Some mothers-in-law are sweet, minding their own business.
Theyve basically decided your marriage is their second chance at life.
Some people treat boundaries like theyre written in invisible ink.
And when that someone happens to be your husbands mom?
Things get heated fast.
Imagine being excited for your anniversary, only to spot your spouses family at therestaurant.
You might think this isnt what you agreed on, right?
Well, youd be right.
And thats exactly what one Redditor experienced.
Romantic dinner, soft lighting, probably a dessert theyd pretend to share but actually fight over.
But the OP wasnt feeling that idea.
Cant say that I blame her.
She told her husband she wanted the night to be just them.
Simple, sweet, mother-in-law-free.
He folded like a cheap lawn chair.
Except the whole family was already at the restaurant.
No babe, change of plans.
Just surprise heres your in-laws and their extended family,kidsand all.
What did she do?
Walked in, saw the clan, and walked out without a second look.
I wouldve sprinted too.
Her husband ran after her, trying to apologize, but the OP was already done.
The night was ruined.
Meanwhile, themother-in-lawtexted her, ranting that she had ruined everything and was being dramatic.
It was her anniversary, not yours.
And that, my friends, is where the real issue lies.
And thats not how partnerships should work.
Being a good son shouldnt mean being a flaky,unsupportive husband.
Time for a serious convo.
Because when a partner continually prioritizes their familys feelings over their spouses, it creates emotional insecurity and loneliness.
Feeling like a third wheel in your ownrelationshipcan cause resentment and even physical disconnection, impacting your intimacy.
When someone says no and its ignored, it teaches them that their voice doesnt matter.
Overbearing mothers-in-lawhave a way of inserting themselves into their childrens lives like they still spin up the household.
And when boundaries arent firmly set, theyll walk right over them.
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