This story highlights the struggles many women face navigating relationships with their husbands and their mothers-in-law. In this case, a Reddit user (OP) sought advice after her husband prioritized his mother over her during her pregnancy. OP explained that her husband had an unusually close relationship with his mother, spending more time with her than with her. When she asked for his help as she prepared for their baby, he said his mother came first.
The situation worsened when OP’s mother-in-law bragged about “winning” after OP did everything herself. On their anniversary, OP planned a special evening, but her husband once again chose to be with his mother. OP confronted him, and they both received text messages from the husband and MIL criticizing her. OP, feeling unsupported, asked Reddit for advice.
After reading the responses, OP gave her husband an ultimatum: change or face divorce. Her husband, tearfully promising to change, began stepping up. However, OP also confronted her MIL, who said she would “never win.” OP made it clear that if the MIL continued her behavior, she would not have access to her grandchild. The husband showed improvement, but OP remained cautious. This story emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries in relationships with in-laws.
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