Ah, siblings. Can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without ‘em. As a kid, I loved having brothers when it came to playing games or celebrating holidays together, but riding in the car together, with the three of us crammed into the backseat, was like being in a war zone. We could enjoy peace for about 5 minutes of the ride, but inevitably, someone’s joking or playing around would cross a line and suddenly at least one of us was screaming or crying. Now, I was never a perfect sibling myself, as I vividly remember slamming my younger brother’s fingers in a door once out of rage. (I still feel bad about that one...) But we’re adults now! We’ve learned how to set our differences aside, and oddly enough, we actually love spending time with one another now.
Unfortunately, however, not all siblings mature at the same pace, and sometimes conflicts between brothers and sisters persist into adulthood. In fact, new conflicts can even arise, due to siblings acting extremely entitled. Below, we’ve gathered some of the most appalling screenshots of conversations between siblings that have been shared on the Choosing Beggars subreddit that might make you even more thankful for your own brothers and sisters. Try not to become too furious while scrolling through this list, and don't forget to upvote the conversations that would make you consider blocking a relative!
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My Dad Is Going On 2 Months In The Hospital With Covid. This Is His Sister
The parable of the drowning man I feel like really matched religious viewpoints during the pandemic. I am religious myself, and I find it utterly sad and stupid that people are so ignorant. Also, weren't people expecting a war king in the bible instead of Jesus? Their savior was not what they expected. Hypocrites, the lot. (from Wikipedia: The parable of the drowning man, also known as Two Boats and a Helicopter, is a short story, often told as a joke, most often about a devoutly Christian man, frequently a minister, who refuses several rescue attempts in the face of approaching floodwaters, each time telling the would-be rescuers that God will save him. After turning down the last, he drowns in the flood. After his death, the man meets God and asks why he did not intervene. God responds that he sent all the would-be rescuers to the man's aid on the expectation he would accept the help.)
Sister Asks Me If I Can Watch Her Kid, Then Asks If I Can Come Get Her And Comes Up With Lame Excuse As To Why She Can't Drop Her Off
I Hadn't Been Able To Locate My Pokémon Cards For 15+ Years Which Had Over 10 Pages Of Rare/Holographic Cards (Which I Spent Many Years Collecting As A Kid)
I found out today that my older brother sold literally every single rare/holo/valuable card I owned as soon as I left for college.
What a douche... My brother did that with my LEGO, just tore it all down, stuffed it into crates and sold it by the crate. Still livid when I think back to it...
Do you have any siblings, pandas? Apparently, about 82% of us do, which means you likely know the experience of having to share everything while growing up. You might remember getting picked on by an older brother or sister, or perhaps doing the "picking" yourself, if you happen to be the oldest. Sibling relationships are often rocky while we’re young and growing up, as we can be competitive with one another or frustrated when it feels like we don't all receive the same treatment. But especially by the time we reach adulthood, our siblings can become our best friends. They were our first friends anyway, so why not nurture that relationship for the rest of our lives?
Your brothers and sisters can understand you in a way that even your closest friends may not, as they grew up in the same household and shared similar experiences. But unfortunately, the sibling to best friend pipeline doesn’t work for everyone. And sometimes becoming adults leads to an even greater wedge forming between brothers and sisters. This list features some shockingly egregious examples of sibling behavior that might inspire you to send a quick text to your brothers or sisters letting you know that you love them. And you appreciate them for never demanding money from you…
Parents With Children Should Skip All The Lines
Where can I find this woman, I'm child free and I SWEAR I just want to talk to her...
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So, if they ban childless visitors, there will only be parents with children left, right? So they ALL get to skip the line? That woman didn't really think about what she's saying.
It's an endless leapfrog with no one actually getting ON the ride ever!! They cut in front and then the mother behind them cuts in front and then the mother behind THEM cuts in front and... kind of like when we were kids and played the "hand stacking game" when you'd put your hands on top of each other's hands, alternating, palm-down, and whoever's hand was on the very bottom slid it out and slapped it on the top, repeat ad infinitum XD
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Your child can learn to wait in line. He can learn that he isn't the centre of the universe. In fact, it's important to teach him those things. In the words of Bo Burnham "There's other people, you selfish a$$hole!" Also, if it breaks his heart to have to wait for a treat.... Oh boy, you've got other problems...
