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Gabija Saveiskyte

“We Are Her Retirement Plan”: Woman Stands Firm As Husband’s Family Pressures Them

It’s natural to want to support your loved ones when they’re struggling. However, you may have to make some pretty tough choices about what to do if you suffer any sudden financial shocks, like losing your job. Then, you might have to rebalance your budget and cut back on a lot of expenses, meaning your relatives may have to fend for themselves for a while.

Redditor u/PresidentPikachu asked the AITA community for a verdict on whether she was a jerk for refusing to financially support her husband’s parents with monthly payments of $100. Scroll down for the full story, including the advice the internet gave her. Bored Panda has reached out to the author for comment, and we’ll update the article as soon as we hear back from her.

Having to support your in-laws can be a huge financial burden when you’re dealing with major shocks to your family’s income

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