Sometimes, an outsider's perspective can offer valuable insights that biases and personal feelings may obscure. The Redditor, despite initially hesitating to seek advice on the r/AmItheA**hole subreddit, eventually decided to give it a shot after witnessing its effectiveness for others.
In the post, he shared that his sister wanted to move in with him due to some house rules with their mom. But there's a hitch—a misbehaving dog she's got. The OP got worried about the dog causing chaos at home and hesitated. So he told his sister that he would agree to let her stay with his family if she didn't bring her dog to his house.
Things got emotional, with tears and a chat with the sister's husband making it even more complicated. Is it really just about choosing between family and a furry friend? Find out more about this family drama by scrolling down.
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So now the OP is asking...
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OP's younger sister and her husband had to sell their house and have been residing with their mother
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The sister wanted to move in with the OP, the OP agreed on the condition that her poorly behaved dog wouldn't join them
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OP's sister insisted on moving in with her dog
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Red flags
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All those things are fair
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She's unlikely to follow the OP's rules as she doesn't appreciate their mom's
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OP's sister could hire a sitter for the dog
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The commenter prefers having a dog to a sibling living with them
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Let's see how this goes in a few months
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The sister can find a kinder person to care for the dog temporarily
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The OP confirms
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OP shares
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