Should I Pay for My Sister’s Victory Bash? 😤🎂

My older sister, the self-declared CFO of our family, never misses a chance to question my spending. She once even accused me of raiding our joint savings for my own stuff—which I totally didn’t do! Now, out of the blue, her daughter (my sweet niece) wants me to throw a huge party if her mom passes her big exam. We’re talking cake, balloons, the whole nine yards. But why should I foot the bill when my sister never trusted me with money in the first place? It feels like a setup to make me look bad or irresponsible again. I adore my niece and want her to be happy, but am I just being petty, or is this totally unfair? What would you do if you were in my shoes? I’m honestly at my wit’s end—help me out, friend! 🥲 #FamilyDrama #MoneyMatters #SisterStruggles #RomanticRelationships

2025-06-13

DSchwartz

I would say " I do not have the ability to do that at this time but would love to celebrate by going out for a nice dinner, Just the few of us."

06-13

Greensburg, PA

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A Runner

WHY do you have a JOINT bank account? You need your own account for your money. Then you can tell your sister to kiss off. What you with your money is your OWN BUSINESS! Tell your sweet niece that you can't afford a big party.

06-13

Shepherdsville, KY

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Marnita lataille

Tell her you already had plans to take sister out for a dinner to celebrate and that's all you can afford.You also need to take your half the money out of account and open one just in your name . No one should be telling you how to spend your money

06-13

Keizer, OR

Tami Ashfird

tell her you will give such and such money for the party. That is all you can help with. then be done with it. Your screwed both ways so just do a little and move on. The way they think and feel about you is not your problem

06-13

Martinez, CA

Henry

Who has a joint savings account with their sister? Separate your money and do as you like with it.

06-13

D M

Where is the husband and his money? The daughter and her money 💰 and your sisters money? Duh...no brainer😆

06-14

Toms River, New Jersey

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Tamara Rottau

There is no harm in taking the high road! Your sister has obviously reached a successful point in her life, and you can simply joke with her and tell her, "THIS PARTY FOR YOUBIS MONEY WELL SPENT." Plus, this is something you and your neice can collaborate together for special time. It's a win, win for everyone.

06-13

Troy, MO

D a wn Bird

I would tell her she and her husband need to foot the bill for this big party for their mom

06-15

Phoenix, AZ

L Allen

Knowing the history and no one is helping financially, I would say "sorry but I don't have the time. I have stuff going on"

06-14

Lusby, MD

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