Entitled 65-year-olds demand that daughter-in-law fund their retirement plan, she refuses and puts her own family’s future first: 'They'll be an obligation for th next 20 years'

Most couples figure out early on that marriage is essentially two people trying to merge their wildly different upbringings into something functional. But then you end up in a situation that reminds you just how mismatched those family dynamics really are. One woman and her husband built an entire life far away from both of their families; they accomplished everything through a combination of hard work and some financial support from her side of the family. Meanwhile, resources from his side flowed in one specific direction: straight toward the younger brother. Not only that, but they've gotten into the habit of barely communicating. 

Now, after 15 quiet years, the in-laws have resurfaced with a stunning proposition: they want to move into a retirement home, and they expect our narrator and her husband to foot the bill, all while preserving their house as a future gift for the already-spoiled brother. 

At this point, it's clear that boundaries are non-negotiable. Even when it's family, you and your spouse get to decide what obligations are yours and what obligations are theirs. It might be uncomfortable to have a frank conversation about finances, living arrangements, and expectations, but setting limits now will save years of resentment down the line. Family support is one thing; being taken advantage of is another entirely.

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