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Sister Shuts Down Bride’s Demands After She Volunteers Her Husband’s Car Service Business For Free
Weddings are beautiful, emotional, and sometimes, completely bonkers. From family drama to budget meltdowns, there’s always that one moment that makes everyone pause and wonder where they ordered their audacity from.
In this case of today’s Original Poster (OP), it wasn’t the cake collapsing or the wedding planner trying to ghost, no. It was the OP’s sister’s bold idea to offer free luxury transportation to her guest on someone else’s dime. And by “someone else”, we mean her sister’s husband.
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The sister announced to the author that she wanted to offer free transportation to wedding guests to make the event look classy
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Image credits: freepic.diller / Freepik (not the actual photo)
She had said this assuming the author’s husband, who owns a transportation business, would provide the service for free
Image credits: WaffleTinsel
Image credits: freepik / Freepik (not the actual photo)
When asked if she planned to pay, her sister said no and insisted that she should convince her husband to make it happen
Image credits: WaffleTinsel
She refused, stating that she wouldn’t allow he husband provide his services for free just so she could impress her rich friends
While helping her sister with some wedding prep, the OP was blindsided by a surprise announcement. Her sister wanted to offer free transportation for all her wedding guests to create a more “classy” vibe. When the she asked her sister how she hoped to pull it off, it was then she mentioned that she was banking on the OP’s husband to make it happen.
At first, the OP didn’t see it as a problem, after all, her husband worked in transportation. However, when she told her sister that she was free to discuss it with her husband, her sister made it clear that she didn’t want to be the one to discuss with him. Rather, she expected the OP to “talk to him” and get him to agree, because he “listens to her” to make it free.
When asked why she couldn’t cover the cost herself, the sister shrugged it off, saying she wanted to appear classy to her rich guests. Unsurprisingly, the OP wasn’t having it. She shot the idea down, pointing out how unreasonable it was to expect free services without offering anything in return just in a bid to look good in front of her rich friends.
Her sister also didn’t take the rejection well and accused her of not being supportive.
Image credits: pacoocimage / Freepik (not the actual photo)
VeryWell Mind explain that people with an entitlement mindset often believe the world owes them something whether it’s attention, services, or special treatment without feeling the need to give anything back. They state that it includes expecting others to handle their responsibilities, and prioritizing their own needs above everyone else’s.
They highlight that it also includes adopting a victim mentality when things don’t go their way. These individuals often crave praise and validation, yet may secretly feel insecure. This self-centered worldview can strain relationships, especially when they assume others will support their desires unconditionally, as though it’s owed to them rather than earned.
In the case of the OP’s sister, Low Entropy state that the pressure to host extravagant weddings is driven by a mix of social, cultural, and psychological influences. Many people feel the need to outdo others due to social comparison and fear of judgment, believing their wedding will be evaluated against others’.
They also point out that guest expectations also add pressure, as people often feel obligated to impress. Additionally, weddings become a way to showcase status and wealth, especially in communities where appearances carry weight.
Healthy family dynamics rely on clear boundaries, and Best Life affirms this. When those boundaries are weak or nonexistent, enmeshment can occur where individuals feel overly responsible for others’ emotions or decisions. To set boundaries effectively, they suggest reflecting on your values, using soft language while staying firm, and defining your non-negotiables.
Netizens supported the OP, calling out her sister’s entitled and unrealistic expectations. They pointed out the absurdity of asking someone to give away professional services for free just to impress others. Some offered practical advice, like submitting real quotes to show the true cost of services.
What would you have done if you were in the OP’s shoes? Would you have said no, or tried to compromise? We would love to know your thoughts!
This led to the author’s sister accusing her of being unsupportive, but netizens didn’t agree with that and rather called out her entitlement
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What do you think ?
nut nibbler 4 months ago
They could use the bride to be broomstick for the 'free' transport, I'm sure she wont need it that day.
🇺🇦 🇵🇸 TribbleThinking 4 months ago
Yes, you're not supporting her to tune of several thousand dollars worth of services. And her point is?
KatSaidWhat 4 months ago
Ah, so her image is more important than the guy's actual livings? Get to f**k, sweetheart.
nut nibbler 4 months ago
They could use the bride to be broomstick for the 'free' transport, I'm sure she wont need it that day.
🇺🇦 🇵🇸 TribbleThinking 4 months ago
Yes, you're not supporting her to tune of several thousand dollars worth of services. And her point is?
KatSaidWhat 4 months ago
Ah, so her image is more important than the guy's actual livings? Get to f**k, sweetheart.
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