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Dear Abby: My sister expects me to pay her rent because ‘she’s too old to work’
DEAR SIBLING DRAMA: Schedule a family discussion for yourself and your two sisters. At that time, tell them you are willing to help June and, IF she gets a part-time job, you would be willing to pay PART of her rent IF Lisa will split the cost with you. Do this only if both your sisters are willing to make it a joint effort.
Dear Abby: My sister won’t look for a job, and expects us to pay her rent
Abby, June is perfectly capable of getting a part-time job. She refuses to apply for anything despite my telling her I will pay her rent for only two more months. My other sister, “Lisa,” is guilting me by saying “we don’t want to see her on the street.”
Dear Abby: Woman doesn’t want to pay unemployed sister’s rent
At 63, I am the youngest sister of four siblings. We grew up in the turmoil of Dad’s alcoholism and hoarding, as well as physical and emotional abuse from both our parents. One of my sisters, “June,” was sexually assaulted by my brother.
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.
Two of our adult sons have an ongoing feud. Both do stand-up comedy, but we suspect their disagreement started before that.
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.
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