Get Premium
Dark mode theme is available exclusively for premium users. Learn more about the benefits of subscribing.
No fees, cancel anytime.
Dark Mode 
No fees, cancel anytime 
then open in external browser
and click "Open in External Browser" 
Brothers Clash As One Pulls Out Of Vacation And Expects The Other To Refund Him $7K From Nowhere
Family vacations always hold the promise of adventure and excitement, especially because the whole group might be involved. Sometimes, though, things can go awry if one person isn’t having as much fun or has to pull out of the trip at the last moment.
This is what happened when one man’s dog passed away due to health complications. He had to pay a huge vet bill and could no longer afford the family vacation. Unfortunately, his brother refused to return the money as it was non-refundable, so it led to a spat between them.
More info: Reddit
RELATED:
Every family member wants to enjoy their vacation together, but sometimes unexpected life events can disrupt the whole trip
Image credits: Arthur Poulin / Pexels (not the actual photo)
The poster shared that he and his brother’s families, along with their parents, were all set to go to Maui and that he had paid via his credit card, and they reimbursed him
Image credits: Cup of Couple / Pexels (not the actual photo)
Just before the trip, his brother’s dog passed away due to a severe health issue, and he spent a lot of money at the vet trying to save the animal
Image credits: cottonbro studio / Pexels (not the actual photo)
The grieving brother wanted to drop out of the family trip and get his money back in order to pay his bills, but the poster told him the trip was non-refundable
Image credits: Moist_Ad4128
The author refused to give his brother the $7k that he had paid because it would ultimately come out of his pocket
As the OP mentioned, he had taken full responsibility to pay for his family’s trip. The entire expense was put on his credit card and everyone paid him back when they could. The problem only occurred when his brother backed out and expected him to shell out an additional $7,000 just to pay him back.
According to experts, there is no easy way to get your money back when it comes to a non-refundable trip. In emergency situations like this, of course, you’d expect to be reimbursed as it was no fault of your own, but the conditions are very strict. It often requires a lot of patience and constant emailing in order to get a response on what to do next.
The poster was aware that his brother would likely not receive a reimbursement, which is why he was upfront with him about it. This must have terrified the other man because he had spent a lot of money on his late dog’s treatment, and still had to cover the hefty vet bills. He had not reached out to his family for monetary help, and instead, just asked for his trip money back.
Although it might be difficult to communicate with family members about your finances, it might help your mental health a great deal. Having open and honest conversations about your struggles with money might help get you the right support that you need. The brother could have also asked his family for help with the vet bills if he wasn’t able to afford them. It would have saved him a lot of tension.
Image credits: stockking / Freepik (not the actual photo)
This money drama between the two brothers led to a big disagreement. Things became very toxic between them, with the grieving man saying that he would take the OP to small claims court. This is obviously not the kind of toxic situation anyone wants to get into with their close family member, as it can be quite hurtful.
Sometimes when money is at stake between friends or family members it can cause a lot of pain and anger. The need for money might even make them feel like their survival is being threatened, which causes them to lash out at their loved ones and forget the relationship that they have.
Another thing that could have been bringing out such a lot of aggression from the brother’s side was the death of his dog. Grief can sometimes push people to take out their anger or helplessness on the folks around them. This is probably what was happening in the man’s case. He had loved his dog dearly and the loss was bringing out some powerful emotions in him.
Although the OP might not be able to return his brother’s money, he and the other family members might be able to pitch in and help with the grieving man’s vet bills. This can help take some of the tension off his shoulders and help him deal with the loss he just experienced.
How do you think this sensitive situation should be handled? Do you have any suggestions for the OP? Let us know in the comments.
Folks sided with the poster and said that there was no way he could reimburse his brother for the trip
Poll Question
Total votes ·
Thanks! Check out the results:
Total votes ·
Newsletter
Subscribe to Access
Exclusive Polls
By entering your email and clicking Subscribe, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to our Privacy Policy.
Thank you! You've successfully subscribed to newsletters!
Explore more of these tags
What do you think ?
LakotaWolf (she/her) 8 months ago
Pandas, if you have a pet, GET PET INSURANCE. It's an expensive outlay, yes, but it will save you SO MUCH in the long run, even if your pet is healthy. I have policies for ALL of my pets, and the company I use reimburses 80%-90% of my vet bills - both for accidents/illnesses/emergencies AND for checkups and basic wellness stuff like vaccines. I cannot reiterate enough how important pet insurance is. I would NOT have been able to afford Stilgar's specialist visits/hospitalizations while he fought distemper if I hadn't already had a policy taken out for him BEFORE he got sick. With most companies, you still have to pay the vet bills, but then the insurance reimburses you. There's also CareCredit, which can help you pay off vet bills. You NEVER want to have to say "no" to lifesaving care in a medical emergency with your pet because you cannot afford it. Stilgar's policy costs about $900/year, as an example. I use Pet's Best, but there's a lot of other companies out there too.
Ace 8 months ago
900 a year is more than I've ever spent on vet's bills for up to 5 cats (currently 3). The key point here, as with all insurance, is whether you can afford the occasional large bill - if you can then you're always going to better off without the insurance. If instead you put the 900 aside you'll soon build up enough of a fund to cover the occasional big one.
Load More Replies...
Schmebulock 8 months ago
Tell the brother he can spread the dog's ashes in Hawaii as he would have wanted it. Then tell him to learn how to read because non-refundable means not getting your money back.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 8 months ago
Pandas, if you have a pet, GET PET INSURANCE. It's an expensive outlay, yes, but it will save you SO MUCH in the long run, even if your pet is healthy. I have policies for ALL of my pets, and the company I use reimburses 80%-90% of my vet bills - both for accidents/illnesses/emergencies AND for checkups and basic wellness stuff like vaccines. I cannot reiterate enough how important pet insurance is. I would NOT have been able to afford Stilgar's specialist visits/hospitalizations while he fought distemper if I hadn't already had a policy taken out for him BEFORE he got sick. With most companies, you still have to pay the vet bills, but then the insurance reimburses you. There's also CareCredit, which can help you pay off vet bills. You NEVER want to have to say "no" to lifesaving care in a medical emergency with your pet because you cannot afford it. Stilgar's policy costs about $900/year, as an example. I use Pet's Best, but there's a lot of other companies out there too.
Ace 8 months ago
900 a year is more than I've ever spent on vet's bills for up to 5 cats (currently 3). The key point here, as with all insurance, is whether you can afford the occasional large bill - if you can then you're always going to better off without the insurance. If instead you put the 900 aside you'll soon build up enough of a fund to cover the occasional big one.
Load More Replies... Schmebulock 8 months ago
Tell the brother he can spread the dog's ashes in Hawaii as he would have wanted it. Then tell him to learn how to read because non-refundable means not getting your money back.
You May Like “I Can’t Allow Her To Live With Us”: Man’s Suspicions About Why His Wife’s Dog Went Missing Are Confirmed "I Can't Imagine Being So Entitled": Morning Coffee Drives A Wedge Between MIL And DIL MIL Demands Son Leaves Pregnant Wife Alone During Holidays, Is Baffled He Says 'No'
Ilona Baliūnaitė
Gabija Palšytė
Mantas Kačerauskas
Related on Bored Panda
21
35