It’s common for family to lean on each other in times of need, but sometimes the requests come at a personal cost.

One college student had just begun driving to her own university when her cousin asked to be picked up.

But what seemed like a simple favor on the surface actually threatened to ruin her entire routine.

Read on for the full story!

AITA for refusing to give my cousin a ride to her uni every morning even though i pass by it?

So I (19F) recently started driving to my own uni in Clifton.

My cousin (20F) goes to a different uni, but it’s kinda on the way—not exactly on the route, but like a 10-15 minute detour depending on traffic.

Soon her family had a big request.

She found out I drive, and now her mom is asking if I can pick her up every morning so she doesn’t have to take a Careem or bus.

But agreeing to this would pile on even more stressors to her commute.

Thing is, I already wake up super early to avoid traffic, and her timings are slightly later than mine.

If I agree, I’d have to leave later, deal with more traffic, and probably be late to my own class.

However, when she refused, she suddenly became public enemy number one.

I said no, politely.

Told her it messes with my routine and I’m already stressed with my own stuff.

Now my whole extended family’s acting like I’m being selfish and spoiled just cuz I have a car.

My mom’s neutral about it but keeps saying, “It would’ve been nice of you.”

She understands her cousin’s struggle, but is it really her responsibility to inconvenience herself?

I get that transport in my city sucks, and she probably just wants to avoid long bus rides, but like… it’s not my job??

AITA for not wanting to do this favor every day?

Commutes are stressful enough without all these added expectations.

What did Reddit have to say?

This commenter agrees that this extra responsibility would prove to be a burden.

The proposed arrangement really only benefits one side.

Perhaps the two could strike a compromise?

She would also need to be reimbursed for the financial aspect of things.

When it comes to a grueling commute, a solid routine goes a long way in maintaining your sanity.

Everyone deserves to prioritize their own commitments sometimes.

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