When you take a TODDLER to an amusement park with multiple-hour-long lines... Welp, u get what you deserve.
And of course, said toddler is absolutely, totally, 100% going to firmly, concretely, and clearly remember their trip to Disney World, FOR LIFE!!!!!
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Oh boy that's a lot to unpack. The poor child needs to be rescued because this person is clearly not well
Isn’t a three year old a bit too young for DW? They won’t remember most of the trip, so it is pretty much money wasted. The first time I went, I was five, and I really don’t remember anything of the trip. Also DW is more than just Magic Kingdom, and some of the other parks are much more suited to older teens and adults, for example Epcot. A little child cannot really understand much about those parks.
It's amazing when people think reproducing makes them special. No one made her take a 3-year-old to this theme park instead of waiting until her kid was a little older. The complaining about millenials is funny too because unless she had her kid later in life, she is likely a millenial or gen Z. The older millenials are 30-40 years old. There's no way Disney would ban people spending money on their stuff.
It's not likely that she's gen Z. This post has been floating around for at least 10 years
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She is probably one of those parents who tell their kid to go in front of the next person, then go "oh Johnny, you silly boy! I'll come get you!" And then they stay in front of you, smirking. May your nail polish chip off immediately after drying.
Was she never a childless woman? Did she know what it's like to take a 4 year old to an amusement park? You take said child to the county fair. If they do well there then you take your child to six flags, if they do well there then you take your child to the aquarium and make them look at fish. If all of those cheaper options work without fail then you dish out said child tuition and take them to Disney world.
That's too clever for them, lol. They'd rather shove their kid into deep water then complain when the poor thing is tired.
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Sing it with me now... "Oh a spoon full of Xanax will turn your attitude right round; help your jacked a** calm down, make you easier to be around..."
Sounds like this mommy didn't find age-appropriate entertainment. If your toddler is fussing because the lines are too long, perhaps the jungle gym at the park is more their speed at this age.
I just want to b***h slap that woman. I hate with a burning passion people like her!
Misery lives company. (If I have to endure DW with a toddler, so should you!!)
Oooooooooooh I'm so sorry, NOW SHUT THE FORK UP AND WAIT IN LINE!
If you dont like dealing with a toddler at Disney dont take em until they are older
First problem was taking a toddler to Disney. Majority of activities and rides are not suited to the very young. Second, not planning ahead on how to deal with a tired, cranky, bored toddler is a big mistake. I think mom is tired of being left out of all the fun the rest of her family is having at the park. She just mad at the situation but wants to blame someone else she notices who is free to enjoy the park.
B***h! You ruin my friend & I’s day at Disney and I’ll ruin your Entire life!
Wait a minute... is arrow UP agreeing with the screaming parent - or with this page; '30 Examples Of'. I get confused.
Why would you bring a toddler to Disneyworld? It's not like they're going to remember it. Save the big expensive stuff for when they're old enough to actually remember it later. It has to suck to be told that the one time the family went to Disney, you were three so you have no memories of it.
For her level of indignation, I thought the girl had bought the last pretzel, but she just has to wait a little?
Posted September 22nd a 1:04 am... A) DW should be closed by then, and B) Isn't your son supposed to be in pre-k by September 22nd? And if not, most people at DW in SEPTEMBER of all f*cking months- get this- DON'T HAVE KIDS! Why? BECAUSE THEIR KIDS ARE IN SCHOOL! (Sorry, people like this just pi$$ me off)
She should’ve taken a breath before she posted this. She big mad.
While we're banning people... Parents without kids over 5 shouldn't be allowed in DW either! If parents only brought infants to DW, they did it for themselves. It makes no sense to bring a baby somewhere they absolutely cannot appreciate or even remember.
I just realised, i know this foul mouthed woman's clone! Same nasty attitude
Plus, why not wait until the child is older before taking them to theme parks?
I have never disliked someone I have never met as much as I dislike this woman.
