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[quote=Anonymous]Two sisters - close in age and good relationship. Both marry and each have two kids (Sister A's kids are teens, Sister B's kids are older elementary).  Both sisters and their husbands work full time jobs - making decent living but middle class without a lot of extra.  Then about 7-8 years ago, Sister A's husband leaves his job and starts his own business - business takes off and Sister A leaves her job to work for the business as well. Business does extremely well and they are now multi millionaires. Sister A no longer works and her husband still works but very flexible hours, works when he wants throughout the week. Sister B and her husband are both still working their full time jobs and doing okay but not a lot of extra.

Sister A and B's lone parent has some major health issues and needs a lot of extra help. Initially Sister A steps in and does a lot of the running around to appointments and errands and help at the house and with groceries / meals. Also pays for some extra equipment, services and has hired cleaner and support person for the parent. Sister B brings food over a couple times a week and usually spends time on one weekend day with parent but her kids are in sports that require a lot of travelling on the weekend. Sister B chips in for expenses but not 50%.

Sister A is now upset saying they have taken on almost all of the burden, financially and time wise and that Sister B needs to do a lot more and pay her share and help out. Sister B says she is giving all the time she can but they can help out more and chip in up to x$ a month towards the extra supports etc. Sister A is saying that isn't enough.

What do you think - Sister A has the time and money and so should accept the help Sister B can give and just take on the rest; or Sister B needs to do more and find time and or money to balance this out. [/quote]

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