'My sister says I'm selfish for not hosting her party – but I had very good reason'

The sister putting her foot down has caused uproar (stock image)

A woman has been left furious by her "selfish" and "rude" sister who is demanding she hosts a "welcome to the world" party at her house for her baby.

Anyone who has a brother or a sister knows that they can get on your nerves from time to time, and on other occasions they can be like a best friend. But one sibling is worried one argument could spark the "forever end" of their relationship if it is not resolved.

The concerned woman, who wishes to remain unnamed, explained that she is often the host of many family gatherings – such as special celebrations and children's parties. But following her last hosting gig, her vegetable box was left ruined, which put her off opening her home in such a way again. "My husband and I decided that was the last time," she explained on Reddit recently.

After giving birth, her 34-year-old hoped she would throw her a 'sprinkle party' – a celebration for a woman after she gives birth and welcomes a child – much like the other celebrations she has hosted in the past. But when the 36-year-old explained that she couldn't afford to throw a party at a venue, nor wanting to host it at her home, it resulted in fury.

The annoyed woman, who admitted the pair's relationship has been up and down over the years, explained: "She is calling me selfish and rude for not allowing her to have her baby sprinkle at my home. My sister wants to have her sprinkle at my home once she found out I wasn't paying for her to have it anywhere due to funds.

"So in her mind I won't pay for her and her guests to eat and be merry somewhere so she can use my house to have it knowing the kind of host I am. When I told her no - that my house was not an option - she started being nasty to me. Telling me that she's my sister and it's not right."

The Reddit user, who hosted her sister's gender reveal at her home, continued: "She went as far as trying to guilt me by saying that I don't care about her and the baby and for me to have a good life. I'm stressing her out. And she regrets asking me and this is why she doesn't ask for help. She doesn't want to understand my feelings and reasons."

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The fed up woman claims that her sister has gone to her "whole family" regarding the matter. "I wrong for not wanting a bunch of people here again that disrespected my home before?," she asked Reddit users in hopes for some help.

More than 8,000 people rushed to shared their thoughts with many pointed out that the usual hostess should not feel guilty, and even suggested setting boundaries. One woman said: "Maybe it's time to go low contact with her. I learned that life can be so much better when you hold entitled people on an arms length away.

"Saying no will be easier every time after you see through their b******t. Stay strong and defend your own home."

Another added: "It is ridiculous. Why should she pay for the party? If your sister is adult enough to have a baby, then she should be adult enough to pay for the expenses."

One other commented: "She is asking you to pay for her party. Ask her why she can't make her own arrangements. Ask her if she's been kind enough to ask parents / in-laws if they would like the honour first, and point out just how selfish she is for not letting someone else host. After all, she had her last party at your place."

Another wrote: "She sounds very entitled and selfish. She can have her party at her own house."

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