A woman labels her drawers to end her MIL's confusion and avoid awkward moments. But when her MIL finds out, she feels insulted and leaves to stay with her son. Now the woman is being berated by her BIL and her husband for causing a family feud. Was she in the wrong for labeling her drawers, or was her MIL unreasonable? Read on to find out.
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Respect my privacy, MIL! 😒
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No more prying eyes 👀 with labeled drawers 🗃️
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Woman labels drawers to keep MIL out - genius idea! 🤯
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Woman uses clever labeling trick to set boundaries with MIL 🏷️
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Woman labels drawers to prevent MIL's invasion of privacy 🚪
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Tense family drama unfolds with blame and apologies.
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MIL invades privacy, DIL labels drawers, chaos ensues 🤯
A woman decides to label her drawers to avoid MIL's invasion of privacy. Despite having a sweet MIL, things got awkward when she noticed her going through her drawers looking for a charger or something. The woman found it invasive and embarrassing, especially when her MIL opened the wrong drawer with personal items. After going back and forth on the issue, the woman labeled her drawers to eliminate MIL's confusion. However, when her MIL visited again, she was offended and left to stay at her BIL's house. Now, the DIL is being blamed for the chaos. Read on to see what people are saying about this situation.
NTA. MIL snooped, lied, and manipulated. Firm boundaries needed.
newbeginingshey | newbeginingshey
Woman labels drawers to stop MIL's snooping, husband needs wake-up call 💤
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Woman labels drawers to avoid MIL invasion of privacy 🚪🔒. Commenters agree this is next-level gaslighting, MIL's behavior is sick. NTA
Total-Being-4278 | Total-Being-4278
Suggestions of labeling drawers with provocative names for MIL 🤣
diablodeldragoon | diablodeldragoon
MIL's invasion of privacy uncovered, family drama ensues
beleif | beleif
MIL's invasion of privacy leads to labeling drawers. NTA.
Voldemar_H_Guerta | Voldemar_H_Guerta
NTA. MIL is nosey and rude. Set boundaries with charger access.
braw_mince | braw_mince
Make your MIL think twice before snooping with creative decoys. 😏
gastropodia42 | gastropodia42
NTA. MIL's invasion of privacy is unacceptable. DH needs to support.
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Setting boundaries with in-laws 🚪🙅♀️
unjessicabiel_evable | unjessicabiel_evable
Labeling drawers to avoid MIL invasion sparks bedroom lock debate 💥
pfashby | pfashby
Protecting privacy from MIL with labeled drawers and locked doors. 👀
buffythebudslayer | buffythebudslayer
MIL snoops through drawers, gets mad when labeled. NTA wins.
KaliTheBlaze | KaliTheBlaze
Labeling drawers to keep MIL out of bedroom. NTA
Glassgrl1021 | Glassgrl1021
Set boundaries with a simple solution. 🚪🔒
SoundManBlue1988 | SoundManBlue1988
Labeling drawers to stop MIL's invasion of privacy 👍
the_mike_c | the_mike_c
Setting boundaries with invasive MIL 🚪🔒
DiamondHeist1970 | DiamondHeist1970
Labeling drawers to avoid MIL's invasion of privacy? 🤔
TA122278 | TA122278
MIL invaded privacy, OP labeled drawers, NTA. 🚪🔍
Sweetsmyle | Sweetsmyle
Labeling drawers to avoid MIL's invasion of privacy backfires. NTA.
HolyGonzo | HolyGonzo
Labeling drawers to avoid MIL's snooping catches her gaslighting. Possible memory issues.
Scary-Jeweler4984 | Scary-Jeweler4984
Standing up for your privacy is not wrong 👏
WolfMaiden18 | WolfMaiden18
Woman labels drawers to avoid MIL's invasion of privacy 🚪👀
_ashe | _ashe
Respect privacy boundaries 👀🚫 NTA wins the day
Intelligent_Stop5564 | Intelligent_Stop5564
Set clear boundaries with DH and MIL to stop invasion 👀
This_Performance_426 | This_Performance_426
Empathizing with the commenter's frustration towards their MIL's invasion of privacy.
Goddessofallnevery1 | Goddessofallnevery1
Labeling drawers saves MIL's feelings and avoids invasion of privacy. NTA 🙌
mnwilliams1999 | mnwilliams1999
Sassy labeling and a priceless complaint. 🤣 NTA.
MissAnth | MissAnth
Labeling drawers to avoid MIL invasion of privacy backfires. NTA. 🤷
maantre | maantre
Respect privacy boundaries 🚪🛏️ NTA
superfastmomma | superfastmomma
Awkward comment leads to condom-hiding discussion 🙈
Final_Commission4160 | Final_Commission4160
👍 Clever labeling to avoid MIL's snooping approved as NTA.
sbafuck | sbafuck
MIL invading privacy in bedroom? 🤔 NTA, but why?
Brainjacker | Brainjacker
Not the a-hole and seeking revenge 👀🔥
DubsAnd49ers | DubsAnd49ers
Creative solution to MIL's invasion of privacy 🤣
Wooster38685 | Wooster38685
Set boundaries and have fun with MIL's invasion of privacy 😏
KittKatt7179 | KittKatt7179
Labeling drawers to prevent invasion of privacy - justified or passive-aggressive? 😬
New-Acanthisitta-998 | New-Acanthisitta-998
Commenter expresses shock over situation with mother-in-law 👀
CoconutOilz4 | CoconutOilz4
Labeling drawers: a clever solution to MIL's nosiness! 😏
chickypee | chickypee
Husband's mom snoops, gets offended by labeled drawers 🤨
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Victory over snooping MIL with clever labeling. NTA. 🔍🚫
dm_me_parrot_pix | dm_me_parrot_pix
🚪Labeling drawers to stop MIL's snooping is a smart move. NTA.
No-Sheepherder-8537 | No-Sheepherder-8537
Setting boundaries with MIL through labeled drawers. 🚪
GlumPie8709 | GlumPie8709
Labeling drawers exposes MIL's snooping, NTA wins privacy battle 👏
Chi_chi_chikari | Chi_chi_chikari
Setting boundaries with in-laws is important. NTA. 🚪🔒
EmiliusReturns | EmiliusReturns
MIL's snooping is a power game. Don't apologize. NTA 💪
CremeDeMarron | CremeDeMarron
Curious commenter asks about DH in invasion of privacy situation 👀
LawMom2009 | LawMom2009
Don't fall for the 'looking for a charger' trick 😒⚡
FeetBowl | FeetBowl
Labeling drawers to keep MIL out, NTA and justified 🙌
SuebertDoo | SuebertDoo
MIL invades privacy, OP labels drawers, commenters agree: NTA 🚪👀
GreenGengar1982 | GreenGengar1982
Woman labels drawers to outsmart snooping MIL 🕵️♀️
ANALizethispease | ANALizethispease
👏👏👏 You go, hero! Not the a**hole here. 🙌
Just-Another-Poster- | Just-Another-Poster-
Families can be tough 🤷♀️ but NTA for setting boundaries 👍
higaroth | higaroth
