Reddit Stories - Sister's closest COMPANION deceived me, but when I ATTEMPTED to end the RELATIONSHIP,

Episode Date: November 9, 2025

#redditstories #askreddit #aita #relationships #deception #family #conflict #betrayalSummary: Sister's closest COMPANION deceived me, but when I ATTEMPTED to end the RELATIONSHIP, tensions escalated, leading to a family rift. Seeking advice on how to navigate this delicate situation and mend broken bonds.Tags: redditstories, askreddit, reddit, aita, tifu, relationships, deception, family, conflict, betrayal, siblings, trust, communication, resolution, forgiveness, support, advice, confrontation, emotions, reconciliation, healingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reddit-stories--6237355/support.

I hope you enjoy this story. Sister's closest companion deceived me, but when I attempted to end the relationship, my sibling became upset because he didn't want his pal to feel unhappy. Subsequently, found out they staged the whole cheating story to test me. Hey, everyone. I'm really trying to make sense of the absolute movie I've been thrown in. For context, I am 20 and I was dating my ex-boyfriend, 21, for two years.

My ex is my brother's best friend from childhood, so I basically grew up with him. I always had a crush on him but only did something about it after high school when we started dating. He was my world. We were perfect. There wasn't a day he wasn't by my side. I really loved him. Two weeks ago I found out he cheated on me with a girl at a party. He came to me immediately afterwards crying and asking me for forgiveness. I shattered. literally shattered like glass I didn't even respond I grabbed my keys and left him in my own house my brother called me a few hours later saying he heard what happened and tried to comfort me we talked for a while and I told him that I'm breaking up with him he said that wasn't a good

idea I couldn't believe what I was hearing not a good idea that I break up with a guy who cheated on me he complained that my ex was his best friend and he would be really bummed if I broke up with him. Like what? I told him I really didn't care. I didn't even think he'd still want to be friends with him after finding out he cheated on his sister. Anyway, I'm not getting back together with him. Don't get me wrong, I loved him a lot, but he cheated on me and that's a level of disrespect I will never tolerate. My brother and I are not on speaking terms and my mom is kind of on his side. She said that he's just offending his friend. But I'm literally sister. There's a lot more that went on in between but I don't want to make this post too long.

Let me know if you want me to go into more detail. Ada? Comments where Op has replied, comment one. So, who's your brother cheated on? You know, Kind stays with Kindoop, you're not wrong. But honestly, my brother has never been able to keep a talking stage much less a girlfriend. However, if he does end up cheating on someone I won't be surprised. Comment 2. NTA because of brothers' actions. Now he gets to share the award your ex already gets. You are 100% in the right and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

Honestly, your brother's actions are worse than your ex's emo. As a brother myself with a younger sister, that is a sacred bond he broke. I am so sorry you are dealing with this. I seriously hope he realizes he effed up and makes things right. Oop, I agree. The worst part is that this is absolutely not like him. We used to be super protective and all throughout high school he'd threatened to beat up any guy who came near me. I don't know what happened comment three.

His friend is known so you deemed safe. He didn't need to wear the mantle anymore? Playing the stereotype of an high school brother? Was it love or obligation? Oop, honestly, I really did love him. I had a huge teenage girl crush on him all throughout high school, but I was scared it would get complicated or he'd reject me. I'd even write about him in my journal.

It was really embarrassing. Comment 4. Was your brother with him at the party? By the way, NTA, on the other hand, your brother is an ass. This is the kind of stuff you remember for the rest of your life. Update me. Oop, he wasn't with him at the party in question. quite honestly, I don't think there was a party. I think it was just a scapegoat.

Update 1. Hey again. So some of you wanted me to go into more detail and some of you had some questions about my brother and how he felt about our relationship at first. I'll start with saying that when I told my brother, who is 22, by the way, I was breaking up with his best friend, he was angry. I mean like really mad. He kept telling me that I was trying to hurt his best friend and have him deal with a bummed out friend and whatnot. Obviously I was taken aback. He then went to go tell on me to my mom. My mom called me really upset. She said that I should stop working my brother's nerves and all kinds of nonsense. I told her the full story because obviously my brother didn't. I told her how my ex cheated on me. All she said was oh then

hung up. Hadn't heard from her since. I won't lie, my mom has all. My mom has all. always favored my brother, but I excused it as a boy mom thing. She's never neglected me or treated me badly before she just had an obvious favorite. I've also never been one to do the most for anyone's approval. A few of you had questions about my brother too. Like if he was a cheater and if he approved of my relationship in the first place. For the first question, my brother is a loser. He's really immature so naturally girls don't want to spend a lot of time with him. I've told him several times that he should grow up or he'll be single forever. So, to answer your question, my brother has never even had the chance to cheat. As for the