I’m curious what she thinks of women who cannot conceive and I don’t want to know, honestly. I sincerely hope someone she loves reminded her of that and and that one in every four women who conceive children will miscarry at least once during their lifetimes. My heart goes out to someone like her because I genuinely grieve that someone can be that hateful and I find myself praying for him or her, even in my disgust over that person’s behavior….. They have no idea what impact their behavior has on others, really!
Sounds like someone is jealous of another girl who didn't have to take a toddler to Disneyworld.
Snds like she's jealous of childless couples and resents having had her kids!!
I went to Disney (I'm in my mid-teens) with my school band and had multiple people with young children demand that I let them go in front of me in line because "it's meant for kids"
Oh this woman would looooooove me :D I'm childlike in my glee and laugh and joke arpund a lot - I'm not quiet. I love stuffed animals and toys, and would be having so much fun she would implode, lol.
I feel kinda sad for this one. My mom has a hormonal disbalance and it was miracle she even had me. I’m an only child. Recently I just found out I had inherited the disbalance and it’s hard for me to have kids. I’m gonna start taking meds to fix it but it’s sad that some people aren’t able to have kids. Not everyone who goes to Disney needs to bring a child. There a dude on YT that LOVES Disney and goes a lot but he single with no kids. Mind your own f*****g business lady.
This woman doesn't know Disney, apparently. From Walt's opening day speech: "To all who come to this happy place; welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past…and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future."
Im childless and wont stop going to Disney (once I can afford it again)
She should've paid the extra to skip lines? Or waiting til he kid was older
Can we say projection and a reaction formation? She's so jealous of childfree/less women, that she has to hate on them to make herself feel better. This is what happens when someone isn't secure in their decision, and everyone else who makes different decisions than them doesn't mirror them. If she's only comfortable around other parents who validate her, then it's a huge insecurity issue. I only understood the concept of mirroring in my 30s; I knew the anger and resentment was irrational as a childfree woman.
I don't know what it's like having to deal with children? No, I know exactly what it's like and therefore chose not to partake. Don't blame me for your bad decision. I refuse to treat you like a martyr for something you chose for yourself.
I have no idea what it's like to have to deal with children? No, I know exactly what it's like and therefore chose to not partake. Don't blame me for you not making the correct choice. I refuse to treat you like a martyr for something you chose to do to yourself.
And those of us who chose not to have kids, hate mothers like you!! (Not to mention we know your kid will be a sociopath given your parenting BS!!)
Why is it that people uses theses programs to state what the tiny voice inside of you says
I've seen this post quite a few times over the years, and I'm always baffled by it. I have 2 kids-9 and 4 respectively. My in-laws took my oldest to Legoland when she was 5, and she was barely old enough to handle that!
Holy. Cow. Girlfriend needs to find a competent psychiatrist ASAP.
I cannot deal with parents who think that the act of reproducing means they should be treated like royalty.
I just love it when everyone else seems to think they get to decide what I do with my uterus.
Why do people even bring toddlers to Disney World? They're too young to even remember having a good time!
Girl Trying To Get Rid Of Her Sister’s Dog For Chewing Up A Shoe
Wants His Trust Fund To Buy More Drugs
If you and your siblings can’t seem to be in the same room together for more than an hour without getting under one another’s skin, know that you’re not alone. Sadly, it’s quite common to have to deal with conflicts between siblings, even as adults, so Kristin McCarthy wrote a piece for Love to Know discussing this topic. Kristin notes that it can first be helpful to get to the bottom of where this conflict is stemming from.
It might be because you and your sibling have different relationships with your fellow family members, such as being much closer to your parents or another sibling. Or perhaps the conflict is rooted in competition between the two of you or an ongoing sibling rivalry that never seems to end. Whatever the cause may be, it’s best to identify it to work on resolving it.
Kristin goes on to write that, if you and your sibling are able to sit down and attempt to work through your issues, try to confront the conflict head-on. “While you may have stress and anxiety over sitting down with them, it is important that this initial step be made so you can move towards a place where you are comfortable in close proximity, despite differences. If you decide to meet up, pick a location that is comfortable for everyone, yet also neutral. You'll want to be on as even ground as possible for this.”
