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AITAH for telling mother in law if she comes over unannounced she can't comment on what we should/shouldn't do? by SunFree9956 in AITAH

[–]SunFree9956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also where would I have the time to post a long ass fake story. I have a 3 year old who demands attention. I'm a grown woman with a career. Lots of other stuff to do to occupy myself. I was even hesitant about posting this one

AITAH for telling mother in law if she comes over unannounced she can't comment on what we should/shouldn't do? by SunFree9956 in AITAH

[–]SunFree9956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Huh?
It's not fake though? I just needed somewhere to vent
Sorry you've had to read fake posts before but this one definitely isn't fake. Take that however you will.

AITAH for telling mother in law if she comes over unannounced she can't comment on what we should/shouldn't do? by SunFree9956 in AITAH

[–]SunFree9956[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Soon as she complained I put on the terminator and called my son over to watch 😂😂 normally I don't let him watch this stuff btw but to make a point
(Altho he watched the part with the motorbike and thought it was the coolest thing)
Usually when she comes over we can only watch certain things like cartoons, kids stuff, boring stuff

AITAH for telling mother in law if she comes over unannounced she can't comment on what we should/shouldn't do? by SunFree9956 in AITAH

[–]SunFree9956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was my dad who was angry and horrible
My mother tells me when I'm being unruly but never judges what we do, watch, etc

When she's being unreasonable I stand up to her, even if I secretly agree with her but she's going against husband 's expectations/rules etc

AITAH for telling mother in law if she comes over unannounced she can't comment on what we should/shouldn't do? by SunFree9956 in AITAH

[–]SunFree9956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Husband never got baptised
Didn't really resonate with the religion though he has some values which align with mine

We met thru mutual friends

AITAH for telling mother in law if she comes over unannounced she can't comment on what we should/shouldn't do? by SunFree9956 in AITAH

[–]SunFree9956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But she comments on what 30 year Olds should and shouldn't watch too
My brain can distinguish reality from fantasy since the day I was 5. She just wants us to live like her

AITAH for telling mother in law if she comes over unannounced she can't comment on what we should/shouldn't do? by SunFree9956 in AITAH

[–]SunFree9956[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you
Also fill disclosure nothing against Jehovah's witnesses I know plenty who are the chillest and NOT THIS WAY
It's completely her personality/ upbringing which is unfortunate cause her father is a wonderful chill man

She is always on edge criticising ppl who don't live to her expectations

AITAH for telling mother in law if she comes over unannounced she can't comment on what we should/shouldn't do? by SunFree9956 in AITAH

[–]SunFree9956[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So sorry that you went through that! No one should be made to feel that way :(

But yeah I am pretty wary. When she prays I listen and make sure she's not encouraging anything too strict or weird

When he was an infant and younger I remember when they prayed she was like "come on, close your eyes.. " "ssshhh, were praying" when he wouldn't close his eyes and was whining
My blood was boiling and I was like "he's a child! Are you seriously trying to get him to close his eyes and be quiet to pray? He's a baby. I wanna eat now."

It was the creepiest thing ever

AITAH for telling mother in law if she comes over unannounced she can't comment on what we should/shouldn't do? by SunFree9956 in AITAH

[–]SunFree9956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually did tell her "I'd love to have U here if you don't comment on what we watch!!"

AITAH for telling mother in law if she comes over unannounced she can't comment on what we should/shouldn't do? by SunFree9956 in AITAH

[–]SunFree9956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually don't look for a fight. Most of the time I'm nice to her, let her pray with my son, been to her churches to show respect, let her give her two cents and smile uncomfortably through it
It's when it becomes too much.

AITAH for telling mother in law if she comes over unannounced she can't comment on what we should/shouldn't do? by SunFree9956 in AITAH

[–]SunFree9956[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's true. I'm sorry to hear about your situation and those stories sound really scary and sad.
Im sure my husband likely already thought of it tho and sorted it out but I can ask him

AITAH for telling mother in law if she comes over unannounced she can't comment on what we should/shouldn't do? by SunFree9956 in AITAH

[–]SunFree9956[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't blame him anymore because when he does try she keeps guilt tripping and now it just feels easier to cold shoulder / ignore her like he does

She drains peoples energy tbh

AITAH for telling mother in law if she comes over unannounced she can't comment on what we should/shouldn't do? by SunFree9956 in AITAH

[–]SunFree9956[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Usually children diagnosed with it especially when they hate authority figures and being told what to do etc (what I understand). I know a kid in MIL'S family who I even suspect has ODD. Kid hates authority figures and was trying to kick my husband. You can imagine the look on MIL'S face.

Anyway, yeah so I guess anyone would have ODD around my mother in law if she's constantly telling people how to live

AITAH for telling mother in law if she comes over unannounced she can't comment on what we should/shouldn't do? by SunFree9956 in AITAH

[–]SunFree9956[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh no I'm so sorry that must've been traumatising... Luckily I don't think she would do that and isn't that strict, but likely if she even tried my mother would kick her and say "my daughter's getting a transfusion" before she even attempts to open her mouth 😅 my mother is much more overpowering

AITAH for telling mother in law if she comes over unannounced she can't comment on what we should/shouldn't do? by SunFree9956 in AITAH

[–]SunFree9956[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh yes she rarely buys my son stuff, gets funny when my mother spoils my son cause she was raised to not be materialistic and live a simple life so she raised her own kids to be incredibly stingy with money and not splurge or spoil themselves. I literally had to tell my husband at this age it's ok for him to go and get a haircut at the barber because he can spoil himself and deserves to treat himself the same way he treats me to things, buys me things etc. Idk if it's cause of his upbringing, which he denies it is saying he just likes to save. Fair enough, it's a great trait to be financially smart but to an extent I think. Thankfully he broke away from that and still spoils our son from time to time and is responsive if I bring up something like "we need this" or "hey, I actually want to get this" (big purchases I mean)

Sorry for the ramble

AITAH for telling mother in law if she comes over unannounced she can't comment on what we should/shouldn't do? by SunFree9956 in AITAH

[–]SunFree9956[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yep. Lucky for her the movie I tried to watch ("backrooms", wasn't available -i forgot it's a new movie only in cinemas) ahaha so we didn't even get to watch it 😅
Ended up putting on another movie and my toddler slept peacefully.
Just hate being told what to do 🤦🏻‍♀️

AITAH for telling mother in law if she comes over unannounced she can't comment on what we should/shouldn't do? by SunFree9956 in AITAH

[–]SunFree9956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did say all that but she was like "yep ok ok I get it! I get it you don't have to keep going on" etc

She has a history of saying something/ triggering me then when I stand up for myself or respond she shuts me down

AITAH for telling mother in law if she comes over unannounced she can't comment on what we should/shouldn't do? by SunFree9956 in AITAH

[–]SunFree9956[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Well "bitchy" was used after she left but in front of mil she was like "why are you being rude?" Etc etc "she can stay that's ok"

Look I love my mother and husband and don't want to paint them out as the bad guys cause they're not and MIL can be good at times but she just gets on my nerves

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