My sister and I were always close\u2014or so I believed. When she had kids, I happily became her go-to babysitter. For five years, I showed up every weekend and anytime she needed help, never asking for anything in return. I love her kids, so I never questioned it.<\/p>\n
Last week, she asked me to watch them for two weeks while she went to Hawaii for her anniversary. Of course, I agreed.<\/p>\n
But yesterday, everything changed.<\/p>\n
While at her place, I overheard her talking to her husband. She laughed and said I\u2019ve always done whatever she wants, calling me \u201clike a little lapdog\u201d who craves her affection\u2014even though she feels nothing for me. Then she added that I probably babysit to make up for my \u201cterrible love life.\u201d<\/p>\n
I was shocked and hurt.<\/p>\n
I walked out and told her if that\u2019s how she sees me, she can find someone else. Since then, she\u2019s been calling nonstop, offering to pay me if I come back and help.<\/p>\n
Now I\u2019m torn\u2014should I go back and accept payment, or finally step away and let her handle things on her own?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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