate filling up the car, even with the unfair use, but he'd always lie about filling it up last time and my step-mom got on me and said "You use the car, so you have to pay gas." After that I never drove that car again, I got up at 4 am every work morning and rode a bike to and from work. Then, the time came for the car to be filled with gas. Step-bro:
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    "Hey, it's you're turn to fill gas again." (I filled it last time) Me: "Nope, I haven't driven the car once, I've been riding a bike to work." He was stuck with his signature stupid look on his face and looked at his mom who was mad and about to say something until my dad said "That's right! She hasn't been driving, buy your own gas." My step-mom bit her
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    tongue but looked furious! Step- bro still looked like he'd come across a difficult math problem he couldn't solve. Edit: Fixing some grammar, also want to clarify this was 10+ years ago. My step-mom and I have a better relationship though a little sad. She feels bad about her difference in treatment but will never admit it or apologize to me
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    for it. I look back on this story and laugh but when it comes to my feelings for my step-mom I care for her, but also feel sorry for her. Step-bro and I are not on speaking terms due to bigger issues.
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    GeorgeThe13th Ah the deer in headlights look. Priceless. You know that you're in for a good time with this one.
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    Step-family relationships can be hard to define and can easily turn sour

    Duijinn Ugh why are step families always so annoying to their step kids. Good on you for sticking to them but I feel like this could also go in the petty revenge sub Reddit.
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    Step-mom could've fixed the issue, but she chose not to

    Big-Tuna-for-Com... With all due respect, f your step-mom
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    pocahontski Ugh. I'm so sorry you have to deal with that petty bulls you don't deserve it. That's heartbreaking, makes me want to hug the h I out of my step- daughter, but she's at college, so I guess I'll make her cookies tonight instead. You hang in there, I'll bet all that biking is feeling pretty good!
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    cooljulmoon I thought you were going to calculate the exact mileage to and from work and miles per gallon and pump like 3.64 gallons per week or something lol
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    CoderJoe1 You can't fuel all of the cheap-a time. brothers all of the
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    1inker Good for you! Healthy and witty.
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    1000regret Your stepmom obviously taking her biological son's side instead of being fair. but at least your dad got your back
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