Unemployed woman demands free accommodation with her relatives while she job searches, they refuse to help: ‘I honestly felt a bit ambushed’

Is it okay to turn family away? You always help out your family. You show up for your own. That is the type of teaching we have heard since we were kids. We were always supposed to be open to helping those who share our DNA. But does that mean you should forget about your own needs and preferences? Where do you draw the line? When do you stop helping your family to protect your own well-being and sanity? The person who shared this story is asking those exact questions. We all know it's okay to help the people you cherish when they seem to be struggling. However, there is a fine line between helping and forgetting to put actual limits. This can be even trickier when expectations don't match between couples. In this story, a female relative shows up unannounced, thinking she can stay with her family for the duration of her job search, as she comes from a different city. Some would have no trouble with moving some furniture here and there and letting her stay so she can get a job, while others would struggle with the invasion of privacy. Nonetheless, we have to admit it's a little over the top for that relative not to directly ask this family if it is okay to live with them. Plus, ap…

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