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Love them, hate them, but you can’t ignore them, yes, we’re talking about family members. Some days, they make life feel heavenly, but then there are those relatives who can make living together…well, a bit of a challenge.

Today, we dove headfirst into the r/mildlyinfuriating subreddit to hunt for those infamous family members who somehow manage to drive everyone a little crazy. From breaking the toilet and keeping it a secret to baking the wrong cake, these posts perfectly capture the small moments that make family life…infuriating. Keep scrolling, some of these stories might just remind you of a certain relative you know all too well.

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#1

My Mom Keeps Opening My Mail Even After I Told Her To Stop

Worn Amazon package with items inside placed on carpet in front of a door illustrating annoying moments of living with family.

Me and my friends from out of state made Amazon wishlists to buy Christmas gifts for each other. I woke up today to my mom scolding me for buying more stuff online (I'm trying to save for a car). I had no idea what she was talking about as I hadn't ordered anything. She shows me the items she unboxed and I recognized them as things from my wishlist. The picture is how she left it on the table. My friends and I had planned on doing a group unwrapping call over Discord as soon as we'd all gotten our gifts so we could watch each other open stuff.

This isn't the first time my mom has opened packages of mine, but I was especially upset because she'd ruined the surprise. She got mad whenever I told her again to stop opening my mail, claiming “she doesn't check the labels on every single package that comes in.” I told her she should since there was more than one person living here, and she got even more mad.

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    #2

    Everytime I Leave My Computer Unlocked Around My Younger Brother, This Happens

    Computer screen showing animated character with a colorful keyboard and mouse, illustrating annoying moments of living with family.

    We share a room and if I forget to lock my computer, Kronk will, without fail become my wallpaper.

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    #3

    Leave My Homemade Pizza Alone To Cool For 5 Minutes, Come Back To See One Of My Family Members Cut It

    Pepperoni pizza missing a large middle slice, illustrating one of the most annoying moments of living with family.

    Decided to make a pizza from scratch told everybody to leave alone for 5 minutes and this is what I find. Someone send Inspector Gadget because I have a case on my hands.

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    #4

    My Dad's Currently Living With Me And Keeps Lowering My Thermostat And No, I Pay The Bills

    Honeywell Home thermostat showing 66 degrees, illustrating one of the most annoying moments of living with family.

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    #5

    The Only Ingredient My Father Purchased For Our Potato Salad For Easter Dinner

    Hand holding a dirty potato, one of the most annoying moments of living with family captured in a casual setting.

    No eggs, no celery, no herbs or onions. Only potato. Guess our family is having Potato Potalad.

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    #6

    An Extended Family Member Broke The Toilet Seat While At A Gathering And Left Without Mentioning It To Anyone

    Toilet seat lid removed awkwardly showing an annoying moment of living with family in a small bathroom.

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    #7

    My $300 Handmade Japanese Knife I Brought Back From Kyoto, Used By My Mom To Butcher Raw Chicken Bones

    Close-up of a hammered steel kitchen knife on a wooden surface, illustrating an annoying moment of living with family.

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    #8

    Just Preparing For A Visit From My Parents

    Handwritten notes on a water heater and furnace filter showing annoying family moments captured at home.

    I’ve been a responsible homeowner for more than 10 years. Dad can’t help but “help”.

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    #9

    Someone From My Family Sprinkles Salt All Over My Bed Once In A While

    Close-up of a finger with tiny white specks stuck on the skin, capturing an annoying moment of living with family.

    I know someone might believe that it will cleanse me from demons or somethings, but holy hell, let me lay in my bed without salt on my mattress.

    Also my parents didn't believe me or gaslit me for a year. I thought I was going crazy.

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    #10

    My Dad Broke My Car Door Handle And Didn't Tell Me

    Car door handle area showing damage and missing parts, capturing the most annoying moments of living with family.

    So my dad's car broke down so he's been using mine to get to work since I don't need it since my school is nearby. But I went with him to my aunt's and when I drove it back I learned he did this, never mentioned it.

    Also to add insult to injury he smokes in my car and in the past left bottles of vodka and beers in my car (along with lots of trash) even after repeatedly asking him to stop.

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    #11

    Sister Destroyed 3D Puzzle That Took 3 Months To Make

    Miniature chocolatier shop before and after damage, illustrating annoying moments of living with family captured in photos.

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    #12

    My Mom Threw Away The Covers Of My Books Because She Thinks They Look Better Without Them

    Books on a white shelf with one book placed sideways, illustrating an annoying moment of living with family in shared spaces.

    They are literally being held together with tape, what part of that "looks better?" Also, why throw them away instead of just storing them somewhere?

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    #13

    This Is Why I Hate Letting People Borrow Stuff

    Pair of worn high heels with mold inside, showing one of the most annoying moments of living with family.

