Welcome, internet-lurking ladies. Hosting dinners and events is an art form. Even small gatherings take a lot of effort and careful planning; buying groceries, cooking a meal, and dealing with cleanup is only the tip of the iceberg. Good hosts must also find a suitable night for all guests, tidy the home and rearrange furniture, and ensure everyone's safety for a great dining experience. Unfortunately, in our story today, our protagonist's mother decides to actively ignore the last point, putti…

We all know that feeling when you know you're going on vacation soon and count down the days until you finally get to relax. We also know how crucial it is for your mental health that the vacation will give you exactly what you need—some peace and quiet. My husband and I, for example, are going on vacation in exactly 13 days, 10 hours, and… 22 minutes, and every single thought I have that is unrelated to work, is dedicated to this trip and everything about it. That is why my heart goes out to t…

Some moms are blessed with great mothers-in-law. Others, not so much...

MIL didn't realize she wasn't the one getting married!

It's the season of the witch!

I'm grateful for supportive partners when it comes to setting boundaries with crazy in-laws.

As a vegetarian gal myself, I hate being invited to dinner only for the hosts to act like me being vegetarian is the biggest inconvenience of their lives. I rather not come at all than have to sit through an entire dinner being lectured about my life choices, or worse, have to listen to countless jokes like – 'C'mon, just eat this one thing, the cow won't notice' or 'What more is there to live for other than the taste of animals?' That is why I set a rule with anyone I ever eat with–If you don'…

He really should have stayed out of it...

Girl, change your locks!

Maybe she should start giving her MIL some unwanted names, too.

When the in-laws misbehave, then treat yourself to a wedding that does NOT include them!

All he gets a participation trophy... aka the kid

They have no idea how time and labor intensive these things are!

"The bride looked shocked, and the groom immediately stood up and led his parents away."

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