In the midst of an already chaotic day, a Reddit user found themselves reluctantly spending time with a family member who, let’s just say, had quite the track record of entitlement. This particular family member, referred to as FM1, had a knack for turning even the simplest outings into a hassle. The user tried to limit contact as much as possible, but sometimes family obligations pull you back in, whether you like it or not.
On this day, the user had planned a quick trip that spiraled out of control. FM1 had a last-minute errand that required a detour, monopolizing the user’s time and preventing them from sticking to their original plan. After finally finishing what was supposed to be a speedy task, they piled back into the car with FM1 and another family member, FM2. The user was already feeling the pressure of the clock ticking—three hours of road ahead of them and a need to leave soon. They decided to call it on dining out and instead focused on the road ahead.
As the user took their seat behind the wheel, FM1 and FM2 casually announced that they should hit a drive-thru for some quick food. The user couldn’t believe it; they had just expressed a desire to avoid dining out because they were on a timeline. The drive-thru option, which seemed like a time saver, was turning into another headache.
Waiting in line at the first drive-thru, FM2 took it upon herself to remind FM1 about the user’s “no eating” rule in their car. FM1 nodded in agreement, voicing her approval of the rule and even sharing a story about how her own car used to be a disaster zone, strewn with fast-food wrappers and soda cups. The user could hardly believe her ears. This was not just a casual conversation; FM1 had acknowledged the rule, supporting it as a smart choice, and illustrating a clear understanding of what was about to unfold.
Yet, as the group finally received their order, FM1 moved to dig into her meal right there in the brand-new car. It was as if the previous conversation had never happened. The user felt their blood pressure rise—how could she just ignore the rule she had just agreed with? It wasn’t just any car; it was brand new, shiny, and had barely seen a month of ownership. The audacity of FM1 to act like the rules didn’t apply to her, especially in this context, was infuriating.
To add insult to injury, the drive-thru experience dragged on. Both orders took over 20 minutes each, and the user had to silently stew in their own frustration as they realized they could have just gone out to eat in the time it took for those lines to move. And as luck would have it, one of the drive-thrus forgot a part of FM2’s order, making the entire endeavor feel even more pointless. FM1, ever the entitled one, had the gall to ask if the user was going to complain about the missing item. The user chose silence, opting to ignore her entirely. Why bother with a backtrack? They wouldn’t make it any faster to the destination, and FM1’s adult child was right there to swoop in and handle the issue.
It’s worth noting that FM1 and FM2 were both elderly, and FM1 had been dealing with some health issues, often using a walker, making the user reluctant to confront her directly. However, the user had been feeling the weight of the day, their patience wearing thin with each passing minute. They decided to hold their tongue, focusing on just getting FM1 out of the vehicle as quickly as possible to finally hit the open road.
After all of the chaos, FM2 remained a supportive ally throughout the ordeal, being more in tune with the user’s feelings and expectations. Next time, though, the user made a mental note—no more excuses, even for family. It was their car, their rules, and they weren’t about to let anyone, even a frail elderly relative, undermine that.
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