second question, my brother found it awkward at first, but then he got over it. Plus me dating his best friend meant he'd practically see him 24-7, so I guess he didn't mind that much. He just didn't like the PDA and all that stuff. There isn't much to update on. My ex has tried and failed to contact me. All my friends have blocked him and no one is giving him any of my info. He's even tried contacting my boss. My brother is still insisting I talk to my ex. I continue to tell him to leave me alone. My mom is radio silent and honestly it's for the best. Will I get over this? Sure, but it'll take some time. I don't think this is something to get therapy over but it'll need some healing. Thank you for all your lovely comments and messages. It's comforting to know

there are people on my wavelength who understand that cheating is loser behavior and tolerance for it is even weirder. Update 2, hey again, I contemplated posting this for hours because it's just so much and so little at the same time. Edit, I want to preface this by saying that I'm 1,000% not getting back together with anyone. I've made my decision from the beginning and they can try all they want but it's not happening. First, I want to say thank you to everyone who commented and messaged me offering support and advice. It really means a lot to me. I stalk this sub often so the community means a lot. I spoke to my ex again, through text, to tell him to leave me alone and stop trying to contact me. I also told him to come get the stuff he left at my apartment.

He went on to tell me that he needed to tell me something, that he said he needed to to tell me the truth. I did not respond, but he kept texting anyway. He proceeded to tell me that he made everything up. The cheating story and everything. Obviously I didn't believe him at first, but then he went on. However, you guys need to understand that I really love this man and have for years so there's a part of me that wants to take his word for it. Anyway, he told me that he planned the whole thing with my brother. Like it was some kind of sick prank. Who does that? He called it a test. A test?

For what? He told me to call my brother and tell him to tell me the truth. Keep in mind that all of this happened in a day by the way so it was crazy. He went on and on about how much he still loves me and how he wishes he never listened to my brother. I felt physically sick. It felt like whiplash. A few hours later I called my brother and told him to open up, just to see his reaction and if I'd get a similar story from him. surprisingly his story was somewhat similar except he made it look like he was just told to keep up

with the lie rather than being part of the planning he also told me that he was urging me to get back with my ex because he knew that nothing really happened and we would have broken up over nothing i still think that is very stupid i really don't know what to think who is telling the truth why did i need to be tested why the hell am i still in love with this jerk a lot of questions and no answers. A few of you had some issues with my mom and they're all justified. From a young age I knew she had her favorites, but I am very likable so if I wasn't getting her attention it really didn't bother me. I know that sounds cocky, but it's the truth. We talked and she told me that she hadn't known that I was cheated on until I told her and gave

me a curt apology. I also don't know if she's telling the truth. She also told me that she scolded my brother for lying to her and hurting my feelings. As if that was meant to make me feel better. Anyway, our relationship will continue to strain anyway, so I'd rather not focus on that. Some of you asked where my dad is in all this. Unfortunately, my dad is no longer with us. He passed away 12 years ago and it still breaks my heart. I was always told that I was the apple of his eye and his world didn't seem complete until I was born. I carry him with me every where I go. I find comfort in the idea that he would have stuck up for me right now. I love him so much even till this day. I'm currently typing all this very late at night because I've been

pondering all day. This has practically consumed my life and I'm sick of it. It also doesn't help that my town is relatively tiny and everyone from my graduating class already knows everything. I'm more fed up than I am sad but I won't let it bother me for too long. But seriously can whoever is controlling the TV show that is my life give me a break? Thank you all for reading. I really appreciate it. Update 3. Hello everyone. I wasn't going to post anything else regarding my situation and the only reason I am is because quite a few of you have come into my DMs in the past week defending my brother and saying I'm a horrible person and now you're in my comments. First thing, my brother is a loser, my ex is a loser, any my mom does not like me. I do not have to

respect or tolerate any of them. I quite honestly could not care less whether that makes me a horrible person. I'd be a horrible person 100 times over before I let someone disrespect me like that. I don't know you and you don't know me so to make an assessment on my character based off a post leaves much to be desired from yours. Second thing, I've come to realize that anyone who defends slash supports cheaters are just as bad as they are. This includes my mom, my brother, and all the Incels and my DMs. I want nothing to do with any of you so be gone. Lastly, to the people who genuinely cared about my well-being

and would like to know how I'm doing, I'm great. To no one's surprise, the whole prank thing was a lie and I actually found out whom my ex cheated on me with. I know that should feel like closure, but it doesn't. I just want to move on and graduate and get the F out. Thank you for all the kind words of encouragement and to all the older siblings who reminded me that my brother is not the norm. This'll be my last post.

