AITAH for accidentally letting my sister in law get chemical burns on her face.
The Original Poster (OP) and her husband recently purchased their first home seven months ago.
A recurring issue involves the husband's younger sister, age 16, who frequently visits their house without notice and often ignores requests to respect boundaries.
The core conflict arose when the sister stayed overnight, used nearly $50 worth of the OP's high-end shampoo and conditioner, and s**ttered/used prescription skincare products.
When the OP calmly addressed the overuse of expensive items, the sister reacted negatively. This tension escalated when the sister suffered a bad skin reaction, leading to an argument at the in-laws' house where the OP feels blamed.
The OP now wonders if she is at fault for not explicitly warning the sister about her personal bathroom products.
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The OP finds herself in a difficult position, balancing her need to protect her property and maintain reasonable boundaries against the expectation from her in-laws and perhaps her husband to be overly accommodating to a teenage relative.
The conflict centers on the sister's sense of ent*tlement to the OP's private space and belongings versus the OP's right to privacy and financial prudence regarding specialty items.
The central debate is whether the OP failed in her duty of care by not explicitly warning a guest about specific, sensitive items kept in a private area, or if the sister bears full responsibility for invading privacy and excessively using costly personal goods without permission. What is the appropriate course of action regarding boundaries with this sister moving forward?
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