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Its no secret thatfamily relationshipscan get complicated, especially when theres money involved.

The way she handled her finances became a problem inthis redditorsfamily, too.

But her family couldnt understand why she would spend the money on her dog and not her brother.

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According to one survey,34%of people see money as a source of conflict in their romantic relationship.

Among friends,53%have seen a friendship end over money.

They just wanted to argue about money, the OP toldBored Pandaduring a recent interview.

A veterinarian examines a dog in a clinic setting, highlighting pet care over financial lending.

I make more than my brother and my father, but not by a lot.

Im just more careful about saving, she said.

As individuals, we are not in the business of lending money.

Text questioning spending money on a dog instead of lending it to a brother, sparking family drama.

Thats why it should be left up to financial institutions.

I dont live with either of them, and Ive been ignoring their messages and calls for now.

They havent reached out much, and I suspect in their minds theyre doing the same to me.

Text narrative about a woman refusing a $700 loan to her brother, causing job loss.

I really appreciate all of the support I got from the community of pet lovers.

It has helped me make peace with all this, she said.

One, however, believed that the woman was a jerk in the situation

Thanks!

Text about spending $1,200 on a dog’s emergency vet visit for a dental abscess.

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Text discussing a woman refusing to lend $700 to her brother, spending $1,200 on her dog instead, causing family conflict.

Man in an orange shirt on a sofa, expressing frustration and holding his head, conveying seething mad emotions.

Text about a sister’s refusal to lend brother money for an emergency.

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Text about stress and tiredness related to not lending money to brother and spending on dog.

Discussion on refusing $700 loan to brother, spending $1,200 on vet.

Reddit comment discussing spending money on dog care, not lending brother $700.

Text from a forum discusses refusing to lend brother $700, mentions spending $1,200 on dog vet bills, and acknowledges no obligation.

Text from a forum discussing a woman’s decision to not lend her brother money, choosing to spend on her dog instead.

Reddit comment discussing the expense and moral duty of responsible pet ownership over lending money to family.

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Reddit comment expressing support for a woman prioritizing spending on her dog over lending money to her brother.

Text discussing a woman’s choice to prioritize her dog’s expenses over lending money to her brother.

Text comment discussing family dynamics and financial boundaries related to refusing to lend money.

Reddit comment criticizing brother’s entitled behavior over money.

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Comment supporting woman’s choice to spend money on dog instead of lending brother $700.

Text expressing frustration over family finances and prioritizing pet care.

Comment discussing responsible dog ownership and financial decision-making.

Reddit comment criticizing a woman’s brother as a grown man, not her child, related to a dispute over lending money.

Comment discussing a woman’s refusal to lend $700 to her brother and alternatives suggested.

Reddit comment reading, “ask dear dad why he dind help his son? NTA.

Reddit comment discussing emergency funds, loans, and family dynamics regarding money and priorities.

Comment discussing family boundaries over money requests.