    My mom borrowed my (nearly new) heels months ago and forgot them in her car. She found them like this today.

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    #14

    My Future Sister-In-Law Infuriates Me So Much

    Text conversation showing an annoying moment of living with family about social media followers of a puppy.

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    #15

    My Mom Burned All My Drawings

    Peeling paint or plaster debris scattered on grass near a house wall, illustrating annoying moments of living with family.

    So I’ve been drawing and posting anime girls for a while now and my mom got mad about it. At least I still have previous photos. No drawing today though.

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    #16

    My Little Brother Rearranged The Keys In Alphabetical Order

    Top view of a colorful vintage-style keyboard showing an annoying missing right shift key, capturing moments of living with family.

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    #17

    I Hate My Little Brother

    iPod disabled for an extremely long time, capturing one of the most annoying moments of living with family.

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    #18

    My Dad Everytime

    Hand holding a soda can instead of using the coaster on the table showing annoying moments of living with family.

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    #19

    Mom "Cleaned" My Room Again, Couldn't Find My Moss For A Terrarium. 10 Minutes Later I Found The Container The Moss Was In

    Hand holding a clear plastic container with a smaller container inside, showing an annoying family living moment with storage.

    Mom claims she doesn't know what happened to the 30 dollars worth of moss. I guess it grew legs and walked into the wonderlands.

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    #20

    Teaching My Brother To Drive, He Forgot Which Pedal Was Which

    Car awkwardly parked off the edge of a parking spot, capturing an annoying moment of living with family.

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    #21

    My Mom Trashed My Room Today

    Messy bedroom with clothes, blankets, and pillows scattered on the floor, capturing annoying moments of living with family.

    She drinks, takes lots of medication, and gets mad easily.

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    #22

    My Mom Says We Dont Have Enough Money, But I Catch Her Giving Thousands Of Dollars Monthly To A Megachurch

    Screenshot of a donation confirmation page showing various contribution details and a couple's photo.

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    #23

    My Family Never Leaves The Washer Door Open

    Mold and grime buildup inside a washing machine door seal causing an annoying family living moment.

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    #24

    My Little Brother Got My Playstation Account Suspended

    Email screenshot showing a PlayStation account temporarily suspended for violating network rules is an annoying family moment.

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    #25

    My Mom Spilled Our Detergent This Morning, And This Is What I Come Home From Work To

    Laundry detergent spilled on the floor beside a dryer with paper towels soaking up the blue liquid in an annoying family moment.

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    #26

    Sister Wiped My 200 Hour Platinum Game Because She Was Angry With Me. To A New Adventure, I Guess

    Handheld gaming console showing a character asking to share a story, capturing an annoying moment of living with family.

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    #27

    My Sister Keeps Painting Food And Glueing Fake Eyelashes To Them

    Eggs and a peach with drawn-on faces and fake eyelashes capture the most annoying moments of living with family.

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    #28

    My Dad Takes Bites Out Of Cookies And Other Treats To Claim Them For "Later", And Doesn't Eat Them Later Anyways

    Partially eaten cookies in a plastic container next to a watermelon and pineapple, capturing an annoying family living moment.

    I'm probably seems stupid to complain about, but my family has asked him not to, but still does it, even does it to the last thing in the box. He doesn't have to do that, either eat it all, or don't eat it.

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    #29

    Family Member Gave Us A Cubby House For Free. This Is How They Dropped It Off

    Broken blue and wooden furniture scattered on the grass, capturing annoying moments of living with family outdoors.

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    #30

    My Mom Ate All The Icing Off Of The Cake Because She "Didn't Think Anyone Else Would Want Any Since It Was So Dry"

    Partially eaten chocolate cake stuck to the plate with a spatula, showing one of the most annoying moments of living with family.

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    #31

    My Mom Sold A Lot Of Items She Gifted Me Years Ago Because She Was In Debt (And Did Not Tell Me)

    Smartphone screen showing deleted classified ads for a book set and sneakers in an annoying family living moment.

    Just so crushing. I found out because she has Parkinson’s and ended up at the hospital with delirium. I had to go through her phone and figure out how in debt and screwed we are now and forever most likely.

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    #32

    Brother Borrowed My Van For A Road Trip, Left With A Full Tank, Brought It Back Almost Empty

    Car dashboard showing air conditioning set to max cold with external temperature at 91°F, a common annoying moment living with family.

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    #33

    Bought A New Car Last Week. Mother-In-Law Takes It For One Drive Last Night

    Car door panel missing screws, showing an annoying moment of living with family causing damage and neglect.

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    #34

    My Mom Ate My Clearly Labeled Food And Then Lied About It

    Two plastic food containers with lids labeled No, illustrating annoying moments of living with family.