My Brother Demanding Money From My 65-Year-Old Mother
There is absolutely no way on this earth that I would of given him anything,ever again. If either of my sons (who are adults) spoke this way to my face,they would be picking themselves up off the floor not l9ng after. Absolutely disgusting. To speak to anybody this way,let alone your mother
The Reason I Associate As Little As Possible With My Half Brother
Cb Bargains Their Way Out Of 6 Months Free Rent, No Utilities…because They Wouldn’t Be Paid Extra Cash For Dog Sitting
The original offer was brilliant and fair, why would you even want to negotiate?
When it comes to resolving conflicts with a sibling, Kristin recommends following a few basic guidelines: present your problems, use “I” statements to avoid playing the blame game, remain calm, practice active listening, offer possible solutions, and check back in later. Issues don’t usually disappear overnight, but with some effort on both sides, wounds can be healed.
Then it’s best to work on preventing any future conflicts. To do so, Kristin notes that it can be helpful to focus on preparing yourself before the next interaction you have with this sibling. “Consider all the possibilities surrounding the meeting. This mental preparation will help you calm your anxiety beforehand,” she writes. Then, remember to avoid confrontational conversation. If certain topics always lead to an argument, just skip them altogether. If a situation becomes uncomfortable, try to shut it down before it escalates, and if it comes down to it, simply limit your interactions with one another altogether.
When Your Younger Sister Who Lives Rent And Bill Free, With A Job, Wants You To Pay To See Her
My younger brother still leaches off my Ma even though he’s 44 years old. It’s pathetic.
Shared My Netflix Years Ago With My Mom And Sister, Then Had An Issue Last Night So I Checked The Recent Devices. Found Out There Were Tons Of People With My Password, Plus Someone Upped My Plan. Reset My Password And Told My Sister I Wasn’t Going To Share My Password Anymore. Chaos
It’s Everyday
If the issue at hand does happen to be a sibling rivalry, Dr. Elizabeth Scott wrote an article discussing how to handle the accompanying stress of sibling rivalries for VeryWell Mind. She first notes that instead of immediately jumping to frustration with your sibling, it might be helpful to understand where the rivalry started. They often come from parental favoritism, which can cause lasting impacts on children. If the rivalry began in adulthood, however, it might have been caused by geographical proximity, shared personality features, or other factors such as personal views.
Wherever the rivalry stems from, however, Dr. Scott urges readers to try not to take it personally. “Understand that your parent may not ‘love’ the other sibling more, they just feel closer or more invested in their lives, for whatever reason,” she writes. “They may not even be aware of it, and most likely are not doing it to hurt your feelings.”
My Brother Was Mad Cause I Wouldn’t Let Him Have Anymore Candy After He Had Almost A Whole Bag. This Is What He Did. This Is My 1,000 Dollar iPad That I Earned
I Wouldn’t Let My Older Sister (Who Lives At Home) Eat My Food
That last attempt at convincing them, the “sugar daddies” bit - how did they think that was going to go? Kudos to OP for the restrained reply!
My Own Brother
But if you’re having trouble coping with an adult sibling rivalry, Dr. Scott recommends finding support elsewhere in your life, such as among friends or other family members who make you feel loved unconditionally. And resist the urge to perpetuate your sibling rivalry. Don’t go out of your way to compete or blame them for being favored. “You’ll also feel better if you accept that you may not get as much support and approval from parents as you want, and that’s okay,” Dr. Scott notes. “If you don’t come at them from a place of need, you will actually have more personal power.” Finally, remember to focus on what’s most important: your own family and nurturing the relationships that are most meaningful to you.
When Asked If He Could Bring The Console To Our Dad’s House, Mom Gave My Little Brother A Definitive No. After They Left, I Walked Back To My Room And Found It Missing
Little brother is 10 according to OP. WAY old enough to know he is in the wrong. OP also stated, "Joke’s on him though ‘cause mom used the Xbox family app to block his account, and mine too in case he thinks he can outsmart us."
