Hi everyone,
I need some outside perspective on a situation with my sister. She recently got engaged and is planning a big, expensive wedding.
She’s asked me and our other siblings to contribute financially to the wedding, but I’ve refused. I don’t think it’s fair for me to have to pay for her wedding when I have my own financial responsibilities and goals.
My sister is furious with me and says I’m being selfish and unfair. She’s even threatening to cut me out of the wedding party if I don’t contribute. Our other siblings are siding with her, but I still don’t think I’m in the wrong.
What would you do in this situation? I want to support my sister, but I also don’t want to sacrifice my own financial stability for her wedding. What do you guys think?
Thanks for your input.
Netizens’ comments
- If sister is going to be irresponsible with money, it is ironic to the Nth degree that she would get pissed at someone who is responsible with money.
- Yeah, unless there is some serious missing information here (i.e. sister paid for his wedding/school fees/bail/medical bills/etc with the expectation of reciprocity), OP is in no way obligated to contribute to his sister’s wedding.
- this is ridiculous! Who plans a wedding and expects everyone else to pay for it.