    I would like to start by saying I cook all the time. I also buy and share food all the time. She very rarely does either of those things, but whatever I can feed myself. She lets me stay rent free while I’m in college so I figure it works and I can pitch in that way. Anyways, this time I didn’t want to share so I very clearly labeled my food. I come home to eat the food I was looking forward to all day to find this is all she left me. She then tried to blame my grandpa. He has had three strokes and is 86 and does not eat that much. So I tell her I know good and well he did not eat it. I show her it was very clearly labeled “No”. She then lies again and says she didn’t see the label. There is no way she didn’t see the label.

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    #35

    My Sister Put Her Dirty Clothes In The Hallway Three Days Ago

    Pile of clothes and blankets blocking a narrow hallway, capturing one of the most annoying moments of living with family.

    I have to walk over them to get to my room.

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    #36

    Every Time My Dad Drives My Car, A New Scratch Appears

    Scratched car bumper covered in snow, showing one of the most annoying moments of living with family outdoors.

    I just got home for my fiancée's (I flew). My dad drove my car a few times during my trip just to make sure it didn't sit still for too long in the cold. Needless to say this new scratch wasn't here when I left. This isn't the first time.

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    #37

    Someone From My Family Cut The Cake Like That

    Partially eaten chocolate cake with crumbs scattered on a glass plate, capturing an annoying moment of living with family.

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    #38

    My Sister Bent The Plug Of My Overpriced Headphones

    Close-up of a white audio jack cable with a wooden surface background, illustrating annoying moments of living with family.

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    #39

    My Father In Law Dropped Items Off At Our House After An Extended Family Trip

    Trash bin filled with pillow, toilet paper pack, and grocery bag, showing annoying moments of living with family.

    He got to ours place before us and, being in a rush, put our items in the garbage “to protect them from the rain.”

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    #40

    I Let My Mom Live With Me And Everytime I Turn Down The Heat She Removes The Thermostat

    Thermostat cover removed showing exposed wiring on a wall, an annoying moment of living with family.

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    #41

    My Dad Complains That I Don’t Cook For Him. I Cook For Him. He Complains About The Food

    Plate of eggs cooked in tomato sauce with toasted bread slices and a sprig of parsley showing annoying moments of living with family.

    His complaints for this were “too much sauce” and “too spicy”. He made me dump his 3/4 eaten bowl in the garbage and then went to eat some white bread with margarine.

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    #42

    Mother And Stepfather Told Me "Take This Or You'll Have Nothing To Sleep On". Gave A Normal Mattress To My Stepfather's Son And Didn't Even Tell Me He'll Be Coming

    Sleeping mattress with coins placed on the floor beside it, illustrating annoying moments of living with family.

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    #43

    How My Sister Uses My Center Console While She Borrows My Car. I Had Kept Important Stuff In There

    Car center console filled with trash and clutter, showing annoying moments of living with family captured in a messy setting.

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    #44

    How My-23-Year Old Brother Thinks Is An Acceptable Way To Leave The Kitchen Table After The Family Asked Him To Clean It Up All Day

    Messy dining table with food containers, drinks, and trash, capturing annoying moments of living with family.

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    #45

    My Little Brother Hammered My 1922 Lincoln Wheat Penny Into Oblivion

    Rusty, misshapen coin found on a black surface, illustrating the most annoying moments of living with family.

    My little brother grabbed a hammer and the penny from my room, because he was mad at me for accidentally stepping on one of his toys and breaking it.

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    #46

    Merry Christmas! I Got An Extremely Expensive Drone And My Sister's Dog Broke It When Nobody Was Watching

    Damaged drone with broken parts scattered on a bed, showing one of the most annoying moments of living with family.

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    #47

    Last Year My Mom Made A Cake For My Birthday. I Turned 28

    Raspberry topped cake with burning birthday candles on a wooden table, illustrating annoying moments of living with family.

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    #48

    My Sister Just Dumped A Bunch Of Food On My Bed

    Bed with gray sheets and pillows covered in scattered food crumbs, capturing an annoying moment of living with family.

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    #49

    Sister Washes Her Clothes With Mine And Ruins My Laundry

    Hoodie with blue ink stains and color fading inside a washing machine showing annoying moments of living with family.

    I intentionally wait to do my laundry on Sundays since 1) the rest of my family do theirs on Friday and Saturday, 2) I prefer to get my laundry done all together so I’m not waiting all day for everything to be ready, and 3) I know how to take care of my clothes. Everyone in the house knows this.

    So I bring everything downstairs to wash as per usual, start my first load of laundry, and head back upstairs to clean out my room. When I came back downstairs when the laundry was done, I notice that the washing machine was more full than before.

    My sister chooses to put her clothes in the wash. With my clothes still in there. I’m assuming she waited until I was upstairs and threw her clothes in there, but didn’t recognize that she had a pen in her clothes.


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