Entitled Sister Wants To Come Visit On My Due Date
My Sister, Who Likes To Use My Complex’s Free Gym, Angry Because I Don’t Have The Fob Today
The examples on this list are mainly siblings who have exhibited extremely entitled behavior, but all sorts of issues can cause rifts in sibling relationships. If you need some advice for how to get along well with your adult siblings, here are some tips from Laurie Kramer, a professor of applied psychology at Northeastern University in Boston. She first recommends making time to see one another outside of your familial obligations, like going to mom and dad’s for holidays. She also recommends resisting the urge to assume you know things about your sibling just because you grew up together. Allow them to tell and show you who they are now and have honest conversations about how you remember growing up and how things have changed.
My Sister Wants Me And My Brother To Help Pay For Her And Her Kids To Swim At My Late Father's Pool
My Brother Always Makes My Poor Mom Clean His After Him
There Was No Warning, She Didn't Ask. She Took Money To Go On Vacation
The hair on the top left had me blowing on my screen.
Kramer also reminds that siblings must remember to stop comparing themselves to one another. “Just as when your younger brother got a bigger slice of cake, it might not seem fair that, as an adult, they end up with a better job or bigger house,” Katie Hunt writes for CNN Health. “But these are old feelings that don’t stand up to honest scrutiny. We all make different choices, and there’s no innate reason your path should be similar to your sibling’s.”
My Brother Likes To Make Large Sum Bets And Thinks I'll Just Pull Out Of My Savings To Help Pay His Dues
When Your Unemployed Brother Finds Your 6 Year Old (Broken) iPhone To Give His Daughter As Her Main Christmas Gift, And Then Finds Out It’s Broken…it Turns Into Your Fault, Naturally
Mom..... Lets Just Go
My mums name is karen but shes lovely. She would totally feed you if you went to her house
Despite the fact that you share about 50% of your DNA with your siblings, you don’t always need to maintain relationships with them. If you’ve worked hard for years attempting to mend your relationship to no avail, it might be healthier for you to just stop trying. “When or how a person might know it’s time to cut ties completely depends on the individual situation and comfort level. If there’s persistent emotional manipulation, physical abuse, or other unhealthy or destructive behaviors that are causing harm, then it may be best to end the relationship,” says Kalley Hartman, clinical director at Ocean Recovery in Newport Beach, California. “If they’re not good for you emotionally, psychologically, or physically, it’s better to have a chosen family with friends, rather than sibling relationships chosen for us — especially if nothing’s going to change in that sibling dynamic.”
I Had This Lovely Conversation After Getting Multiple Calls From Her. Ladies And Gentlemen, This Is My Older Sister, A Mua, That Has Complained About People Doing The Same Thing To Her That She’s Doing To Me
My Unemployed Brother Asking Me To Order Him A Pizza
Buy this guy a cheese and ham sandwich, a small fruit salad and just mash it all together.
My Sister Asking For My Netflix When She Is 33 And Lives With My Mom And Dad
OP says they didn't mean to send "no" as an answer, but were stunned at the immediate and vitriolic response to the accidental "no".
I genuinely hope that you pandas cannot relate to the posts on this list, but if you can, remember that it’s totally fine to set boundaries with your brothers and sisters. Just because you grew up together doesn’t mean that they’re entitled to treat you however they like. Keep upvoting the pictures that you find most appalling, and then let us know in the comments below if you have any personal stories of sibling entitlement to share. Then, if you’re interested in reading another Bored Panda article featuring relatives who don’t understand boundaries or manners, you can find more “choosing beggars” right here!
My Brother Taking My Bluetooth Headset Without Permission And Returning It Like This
My Brother Did This Be Cause I Didn’t Let Him Play For Another Hour After His Turn
My Brother Paused 2 Of My Downloads To Install Fortnite
Note: this post originally had 42 images. It’s been shortened to the top 30 images based on user votes.
