đ€Ż INCRĂVEL: âUsed Their Jesus Cardâ: Pregnant Woman Considers Separating From Husband Who Canât Grow A Backbone And Defend Her From MIL From Hell đČ
Picture this: youâve met the man of your dreams, and as a bonus, his mom is lovely. The two of you get married, and suddenly, itâs like a switch was flicked. You now have a mother-in-law that can best be described as an âabsolutely overwhelming and exhausting human.â
Those were the exact words one woman used when she sought help online in dealing with her husbandâs mother. The pregnant woman says her MIL was a terrible mom to her husband as a child, and is now trying to overcompensate. The mother-in-law even went as far as praying that sheâd have a grandson. The woman is so angry that sheâs decided to keep the gender of her baby a secret â but her husband feels sheâs being unfair.
Sheâs livid that her mother-in-law prayed for her to have a son
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People came forward to support the mom-to-be, and some had similar stories
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Screenshot of a Reddit comment where a wife threatens to leave her husband over his lack of boundaries with his mother.
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Wife considers walking away as husband wonât stand up to his mother using his Jesus card in family conflict.
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Advice on setting boundaries with husbandâs mother who used their Jesus card, wife considering walking away from marriage.
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Deal with your in-law issues before giving birthâŠ
Once you have a baby, your in-laws are not just your in-laws anymore. Theyâre your childâs grandparents. This can be a good or bad thing depending on who your in-laws are and how they behave.
On the positive side, in-laws can provide a much-needed support system once the baby arrives. But youâll need to see eye-to-eye in order for this to work. You can forget about smooth sailing if youâre already facing endless family drama.
Thatâs why boundaries are important. And experts advise setting them before the baby is born. The first step is to have an open, honest conversation with your partner. Youâll need to be on the same page so that you can present a united front.
Then decide what your boundaries will be⊠âThese can be whatever you feel comfortable with, because remember: Youâre the mom, so you make the rules,â advises Mom.com. âThe in-law boundaries you set can be anything you want. How much do you want to share with them about your pregnancy? Start with whatâs going on in the present, and go from there.â
Middle-aged woman with glasses and younger woman smiling outdoors under leafy trees, reflecting husband and mother tension.
You should also discuss everyoneâs expectations for when the baby arrives so that you arenât dealing with issues while in labor. Make it clear who will be in the delivery room with you, when family can start visiting, etc.
âGiving birth is not a spectator sport; itâs a medical procedure,â notes the site. âIf youâre not comfortable with your in-laws being in the room (or even in the hospital), youâre the one who makes that call, and your partner should back you up on this.â
Donât forget to address other important issues, like who makes the birth announcement, whether youâre comfortable with photos being shared on social media, or anything else you feel strongly about.
âSet your boundaries, make them clear, and keep the lines of communication open from here on out. There will certainly be bumps in the road along the way, but hopefully, youâll find that working for better in-law relationships and having that family support is well worth it,â notes the site.
âI think Iâm doneâ: She provided another update after going to therapy
Screenshot of a Reddit conversation about a husband not standing up to his mother and a wife considering walking away.
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