We all have that one person in our lives who’s a bit stingy, but what happens when that person is a close family member? Today, we dive into the story of a woman who, fed up with her sister-in-law’s habit of saving money at everyone else’s expense, decided to take a bold step to finally put an end to it.

Before our trip, I made it clear that I wasn’t going to cover her bill this time. The night before, she had reserved a table at an incredibly pricey restaurant, and I had been the one stuck with the tab. I’ll admit, I got the idea for what I did from an episode of Two and a Half Men—and maybe I went a little too far.

As we were leaving, my sister-in-law and husband headed straight for the car. I pretended I’d forgotten something and went back inside. Right on top of her bag, I spotted her wallet. Without a second thought, I slipped it into my purse, and off we went to the restaurant

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Needless to say, my sister-in-law wasn’t thrilled when I later shared the story online, painting her in a less-than-flattering light. But honestly? I don’t care. I hope this situation serves as a wake-up call for her to reflect and learn from it.

Money is a common source of friction in families, as we’ve seen time and again. In another story, we discussed a woman whose mother-in-law insists on getting paid for cleaning their house—despite never being asked to do it in the first place. Family and finances often don’t mix well, but sometimes, tough lessons are necessary.