39-year-old demands to live with 25-year-old sister instead of parents, gets upset when she presents her with house rules: 'I told her I would expect her to contribute'

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• While some would like to think that staying with family is the exception to this logic, there is an argument to be had that it is even more important in this instance. People often feel more comfortable exploiting the generosity of those to whom they are related. Being firm in what is expected under these conditions is the only way to make sure that the individual whose home it is doesn't wind up feeling like a doormat.

  It goes without saying that not everyone is going to accept the ground rules for the place they are staying. They do not want to be restricted in that way.

• Am I wrong for not allowing my sister to move in with me?

  

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• In this story, a young woman was put in a difficult spot when her recently separated older sister requested to live with her. She had been staying with their parents since the breakdown of her relationship with her husband, but wanted to leave as she didn't like the expectations that they had of her.

  The woman was insistent that living in her house would involve similar rules, such as making a contribution to bills and making sure that she came home by a certain time. Her sister was offended by this and turned against her. The younger sibling wanted to know if she had been too harsh.

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