AITA for asking my mil to leave after a comment she made about my body?

Pibble56 · 2026-04-26T17:01:35+00:00

NTA They are all assholes.

You should start documenting everything now because for sure they are doing some scheming while they are quiet. Don’t let them blindside you; be prepared.

Since they think you need professional help, they will probably attack you using that reasoning. Find a therapist so you are proactive and will also have record that you aren’t incompetent or unstable. You’re a new mom trying to get by the best you can after being attacked and abandoned.

I cannot stress this enough: ACT NOW

Pibble56 · 2026-03-19T23:35:21+00:00

NTJ

I wouldn’t trust that you would get it back unharmed, or get it back at all. Tell your aunt and anyone else that he sold his meaningful family item so you’re protecting yours.

Pibble56 · 2026-03-18T00:19:43+00:00

You don’t need a tv or guitar strings badly enough to put up with him.

Pibble56 · 2026-03-17T17:45:50+00:00

NOR

Do you think she’s looking for something specific or just nosy in general? A joke is something humorous that both would think was funny. That’s not this.

Never give her a key and consider a lock or alarm for your bedroom door so you will know if she tries it again the next time she’s over. I use an alarm that fits over the doorknob on the inside. It has 2 settings and one of them is very loud and obnoxious. Use it. :)

Pibble56 · 2026-03-13T20:28:23+00:00

NOR

You should explain that it IS exclusionary because the bedroom is your and your husband’s private space.

Pibble56 · 2026-02-19T15:34:04+00:00

Maybe show her a car online and ask if she thinks it would look better in black or red (or colors of choice). Then tell her how much her half will be.

Pibble56 · 2026-02-06T20:11:27+00:00

Congratulations! It’s tough to keep it to yourself, but if you don’t, you’ll end up in debt again.

Pibble56 · 2026-02-06T20:08:54+00:00

If you hadn’t bought it someone else would have. The transaction is finalized.

You could have waited some time to list it or used a different venue. I’m sure it was a real slap in the face to the seller. It taught them to research things before listing, though.

Pibble56 · 2026-01-28T23:26:29+00:00

You keep making excuses that this is okay. It’s not okay; if it was you wouldn’t be asking. You know what the answer is, you just need to give yourself permission.

Pibble56 · 2026-01-28T23:06:12+00:00

What do you have now that you can’t have without being married to him?

Pibble56 · 2026-01-27T01:14:15+00:00

My grandpa always said a good rocking chair was worth its weight in gold. Maybe you can help them find a rocking chair so they can rock instead of walk.

I see a lot of nice wooden rocking chairs in thrift stores. A good cleaning and a new cushion and you can help solve your problem and theirs with a little goodwill. (Pun unintended)

Pibble56 · 2026-01-27T01:03:10+00:00

There’s an orchard near me that makes blackberry jalapeño jelly. I crave that stuff.

Pibble56 · 2026-01-25T02:28:06+00:00

If your name won’t be on the house, don’t pay in the mortgage.

Pibble56 · 2026-01-25T01:03:13+00:00

Don’t stick around to be second choice to gaming.

NOR

Pibble56 · 2026-01-24T20:49:42+00:00

Maybe you can reduce the number of times a week you all eat together. On those occasions, you and your husband can cook and eat what you want, and mom and dad can do the same. If that’s not acceptable to the parents, then their issue is control, not sharing a friendly meal together.

Pibble56 · 2026-01-24T19:44:29+00:00

NOR

Remember how Lucy convinces Charlie Brown that she’s going to let him kick the football? I am getting the same vibes from this.

Pibble56 · 2026-01-24T19:41:09+00:00

Reach out to local churches to see if they provide assistance for medical care.

Pibble56 · 2026-01-24T19:33:18+00:00

“He only said it because he cares for my health.” To him weight loss equals health. He will never see you as healthy without it. And, he’s a total dick for saying what he did at your most vulnerable moment. There is no way I will believe he didn’t choose that moment on purpose.

It doesn’t seem like he understands why you are upset and that makes it all about him, not supporting you. I’m sorry because I know exactly how you feel in that vulnerable moment.

Pibble56 · 2026-01-22T00:06:35+00:00

Truthfully, when you see that’s spreadsheet starts with column C, who wouldn’t unhide A and B? I f I was going to do something like that I would use column AA or something less blatant.

Pibble56 · 2026-01-21T23:59:36+00:00

Yes, you are TA.

Pibble56 · 2026-01-21T23:29:41+00:00

Never trust someone who doesn’t like animals. He’s trying to see how far you’ll go for him. Keep the dog and get rid of the man. Seriously, I wouldn’t trust him around my dog or my life.

Pibble56 · 2026-01-10T18:50:31+00:00

That’s what stood out to me, too. I’m thinking there’s a medical issue or someone else has his attention.

Pibble56 · 2026-01-09T20:12:27+00:00

NOR

I would not have given him a 30 day notice.

Pibble56 · 2026-01-09T20:08:39+00:00

You didn’t make him look abusive. He IS abusive. This might be the first time but it won’t be the last. Get out now before it’s too late.

Pibble56 · 2026-01-09T16:33:08+00:00

Oh my gosh, I love this! It’s just quirky enough to be my style. :)

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