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Unlike random acquaintances or, say, coworkers, maintaining boundaries within-lawscan be complicated.

At the very least, its just a bit of fun.

After all, who doesnt like making up fake letters for fake scenarios?

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In general, most banks, for example, simply do not allow people to share passwords like that.

It can in many cases be a literal breach ofterms and conditions.

At the very least, its a security concern and its also just unhealthy.

Elderly woman sitting on stairs, searching through her brown handbag, wearing glasses and a green scarf.

A parent should not be snooping this much into the private and financial details of their very adult children.

This is bizarre behavior that probably indicates that the mother needs some psychological help.

Fortunately, the husband does seem to understand the issue.

Text discussing a woman’s suspicion about her MIL going through her purse, considering baiting her snooping MIL.

Onethingthat frequently spurs on terrible in-law behavior is their adult child not taking their actions seriously.

Many people hand-wave their parents behavior or, even worse, take their side in situations like this.

Netizens shared some of their own ideas

While some had similar experiences

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Text conversation about a purse inspection with an awkward interaction, suspecting someone’s snooping behavior.

Check out the results:

Text describing a situation where a woman suspects her MIL is searching her belongings.

Text detailing a woman’s suspicions about her mother-in-law invading privacy by asking for personal logins and passwords.

Text discussing a woman’s suspicion about her mother-in-law’s public speaking abilities and experience.

Woman in a beige hoodie sipping coffee, holding a pen, and writing notes near a laptop, conveying suspicion of MIL.

Text about a woman’s writing career in an image related to her suspicion of MIL’s actions.

Text showing a woman’s fake letter to set up a suspecting MIL, mentioning a publisher and manuscript.

Unsealed envelope marked “Confidential” left visible to set up MIL, creating a sense of awkward suspicion.

Text about suspicion of MIL snooping, discussing secret writing career details.

Text screenshot of a woman suspecting her mother-in-law of snooping, planning to take action.

Text referencing a woman suspecting MIL of snooping, asking if baiting her again would be appropriate.

Text about a woman suspecting her MIL of going through her things, including a camp and drying jeans.

Elderly woman with white hair and striped shirt standing thoughtfully, suggesting a mother-in-law scenario.

Text image discussing boundaries and communication issues with mother-in-law.

Text excerpt discussing a husband’s reaction to wife’s suspicion about MIL going through her belongings.

Comment suggests changing passwords to prevent MIL from snooping.

Reddit comment suggesting a way to address suspicion of mother-in-law going through belongings.

Comment discussing setting boundaries with a nosy person.

Comment suggesting a woman set up her MIL who might be going through her things for personal reasons.

Reddit comment discussing a woman’s suspicion about her MIL going through her things, suggesting a setup strategy.

Comment suggesting using a fake password notebook to check if someone is accessing your accounts.

Comment suggesting pranks to confirm suspicions of mother-in-law going through personal items.

Reddit comment advising on dealing with snooping mother-in-law, suggesting confrontation.

Reddit comment discussing relationship dynamics and mother-in-law issues.

Screenshot of a Facebook comment suggesting a plan to create fake scenarios for a suspicious mother-in-law.

Comment discussing credit protection and passwords in context of mother-in-law suspicion.

Reddit thread discussing a MIL with no boundaries, containing tips on maintaining sanity and dealing with toxic family dynamics.

Text post about a woman suspecting her MIL of snooping and setting a trap with a fake item.

Reddit post about a woman suspecting her MIL of snooping, setting a trap with glitter in an envelope.