‘It is not your sister’s fault that she is accomplished’: Envious sister lashes out at ‘golden child’ sibling for not being celebrated equally

I was an only child, so I never had the pleasure of being compared to my sibling. This didn’t stop my parents from comparing me to their friend’s kids, so I know how real the pang of comparison is. Everyone has their own talents, and some of them are more easily discovered earlier in life. …
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Freeloading sister refuses to adjust to off-the-grid new home: ‘Worried for these children’

I’ve always wanted to live «off the grid.» The way I live now is so «on the grid» it’s nuts. There is something beautifully romantic about imagining a cottage in a far-off pasture, growing your own vegetables, making bread, and not having to go on the internet. You could just read books all day, attend …
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‘Get extra good locks’: Entitled sister wants to run daycare out of brother’s house despite not paying rent

Living with family can be a beautiful thing, but it can also be the most difficult thing you do together. In my experience, it’s so much easier to get along with your family if you don’t live with them. You can take your time away, engage with them when you want to, and you don’t …
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‘My parents have full run of my house’: Entitled family insist son let pregnant sister and child move in, gets offended when he won’t babyproof

One of the most important parts about having a family is that you are all there for one another during the hard times. Many people don’t know where they would be without that support system to fall back on, but it can have its limits. There is a big difference between receiving much-needed help and …
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36 Family Memes That Don’t Fall Far From the Tree (March 3, 2024)

Did you grow up with siblings and a big family? Or were you really into like, books and quiet coloring? For those of us who got thrown into the social deep end of the gene pool. Family parties meant that we had to clean the house ‘til it was spotless, cook weeks’ worth of food, …
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37 Family Memes That Don’t Fall Far From the Tree (January 27, 2024)

As a kid, if you ever mentioned to your grandparents that you liked a particular animal at the zoo, they’d never forget it. It’s endearing that they were so thoughtful, but after receiving your 40th pair of socks with owls on them, numerous owl stuffed animals, and the owl t-shirts for every birthday gift, your …
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‘He had put the puppy in a plastic bag’: 10-year-old steals puppy from his aunt, has a tantrum when she won’t give it to him

Not all kids are ready to be pet owners. Even though moms and dads are usually the ones who end up taking the most care of the family animals, it’s important to make sure your kid is mature and safe enough to have a big pet before you get one. Before getting a dog or …
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30+ Family Memes That Don’t Fall Far From the Tree (January 5, 2024)

When you think of your siblings, if the first word that comes to mind is a well-intentioned slur, then you probably had a fun childhood. With siblings or cousins who can take a joke, sometimes the banter and fun can go a little too far, resulting in the funniest, most outrageous moments of your life.  …
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31 Family Memes That Don’t Fall Far From the Tree (December 31, 2023)

You did it. You survived the holidays! During the holidays, everyone in your family wants a little piece of you, no matter what chip on your shoulder they have to break off. Not every family is completely dysfunctional, but most of us could probably use a stiff brandy after 72 hours of non-stop family time– …
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34 Family Memes That Don’t Fall Far From the Tree (December 23, 2023) (CHRISTMAS EDITION)

Spike that eggnog and grab your coping mechanisms, it’s time for Christmas with the whole family! No family is perfect, so when we’re all gathered for a peaceful meal together, we need to remember that we love each other. After bickering in the house for hours over the correct way to cook the mashed potatoes, …
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