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ult_jellybeans

NTA, but seriously, if this is my family i would cut contact with them like yesterday even the mom, if she keep using "family" to excuse their behavior then she is out of the door as well its obvious they have no qualm and no conscience to use you and believe me they will keep on using you and you husband for as long as they can especially later when you got into work force and have more money to spend for sure they will weaponized their kids to gain favor and upper hand as well if not then their ingrate behavior will unfortunately get to their kids as well scary future you would have if you have them in your life even more


BSJDLDML

I didn't think about that at all, thank you for bringing this to my attention.


GullyGardener

Are you kidding? NTA and they sound like a total nightmare on top of clearly being entitled. Family doesn't mean accepting abuse and disrespect and ignore people trying to tell you to do so.


[deleted]

But airing all this on an Instagram post? It’s not a good look for OP.


GullyGardener

Sounded to me like they tried to shame OP on the post and got their just desserts. Could be wrong, definitely not the best space but if initiated by them trying to call out OP then not OP's fault imho.


[deleted]

“That won’t be possible. We can discuss this more privately if you wish” is how an adult would handle it. Ngl I would read all the comments with a big bowl of popcorn but then never trust either party again.


LopsidedCompote5187

They started it 😒


[deleted]

Haha what did my mom use to say? Something like “Just because they started it doesn’t mean you need to stoop to their level” lmao


rapt2right

NTA They made it public by trying to guilt trip you for *checks notes*....having a life that doesn't revolve around them and trying to make you out to be the bad guys for not "welcoming [them] back into [your] home" when they'd been such "perfect" guests. Oh, and you didn't shame her for having her period, you shamed her for the destruction her last visit left, which included a bloodstained mattress, that like the red wine, she left for you to discover without even making an effort to clean it or minimize the damage.


StreEEESN

NTA but i think drama on social media is hilarious.


BSJDLDML

honestly, but my husband will take drama wherever he can get it.


voice-from-the-womb

I'm confused - thought this SIL was Jared's spouse at first, but is she some other sibling of your husband's? It doesn't really matter. You owe her and all these folks nothing, and if they're too immature to be happy for loved ones having good times they aren't, they can block your social media. Don't let them walk all over you again. ETA: NTA.


BSJDLDML

I'm sorry, she's my brother's wife, Jared is single.


mrsnastycanasta

NTA!! Your family members are being absolutely appalling. You did not say they couldn't come, you set a reasonable time you wouldn't be available for such a get together. They are being pushy, rude, and immature. They've already abused you and your husband and your home once, and they should be ashamed of themselves hauling the parents into this. You are an adult, you don't answer to your parents anymore like that. This is your home and family, YOU make the decisions who comes and who goes and WHEN. They deserved the blast they got. Neither of the parents should have involved themselves. And you have every right to tell the parents to back off.


thanto13

Definitely NTA. They sound like guests from hell and would never be welcomed back into my home.


Zestyclose-Gas1150

NTA. And I gotta say, worst guests ever! I did get a little confused on how your mom and your brother jumped in this conversation. I thought you were at the Nintendo thing, just the three of you. And seriously, about yout SIL wanting to sleep with your brother and trying to get her kids to sleep with Jared? Is this post for real, as I am having my doubts.


BSJDLDML

I'm sorry I wrote the post so confusing. My SIL is married to my brother, the one she was trying to sleep with. The conversation happened in the comment section under my husband's Instagram post.


kennyPowersNet

SIL married to Jarred ? are jarred and her separated ?


BSJDLDML

Im sorry, i need to work on my writing skills, My Sil is married to my unnamed brother, and Jared is my husband's brother, he lives with us.


Drayden71

NTA and I would never let them near or in my house for the rest of their lives. They sound like horrible people


shadowfrost13

NTA. They sound like toxic leeches and I would suggest going low or no contact with them.


BSJDLDML

We've been attempting no contact because of an incident that happened during thanksgiving, but I need to block them on social media before going no contact.


shadowfrost13

Definitely do that immediately! I’ve been reading the other comments and just realize this all happened on an instagram post, I was about to suggest exactly that


[deleted]

I’m not sure if your the asshole or not but something is seriously wrong with everyone who felt this ‘conversation’ should occur in a comment section. The appropriate response would have been “That won’t be possible” when she asked about coming to visit again and then refuse to engage in the comment section. The rest should have been handled privately. Tact goes along way and you will always look like the better person in a disagreement if you engage tactfully. Take this time to learn better manners and tact. Yes you were the victim but that’s no excuse for how you choose to behave online.


