Hi, I’m Rebecca, and at 30 years old, I’ve got quite the story about some sister drama. Let me tell you about the rollercoaster ride with my younger sister, Anna.
The Setup
Anna’s been living with us while she attends university. We made a clear deal: she’d pay $500 a month for her room, utilities, and food. In return, she’d help out with chores and occasionally babysit our two kids. It was a win-win, and we even wrote it all down to avoid any confusion.
To put it in perspective, Anna would have spent about $1,200 a month for a shared room at school. Living with us for a year costs her $6,000, compared to the $9,600 she’d shell out at school and then back at our parents’ house. It worked well for two years. Anna was a great student and a wonderful sister.
The Conflict
Things got bumpy when Anna started dating seriously. She naturally wanted more time with her boyfriend and began complaining about babysitting every other Saturday night. This led to a huge argument between us.
I tried to stick to our original agreement, as her studies weren’t finished. I even suggested hiring a babysitter but said she’d need to cover the cost since that was part of our deal. Anna didn’t take this well. She felt I was taking advantage of her and draining all her money, and now she’s really upset.
Family Fallout
As if Anna being mad wasn’t enough, my whole family’s on my case too. They think I’m being too harsh and treating her like an unpaid nanny. Mom even suggested I let Anna stay for free and not touch her finances.
I held my ground, reminding them of our agreement. I also mentioned that Anna could live on campus next semester, which seemed like a good solution. But then Mom blew up and threatened to cut ties with me!
The Breaking Point
Just yesterday, I found Anna packing her bags. She wouldn’t say where she was going, keeping it a secret. She threw some harsh words at me, saying I was mean and making her life harder. It’s tough. We had a deal, and I thought it was fair, but now I’m not so sure what to think.
This whole situation has been really hard. I thought we had a fair agreement, but now everything’s falling apart. What would you do in my shoes?
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