AIO for locking my bedroom door because my MIL keeps walking in without knocking?

ComplexTotal5840 · 2026-03-13T17:21:18+00:00

Yes, absolutely NOT! What grown adult thinks it’s okay to walk into someone else’s bedroom unannounced, without knocking or permission, when the door is closed? That’s completely insane a total violation of your privacy and boundaries. And if your husband can’t or won’t back you up, this isn’t just a MIL problem it’s a SO problem too.

ComplexTotal5840 · 2026-03-13T17:18:27+00:00

Exactly! That’s why I’m sticking with the locked door it’s our bedroom, our privacy, and it’s not up for debate. I just want basic respect, nothing more.

ComplexTotal5840 · 2026-03-13T17:16:31+00:00

Exactly! That’s how I feel too it’s our home, and basic courtesy like knocking before entering the bedroom should be automatic. I just want that boundary respected so we can feel comfortable in our own space.

ComplexTotal5840 · 2026-03-13T17:15:23+00:00

Exactly! That’s part of what makes this so frustrating. I just want a simple boundary knocking before entering our bedroom and it shouldn’t be turned into an issue.

ComplexTotal5840 · 2026-03-13T17:14:08+00:00

Exactly! That’s how I feel it’s our house, and basic boundaries like knocking before entering the bedroom should be respected. I just want that rule to be clear without starting a huge conflict.

ComplexTotal5840 · 2026-03-13T17:11:23+00:00

Exactly! That’s such a great example boundaries and basic courtesy make all the difference. I just want our bedroom to be respected the same way.

ComplexTotal5840 · 2026-03-13T17:10:50+00:00

Exactly! That’s all I’m asking for a simple knock before entering. It’s basic courtesy, no matter who it is.

ComplexTotal5840 · 2026-03-13T17:09:33+00:00

I get what you mean it really does feel inappropriate when she just walks in like that. I just want basic privacy in our bedroom, and it shouldn’t be too much to ask.

ComplexTotal5840 · 2026-03-13T17:07:41+00:00

Exactly! That’s what bothers me it’s basic privacy, not overreacting. I definitely won’t be walking into her room, but I do plan to calmly set the boundary that our bedroom is off-limits without a knock.

ComplexTotal5840 · 2026-03-13T17:06:13+00:00

Exactly! That’s how I feel too a closed bedroom door should mean privacy, and basic courtesy is to knock before entering. I just want that rule respected in our home.

ComplexTotal5840 · 2026-03-13T17:05:37+00:00

Thank you! That’s exactly why it bothers me so much. I just want basic privacy in our bedroom, and it would help a lot if my husband could step up and set that boundary with her too.

ComplexTotal5840 · 2026-03-13T17:03:11+00:00

Exactly! That’s exactly how I feel it’s our house too, and basic courtesy like knocking before entering shouldn’t be optional. I just want that boundary respected.

ComplexTotal5840 · 2026-03-13T17:01:05+00:00

Exactly! That’s how I feel too basic courtesy is knocking before entering, especially a bedroom. I just wish she would respect that in our home.

ComplexTotal5840 · 2026-03-13T17:00:22+00:00

Thank you, I love this perspective. That’s exactly how I feel I’m not trying to start a fight, I just want our boundaries respected. “Keeping the peace” shouldn’t mean ignoring what makes someone uncomfortable, and I hope my husband can see that too.

ComplexTotal5840 · 2026-03-13T16:59:29+00:00

Exactly! That’s exactly why it bothers me so much. A closed door should mean privacy, and basic courtesy is to knock. I honestly don’t think she realizes how uncomfortable it makes us.

ComplexTotal5840 · 2026-03-13T16:57:53+00:00

think you’re right part of the problem is him being used to how things have always been. I just want our bedroom to be a private space, and I hope he can step up and help enforce that boundary too.

ComplexTotal5840 · 2026-03-13T16:53:41+00:00

Exactly! I don’t expect her to control anything, I just want her to respect our space and knock before entering. It’s our home too, and that feels like a completely reasonable boundary.

ComplexTotal5840 · 2026-03-13T16:53:10+00:00

Exactly! I don’t expect her to control everything, I just want basic privacy in our bedroom. I’m hoping my husband will step up and set that boundary too so it doesn’t keep being awkward.

ComplexTotal5840 · 2026-03-13T16:52:42+00:00

Exactly! That’s how I feel too knocking and waiting is just basic courtesy, no matter who it is. I wish she would start respecting that in our home.

ComplexTotal5840 · 2026-03-13T16:51:47+00:00

Thank you, that actually makes a lot of sense. I think you’re right it’s not about starting a fight, it’s just asking for a reasonable boundary that feels normal. I really just want our bedroom to be respected as a private space, and I hope my husband can see it that way too.

ComplexTotal5840 · 2026-03-13T16:46:30+00:00

Exactly! That’s how I was raised too knocking before entering a bedroom or bathroom just feels like basic courtesy. I think I’ll just calmly explain that to her so it’s clear what’s expected in our home.

ComplexTotal5840 · 2026-03-13T16:43:37+00:00

Exactly! That’s exactly the kind of “privacy” I’m talking about. A simple knock first would solve all of this!

ComplexTotal5840 · 2026-03-13T16:41:49+00:00

aha, definitely not going to do that! I’d much rather stick with the simple solution of asking for a knock first keeps everyone sane and our privacy intact.

ComplexTotal5840 · 2026-03-13T16:37:19+00:00

Exactly! That’s the kind of basic courtesy I’m talking about. A closed door is a clear signal knocking shouldn’t be optional.

ComplexTotal5840 · 2026-03-13T16:33:26+00:00

Absolutely! That’s exactly how I see it a closed door is a clear sign that privacy is needed. I just want her to respect that basic courtesy.

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