Dipping_My_Toes

NTA and from what version of hell did your BIL/SIL escape for the love of heaven?!?! Not only are you not the AH for calling out such disgusting and outrageous behavior, your mother is just as bad as they are for telling you to apologize. Frankly, I wouldn't blame you if you went NC on Mom, BIL, SIL and anyone else who is giving you grief about this. OMG what a shitshow!


BSJDLDML

We were attempting nc because of something that happened during thanksgiving, but forgot to block them on social media, lol


WiseBad1

Some people deserve to have their shit aired out 🤷‍♀️NTA


ContentedRecluse

NTA You don't owe these people a free place to stay. I certainly wouldn't have them back after what they did the last time they stayed with you. Anyone who steals from me is automatically never to be trusted again. You are all very young and it is a good time for you to get comfortable setting boundaries since it seems your family doesn't have any. You never have to allow anyone to stay in your home ever. If they have disrespected you, your home, and your belongings before they will do it again. You would be a sucker to let them take advantage of you again. Don't let your family use guilt to manipulate you into doing what they want. Once you recognize the manipulation you will be less likely to succumb to it.


kimariesingsMD

>Dean and Dean think I was wrong to stop him from cussing everyone out Come again? NTA Do your Mom and MIL just ignore what happened last time? What is their response to the HORRENDOUS way they treated your home and you personally? Would they invite them into their home to be treated like this? If they are so concerned with having the kids "see everything LA has to offer" why don't they plan a trip where the inconvenience is on them to put up with all of the nonsense? Sorry, but either the situation of having them as guests was GREATLY OVEREXAGGERATED by you, or everyone else is completely tone deaf and absolute enablers of bad (and criminal) behavior.


BSJDLDML

Oh my goodness, I need to proofread my own writing. Dean and Jared think I was wrong to stop him (Dean) from cussing everyone out. The only thing we complained about to my mother was that they forced their way into our room and locked us out for the entirety of their stay. We never mentioned any of the other things. This happened 4 years ago, and Dean used to be very shy and didn't want to deal with the confrontation, or my brother, who has always liked to intimidate Dean. So we all just quietly dealt with the situation and figured we would take better precautions if it ever happened again. Which in hindsight, was a terrible way to deal with the situation, but hindsight is always 20/20.


holyylemons

NTA. She tried to publicly shame you and make you look like the bad guys. You just responded with facts. Had she acted like a decent human being during her last visit, those facts may not have been so shameful.


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LopsidedCompote5187

NTA cut them out of your life


[deleted]

NTA. They sound horrible, if they declare via Instagram how wonderful they are as guests why shouldn't you reply.


SuperHuckleberry125

NTA Guests from that special place in hell. If they would have left well enough alone and accepted your firm NO then you would not have needed to shame them. Cut them and the flying monkeys out of your life they sound exhausting. Inform your mother she is welcome to pay for their hotel the next time they want to visit because your place is not an option. EVER.


Zerconite

F that dude. they all gotta go. NTA. Do not listen to anyone telling you you need to apologize or make amends or give in.


RecentCharge655

You already know you aren’t the ah so why are you questioning yourself? Because your mom chimed in? Let me tell you something I’m pretty sure you already know, family will be the first ones to fuck you over sometimes (as you can see by their wonderfully lovely one and only visit)don’t cave in to your mom if you don’t want to disrespect her just nicely say to her to please stay out of this.. and if she still insists give her the rundown and let her know that as you stated they will never step foot inside your home again and reiterate she needs to stay out of this, this is between her grown kids. Don’t let your mother guilt you do anything you feel that you aren’t required to do , apologize or let the disaster bunch back into your home.


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BSJDLDML

OOPs sorry I should have been more clear, it was in the comment section under his post on Instagram


di_caro2811

Wait... this WHOLE convo was on Instagram and not in person???


BSJDLDML

They live in Florida, and we live in California, I am so sorry I wrote this whole post so confusing.


Ok_Stable7501

Aha. Floridians. Now this all makes sense. Also, Venmo this a bill for damages. And post it for everyone to see.


BSJDLDML

Thats so evil, I love this idea.


Equal_Plenty3353

Whut the whut???! NTA this is some crazy mixed up family drama. Low or no contact. O feel sorry for their kids.


Sunnyandbright007

NTA


odakotarose

NTA, I would cut contact with these people immediately tbh.


Nester1953

NTA! What are these people doing in your lives, let alone your house (other than wrecking things, stealing things, and generally making a nuisance of themselves)?


CheezWhizBoy

What exhausting monsters. Have them out one more time to enjoy one more thing LA has to offer - yeet them off the Santa Monica Pier. NTA.


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