My Entitled SIL Demanded We Go to Dinner Immediately Instead of Waiting 45 Minute

I offered to treat the family to dinner, planning to use a coupon for early bird specials at 6 p.m. My sister-in-law, Nina, refused to wait 45 minutes, claiming her kids were starving, though they seemed fine drawing chalk art. She insisted we go early, dismissing my budget concerns and using her kids to manipulate us. Frustrated, I devised a

plan. At the restaurant, I arranged for Nina and her kids’ expensive meals to be served immediately, while ours would come at 6 p.m. with the coupon. When Nina realized she’d have to pay $98 for her family’s food, she was furious, but my in-laws and husband backed me. Nina paid, left angrily, and hasn’t spoken to me since. The kids

miss us, but I’m done with her entitlement. My $74.50 bill felt like a victory. Standing up to manipulation taught me to value my kindness and set boundaries. Actions have consequences, and sometimes, giving people what they demand is the best lesson.