Sometimes what starts as a simple favor between family members can turn into a long-term inconvenience.

One woman learned that the hard way when her aunt kept “borrowing” her sewing machine. But when she tried to make it right, she found herself in hot water with the rest of her family.

Is she making a big deal out of nothing, or is her family completely wrong?

Read on to find out how it all played out.

WIBTA for asking my aunt to pay for my sewing machine

I bought a sewing machine for $200 and used it a lot.

My aunt asked to borrow it for a project.

I thought, sure—maybe for a few days or weeks.

But borrowing it once wasn’t enough.

When she finished, I took it back, and she immediately asked for it again and kept it for a few more weeks.

Every time I bring it back, she needs it.

It’s a darn hassle to keep transporting it between houses, so at this point, she’s been keeping it and using it.

She suggested asking her aunt to replace it, but her mother didn’t approve.

It’s basically hers now.

I asked my mom if it was okay to ask for financial compensation so I can buy another one for myself to use.

My mom said that would be very rude and stingy. And that I can just go to her house to use it.

This didn’t feel fair to her in the slightest.

Why should I have to go to someone’s house to use my machine, what the heck?

I don’t think I’m in the wrong for wanting money for something someone took and is keeping. It was not a gift. I bought it for myself.

AITA?

Ultimately, her aunt took advantage of her generosity.

What did Reddit think?

At this point, it’s time to march in there and take back what’s hers.

If her aunt wants to use it that bad, then she can travel for it.

Looks like her aunt is about to lose sewing privileges for good.

One mechanic chimes in with their philosophy on borrowing things.

So if her aunt is going to keep using it like it’s hers, the least she can do is replace it.

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