Another MIL bedtime horror story!

It’s hard to see family in pain, if they have medical issues, or need you more and more as they get older. Aging parents puts us in difficult positions, and sooner or later, the role between parent and child does a bit of a switch. But it’s another thing entirely if they’re faking it. This brings us to our Reddit piece. The original poster (OP) is a wife who just had a baby. She’s spent every moment with the baby for too long now, and as her friend is in town visiting, it’s h er first opportuni…

What's in a name?

There are certain moments in life that can’t be redone. Weddings, births, graduations. There are crucial and important days that can’t be redone, replicated, or understood from afar. If you miss out on your best friend’s wedding, chances are you won’t be able to see them get married again. It’s these moments in life that make us understand who’s really there for us. This brings us to the Reddit thread. A woman is going into labor, and both sides of the families have agreed on the protocol for w…

Welcome back to another episode of husbands assuming being a full-time mother is easy. Spoiler alert: it's not.

You've heard of the Karen. Meet the Karen mother-in-law, or the mother of all Karens.

As much as I get along with my mother-in-law, and I honestly do get along with her, I will never agree to have her living in my home. It is simply a recipe for disaster, both for the relationship between the two women and for the relationship of the couple themselves. This is why it is actually not that surprising that the woman in this Reddit story has reached a breaking point because of her MIL (mother-in-law). For some reason, MIL has started living with OP (original poster), her husband, an…

Your priorities should be centered around your family. In addition to the individuals you are biologically related to, your family may also include your close friends and the families you marry into when tying the knot. Having said that, what would you do if your partner abandoned you after publicly and repeatedly displaying disrespect towards you? The story below is an account of a frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) moved across the state recently to accommodate her wife's new job. T…

who's in the wrong?

It is crucial for you and those around you to feel responsible for your actions. Having said that, how would you react if your future mother-in-law misplaced something that you had explicitly told her to keep an eye out for you? In the event that the item disappeared, would you take responsibility for it or would you hold her or her careless actions accountable? The story below is an account of a frustrated boyfriend. The original poster (OP) had gone on vacation with his girlfriend's family. S…

The love a mother can give is unmatched. The idea that there is someone out there who will reach across the sky to guarantee your well-being has tremendous allure. Still, how would you respond if your mother-in-law disapproved of your partner? Would you try to make up for it if he noticed the disparities between you and your siblings, or would you just accept things the way they are? The story below is an account of a frustrated wife. For over a decade, the original poster (OP) has been married…

Above all, family comes first. That being said, how would you react, though, if you thought your family was taking advantage of your kindness? Would you be willing to offend them by setting firm boundaries, or would you prefer to remain silent in an effort to maintain harmony? The mother-in-law who is frustrated is described in the story below. Since they are unable to afford a house of their own, the original poster (OP) is currently providing housing for her son and his expectant fiancé. They…

When you do eventually tie the knot, you not only marry the man but also his entire family. That being said, how would you respond if your future mother-in-law tried to interfere in your marriage by deciding whether or not you should adopt your spouse's last name? The story below is an account of a frustrated bride. Recently, the original poster (OP) and her now-fiancé announced their engagement. Things were going great at first, but as soon as the future mother-in-law got involved, things quic…

“Marrying him would most likely end in a divorce certificate being drawn up and signed for the ex-Mr. and Mrs. Smith…”

In our most vulnerable moments , it can be really easy to sink down to the point that we Google our partner’s ex just to compare ourselves. It’s silly, really. That person is an ex for a reason, and you partner is actively choosing to be with you now, so there isn’t any reason to worry. But when the insecurities are insecuring and the ego is wheezing like a dis-inflated balloon, we might begin to tell ourselves otherwise. Throw in a mean-spirited mother-in-law who seems to favor your partner’s…

Welcome back women and men of the internet. The lawless actions of mother-in-laws can be shockingly immature. From high demands, to scathing, unnecessary comments, their behavior is timelessly unadulterated chaos. Moving in with your mother-in-law is also no walk in the park. You have your own family to take care of , your children, and the relationship with your husband to upkeep. Of course, when you’re raising small children your love life might take the backseat, but what’s more of a vibe-ki…