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Sharing clothes between siblings only works when borrowing still involves permission and basic respect.

One sister had grown tired of discovering her belongings already incorporated into someone else’s wardrobe.

Instead of asking this time, the repeat offender arrived carrying maternal authorization and expecting immediate access.

Let’s see how literally that order was filled.

My sister said I had to let her borrow my clothes so I handed her the laundry basket.

She’s always taking my stuff. Clothes, shoes, whatever.

Sometimes she asks, sometimes I just find out when I see her wearing it.

So when her sister tries to turn their mother against her, her sister doesn’t realize that she’s about to one-up her big time.

One day she comes in and says, “Mom said you have to let me borrow your clothes.” Not even asking. Just… saying it like it’s a rule now.

I didn’t argue. I just grabbed my laundry basket and gave it to her.

It was clear this bold action sent a clear message.

It was full of dirty clothes. Like actual laundry. Gym shirts, socks, stuff that had been sitting there all week.

She looked at it and goes, “Seriously?”

I said, “You wanted my clothes.”

She left without saying anything else. Hasn’t touched my stuff since.

Well that’s one way to do it!

What did Reddit think of this amusing story?

This commenter isn’t too impressed with the sister’s bad attitude.

Some siblings just have absolutely no regard for anyone but themselves.

Maybe mom was just bluffing?

If you enjoyed this story, check out this post about a woman whose family says she’s selfish for not wanting strangers living in her trailer.

This commenter shares his two cents.

When her sister announced that Mom required her to share, OP calmly handed over an entire basket filled with dirty gym clothes, socks, and laundry.

The would-be borrower left empty-handed and apparently learned enough from the experience to stop touching OP’s belongings altogether.

She demanded unrestricted closet access and received the sibling subscription tier featuring eau de gym shirt and complimentary week-old socks.