I just want to clear things up for all those who are interested. Next story, brother made me work for free for two years, then sabotaged my job applications. So I sued him and found client files that got federal prosecutors involved. Now my parents lied in court against Maine. I previously deleted the post just to be safe. But here's a summary, after I got a degree in computer science, my brother and his two partners recruited me to work a summer for them. They wanted me to set up their infrastructure for their new company in finance and investments. One summer turned into two years of free work as a secretary,

receptionist, systems tech, personal assistant, accountant, research analyst. They paid me about four or five times totaling about $7,000 to $8,000 in two years. When I left to start grad school, they were mad that I wouldn't stay. When I finished grad school and put them on my resume, they lied to prospective employers about me. They denied I worked for them and said I was trying to use my brother's name to get ahead. They also accused me of visiting their office and sexually harassing female employees they never even had. I called them to ask them about it and they, including my brother, just laughed about the whole thing and said I was getting what I deserved. Kind of like it's what you get when you fuck with us.

My counselor and some other people from school, including my headhunter, helped me get a job. But I had to sue my brother and his partners for slander and other things. My brother called me to laugh about the lawsuit when they got served, but now they're scared and my brother has my dad pressuring me to drop the lawsuit and just sit down with them both to work something out. My dad called this just a little big brother bullying little brother nonsense and demanded I dropped the lawsuit. He and my mom uninvited me to Thanksgiving at their house, but my mom pretty much.

much tried to stay out of it. I could tell this was hard for her. There's very little to update legally in terms of the lawsuit, but I had a laptop that contained lists of clients that my brother and his partners stole from their respective employers before they left to start the company. I didn't want to turn those files over to my attorney because things are bad enough for them already. My girlfriend had a different opinion. She wants me to just absolutely let them have it and crush them. I called my attorney and told them I had the files and dropped them off at his firm on the 9th. On the 10th, I got a call from his firm saying that my attorney needed to see me that very day. I went in and he said that the files would be turned over to the

U.S. Attorney's office so it's out of our hands now. But he really wanted to talk to me about my parents. He spoke to my dad and basically said that my dad is a world-class prick. He's going to subpoena both my parents to testify at a deposition and probably a trial if we make it that far. He wanted me to prepare myself for what they might say about me. He made it clear there is no turning back now. I didn't pay anything for my attorney to take the case so his firm is very financially invested in this now. Basically, they're calling the shots now. I think my attorney thinks I'm weak or that I'll want to back off or take it easy on them.

He actually told me that he knows my family would weaken me. I think he underestimates me. Anyway, he told me to just brace myself for the heat my dad will bring on me. I told him I had two older sisters on my side and my mother was pretty neutral. He said assured me that my mother is absolutely not neutral. So he just told me to prepare for anything. So I got phone calls from my two sisters who both live about 300 miles away. They were disgusted with my dad and my brother's behavior and had told me they were 100% behind me.

Now they told me that my girlfriend and I are uninvited to go see them and their children this Christmas. They told me they loved me but that I needed to back off of this lawsuit. This was a little bit of a shock. It didn't crush me, but it wasn't easy to hear. They won't be contacting me anymore and want me to not contact them and they said they have their reasons. They both cried when they called, but I stayed calm. They also emailed my girlfriend to let her know about being uninvited to their homes for Christmas. My girlfriend blasted them both with a very scathing response that I wish she hadn't sent,

but it's her decision how she responds to them. My dad is getting a little out of control. He confronted me and my girlfriend outside the house of a family friend who had us over for a holiday get-together on Sunday night. It got heated, and I said some things that were probably below the belt and made him almost cry. His eyes watered and he was trying to not cry. Then my girlfriend jumped in and blasted him like she did my sisters.

Basically she's on a roll right now. I can tell the gloves have come off for her. My mom just stayed in my dad's truck and watched, but she couldn't hear anything I don't think. For now there's nothing else going on. Oh, one other thing. My attorney said my brother and his partners closed doors on their business already. They went under. They have filed some puzzling and contradictory responses to our lawsuit which surprises me because my brother is smarter than that, usually.

They have now changed attorneys and retained a reputable firm. The first thing the new attorneys did is ask what it would take to settle. My attorney says their new attorneys are smart, they know it will be a bloodbath in court. I guess I'll just have to wait and see where it goes from here. But some of you commented Form experience that the blowback from legal battles like this tears families apart for decades sometimes. I can see how this can happen and probably will. Edit.