My parents were out of town for vacation over Thanksgiving. My sister (then 27 to my 40) was angry at me for not cooking dinner after I came over and saw our parents’ house completely thrashed. Like I’d have to spend 2 hours cleaning up the kitchen just to spend 6 hours making dinner. I turned around and walked out, and went home. She completely lost her s**t. She told me to never come to come near her nor her children again. Her rant continued to say she’s make sure my parents never spoke to me again. That her children would never be anywhere my son, and if I came over to the house while she was there, she would call the police and file an assault and stalking complaint against me. And that she hoped I’d die and go to hell. Hours later, she had the audacity to ask me to babysit so she could Black Friday shop.
She did it again a couple of years later when I was pregnant. This time my husband and parents were there. She flew into a fit calling me several unpleasant names, said to never come near her or her kids again and to never come to my parents’ house. My dad stepped in and told her she does not determine who is or is not welcome in HIS home. Yeah…she’s real freaking pleasant to be around when she doesn’t get her way.
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I want these self entitled a******s to be all dumped on an island with nothing and then watch them b***h at each other
After 5 years of staying up after midnight my time zone in Europe to call my family, I had enough of being the only one to keep in contact. I told my mom I was never going to call her again, and I'd prefer it if she left me alone, as she had been doing. She thought I was suicidal, and made my brother call the American embassy, who sent a medic team to visit me. I was fine. The embassy couldn't report to my family in the usa that I was OK and insisted I contact my family, which I refused to do. My family called the local police to do a wellness check on me, who urged me to contact my American family, which I refused to do. My mother, through my brother, then sent a letter to my ex-husband saying I was emotionally abusive and they had cut ties with me. When you're the lucid member of your family but they still drive you crazy---
I know I've said this before on here, but cut the toxic people out of your life, your mental health will thank you for it!!
My grandmother has Alzheimer's disease and my aunt makes the estate pay for her plane fair when she comes out to visit. Wild! And aunt's husband is a doctor. Not like she can't afford it.
If you have a friend or if your partner is toxic, you walk away. Do the same for family. Toxic is toxic regardless of whether it's family, friend or partner. Better be alone without family that with people who left you in a position where their toxic behavior is that bad that you have walked away from them. Don't allow them to be the victim cause of you walking away.
My parents were out of town for vacation over Thanksgiving. My sister (then 27 to my 40) was angry at me for not cooking dinner after I came over and saw our parents’ house completely thrashed. Like I’d have to spend 2 hours cleaning up the kitchen just to spend 6 hours making dinner. I turned around and walked out, and went home. She completely lost her s**t. She told me to never come to come near her nor her children again. Her rant continued to say she’s make sure my parents never spoke to me again. That her children would never be anywhere my son, and if I came over to the house while she was there, she would call the police and file an assault and stalking complaint against me. And that she hoped I’d die and go to hell. Hours later, she had the audacity to ask me to babysit so she could Black Friday shop.
She did it again a couple of years later when I was pregnant. This time my husband and parents were there. She flew into a fit calling me several unpleasant names, said to never come near her or her kids again and to never come to my parents’ house. My dad stepped in and told her she does not determine who is or is not welcome in HIS home. Yeah…she’s real freaking pleasant to be around when she doesn’t get her way.
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After 5 years of staying up after midnight my time zone in Europe to call my family, I had enough of being the only one to keep in contact. I told my mom I was never going to call her again, and I'd prefer it if she left me alone, as she had been doing. She thought I was suicidal, and made my brother call the American embassy, who sent a medic team to visit me. I was fine. The embassy couldn't report to my family in the usa that I was OK and insisted I contact my family, which I refused to do. My family called the local police to do a wellness check on me, who urged me to contact my American family, which I refused to do. My mother, through my brother, then sent a letter to my ex-husband saying I was emotionally abusive and they had cut ties with me. When you're the lucid member of your family but they still drive you crazy---
I know I've said this before on here, but cut the toxic people out of your life, your mental health will thank you for it!!
My grandmother has Alzheimer's disease and my aunt makes the estate pay for her plane fair when she comes out to visit. Wild! And aunt's husband is a doctor. Not like she can't afford it.
If you have a friend or if your partner is toxic, you walk away. Do the same for family. Toxic is toxic regardless of whether it's family, friend or partner. Better be alone without family that with people who left you in a position where their toxic behavior is that bad that you have walked away from them. Don't allow them to be the victim cause of you walking away.
