Devastated and confused, she turned to netizens for advice.

She adds that shes always had a goodrelationshipwith her mother-in-law.

If youve ever been left out of social occasions, you might be able to relate.

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OP is probably right to feel disappointed, but whats the best way for her to move forward?

We went looking for answers.

As social creatures, humans thrive on inclusion.

Woman in colorful outfit and sunglasses sitting outside at a cafe, not invited to family lunches.

OPs in-laws did her dirty by leaving her out, but hopefully she can recover from the insult.

Its certainly going to make things awkward the next time her mother-in-law needs a favor, though.

Check out the results:

Text image about feeling hurt by MIL excluding DIL from family lunches.

Text about relationship between MIL and DIL, highlighting she felt lucky to have her.

Text showing a woman helping her unwell mother-in-law with chores during her maternity leave.

Woman sweeping a kitchen floor, helping during family illness.

Text message about not being invited to family lunches despite helping MIL during illness.

Text message expressing frustration about being ignored by sisters-in-law on family WhatsApp group.

Text expressing confusion and hurt over not being invited to family lunches despite helping MIL during illness.

Women enjoying lunch together, sharing berries and wine, with a MIL and DIL bonding moment during a family gathering.

Text expressing exclusion from family lunches despite helping during illness.

Text about feeling upset and choosing not to attend family lunches in a small town.

Woman in gray hoodie looking pensive, sitting on a sofa, in bright natural light, pondering family lunch exclusion.

Text conversation about family lunches and offering help, addressing feelings of being hurt and distancing oneself.

Comment suggesting daughter or other daughters-in-law help during illness, not only one daughter-in-law.

Text screenshot discussing peculiar Tuesday family lunches and feelings of exclusion.

“Comment advises a woman on dealing with being excluded from family lunches, mentioning her DH should speak up.”

Text from Screamingabdabz discussing family issue about being excluded from lunches.

Text discussing being left out of family lunches with mother-in-law.

Comment expressing support for woman helping MIL during illness and later uninvited to family lunches.

Comment about family exclusion and MIL issues shared by a user named Kiwi83.

Text exchange about a woman helping her mother-in-law during illness, not invited to family lunches, causing hurt feelings.

Text discussing potential reasons a woman isn’t invited to family lunches despite helping MIL during illness.