Some of you are asking about why my sisters changed their minds. I know now that my dad helped them both by their respective houses. They both still owe him a lot of money for that. My best guess is he used that and maybe other things to coerce them into taking his side. Update, okay, let me begin by saying that I am not the original poster. I am his girlfriend. We live together and I read the update post. My boyfriend is moving on and wasn't going to post a last update so I asked if I could and he said yes.

Things have wrapped up. They signed a settlement agreement and now it's up to the judge to approve it. The judge won't do that for two more weeks, but apparently it's a formality. It's a sure thing he'll approve it is what the attorneys say anyway. As far as the settlement, I can't really disclose much, but I can say that it's close to what my boyfriend was suing for in terms of money figure. They had transferred their houses to their wives' names which are in the process of being sold to pay off the settlement. The settlement included a written apology and completely admission of guilt from all three of the defendants. They also have to write apology letters and retractions to all the employers that refuse to hire my boyfriend based on them slandering him.

I think there were four companies in all. All three of them had their license taken away and will never work as financial advisors again in any state apparently. They also will face a criminal investigation due to some forged signatures on some of the deals they made, which will lead to conviction but probably no jail time according to the experts. Financially they are beyond ruined, which is what I thought they deserved the whole time. I know my boyfriend regrets this whole thing and I understand that. It's still his family and they were close at some point. I think he's better off without them anyway, but that's easy for me to say.

His parents are totally a lost cause. I don't think there will be a reconciliation in this lifetime after what's happened. I thought my boyfriend would be open to one when the dust settled but now I don't. During the mediation hearings, his mom and dad both testified. They both lied, but I knew his crooked dad would. I was shocked that the mother lied about there having been a verbal agreement that my boyfriend would work for his brother's company in exchange for room and board at the parents' house. And that the dad had also been paying him in cash for working.

She said she witnessed my boyfriend refusing payment from his brother many times. She lied about a lot of other very hurtful things right there while my boyfriend sat there and watched her. She never looked at him not once. His dad never looked at him either, but at least he sat there the whole time after he testified to support his older son and his friends. His mother left the room crying after she testified. I was not shocked that she testified because the attorney had said she might. But I was extremely shocked about the horrible things she said about my boyfriend. She will someday regret doing that to her son.

Ugh, such an awful and just revolting and repulsive thing what she did. What she did to her youngest son is inexcusable. I was beyond utterly disgusting that she did that. Ugh, she really has no clue how much damage she did to her youngest son. I doubt he'll ever get over it, and I doubt he will ever want to see her again. Not to rant about the mother, but she lied and said disgusting things about her youngest son. and he's the only good son she has. He's the only one who doesn't owe his dad anything. He's the only one with a compassion and high morals, the only one who constantly worried about her

and kept in touch with her, ugh, she messed up in the most disgusting way. How can she do that? He was there for her more than her other three kids put together. All for a lawsuit that she had to know they were going to lose. Her testimony did nothing to help their case, nothing. She testified for absolutely no reason. We sent Christmas gifts to my boyfriend's sisters and their daughters. We received thank you cards in return. They haven't contacted my boyfriend since, but I have received a couple of hello emails from one of them. She never mentions my boyfriend or the family problems. She just says hello and asks how I'm doing. I just respond by saying we are both good and hope they are all doing well. I'm not sure where this will go, but it's a small step in what seems

like will be a long road before they are allowed by their father to reconcile with their brother, or until they have the courage to do so without the dad's blessing. I think they are both too embarrassed to contact my boyfriend directly. I can sense that they are trying to find a way that will eventually lead them to him. I think they need to just contact him, but that's not my decision. I keep looking at this from my perspective and my family is really close so it's hard to watch what's going on with his family. I just think what the hell? Why do you do this to each other? But that's just how it is. Just to be clear I knew very early on that my boyfriend's parents were toxic.

I initially just wanted him to cut all ties with them with the way they sided with the older brother knowing how he tried to destroy my his own little brother's career told me a lot. I wished back then that my boyfriend would just assone them but I knew that was unrealistic at the time. I knew I was emotional and I backed off when I saw how stressed my boyfriend was. But things escalated and escalated, and now I think my boyfriend's mom has dealt a death blow to any chance of reconciliation. I'm not just saying that because I'm against it. I'm not for it, and I'm disgusted with her.

But I can see the damage she did up close. I'm afraid he may never forgive her. She just went overboard in such a horrible way. I had been talking to my dad about this the whole time and everything has turned out exactly the he said it would. Everybody, all parties are destroyed. It's like a bomb went off and everybody got hit.