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Woman Wants To Bring Her Four-Person Relationship To Sister’s Thanksgiving Party, Mad As She Says No Way
Normally, Thanksgiving drama erupts when someone decides to have their turkey with a side of political hot takes. Depending on one’s family, these fights might be a cherished tradition. But sometimes the very logistics of when and where are enough to cause conflict.
A woman asked the internet if she was wrong to tell her sister that she can’t accommodate her on Thanksgiving. At face value, that seems callous until she revealed that the sister wanted to invite her ex, now married to her best friend, all while she was married to her ex’s brother. Netizens waded into this quagmire and shared their thoughts.
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Antoinette the Red 5 hours ago (edited)
It may be that the OP is not a fan of her sister's family dynamics, if not then they could co-host at the bigger space. One doesn't have to spend all the money and do all the cooking. Sister could offer to buy the groceries, OP cook or vice versa or a blend. I don't "do" holidays much anymore (hosting or attending) and it's these kinds of stories that remind me why I don't miss it much.
The Starsong Princess 6 hours ago
Here’s what you should say to your sister “ You are a much better person than me! Since it’s easy to be a kind person, and not to exclude anyone, let me know where and when Thanksgiving dinner will be. I’ll bring a pumpkin pie”. When she yaps about how her apartment is too small and how selfish you are, say “Yes, I am very selfish! But you aren’t, you are so kind and inclusive, I’m sure you can make it work somehow. But if you can’t, I can still host my unkind and exclusive dinner for the original ten people I invited.” Take away her power.
Antoinette the Red 5 hours ago (edited)
It may be that the OP is not a fan of her sister's family dynamics, if not then they could co-host at the bigger space. One doesn't have to spend all the money and do all the cooking. Sister could offer to buy the groceries, OP cook or vice versa or a blend. I don't "do" holidays much anymore (hosting or attending) and it's these kinds of stories that remind me why I don't miss it much.
The Starsong Princess 6 hours ago
Here’s what you should say to your sister “ You are a much better person than me! Since it’s easy to be a kind person, and not to exclude anyone, let me know where and when Thanksgiving dinner will be. I’ll bring a pumpkin pie”. When she yaps about how her apartment is too small and how selfish you are, say “Yes, I am very selfish! But you aren’t, you are so kind and inclusive, I’m sure you can make it work somehow. But if you can’t, I can still host my unkind and exclusive dinner for the original ten people I invited.” Take away her power.
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