Christmas is a time for family, love, and togetherness, right? Well, not for one heartbroken mother who's struggling to understand her son and daughter-in-law's reluctance to spend Christmas Eve with her. After two years apart, she was excited to have both her sons together for the holidays, but her older son and his wife have other plans. 😞💔
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This distraught mother just wants her family together for Christmas, but her son and daughter-in-law are refusing to spend Christmas Eve with her. They claim they don't have the emotional bandwidth to deal with the group dynamics and want to avoid pretending to be happy. Despite her efforts to accommodate their needs, the couple remains firm in their decision, leaving the mother heartbroken and confused. 💔😢 Let's see what the internet has to say about this festive fiasco...
Give them the space to grieve and heal. YTA 😠
missdannyalvz | missdannyalvz
OP is being demanding and manipulative. Accept their choices with grace. YTA 😒
claireclairey | claireclairey
Respect their boundaries and grief. YTA for not understanding.
Cosmic_SparkleDust | Cosmic_SparkleDust
Mother demands Christmas Eve with son and DIL, rejecting their compromise. YTA.
Yikes44 | Yikes44
Be understanding of DIL's recent loss and give them space 🙏
BaffledMum | BaffledMum
DIL prefers emails due to raw emotions, not avoidance. 📝
Kthaeh | Kthaeh
DIL visited her MIL while grieving, but got called 'weird' by her MIL's family. YTA 😠
throwaway378495 | throwaway378495
Commenter calls out OP for not respecting boundaries. 😱
AntiqueSympathy1999 | AntiqueSympathy1999
Dealing with grief during the holidays 😢🎄
Suspicious_Lemon9960 | Suspicious_Lemon9960
OP is YTA for being selfish and not understanding DIL's emotional needs 😒
smartiesmouth | smartiesmouth
Commenter calls out OP for being selfish and insensitive. YTA.
UnethicalFood | UnethicalFood
Mother-in-law criticized for pushing her wants on grieving DIL. 🙄
travelkmac | travelkmac
Respect their decision and cherish the time you have together.
FinnegansPants | FinnegansPants
Commenter called out for not accepting son's wife, YTA.
No-Names-Left-Here | No-Names-Left-Here
Insensitive MIL tries to force grieving DIL to spend Christmas
anitarielleliphe | anitarielleliphe
Commenter calls out potential fake story, deems OP YTA. 😱
MortynMurphy | MortynMurphy
Mom accused of being pushy and selfish for Christmas plans.
rotatingruhnama | rotatingruhnama
Alternate holiday plans can be just as special 🎄
DevilPup55 | DevilPup55
Understanding why they don't feel safe could improve relationships 👨👩👤
tatasz | tatasz
Practice acceptance and avoid conflict this holiday season. YTA.
CaliforniaJade | CaliforniaJade
Commenter calls out OP for being selfish and ruining Christmas 🎄
HeddyL2627 | HeddyL2627
Respect their wishes. YTA needs to stop pushing 🙅🏼
GothPenguin | GothPenguin
Reflect on your behavior and show empathy towards your DIL 😔
Logictrauma | Logictrauma
In-laws should understand that spouses also have parents. YTA.
LRGinCharge | LRGinCharge
Mother's insensitivity towards DIL's grief causes family feud 😔
xoxstrawberrywine | xoxstrawberrywine
OP's refusal to accept their son and DIL's wishes is YTA 👎
LhadyLoki | LhadyLoki
Mom gets called out for being pushy by commenter 🙌
DubsAnd49ers | DubsAnd49ers
Pushing too hard ruins Christmas. Listen to their needs. YTA.
Ginger3950 | Ginger3950
Holidays can be stressful for many, don't guilt trip family. 🎄
AdministrationLow960 | AdministrationLow960
Mom upset son & DIL won't spend Christmas Eve with her 😢
buttercupgrump | buttercupgrump
Commenter calls out OP for being selfish during the holidays 🎄
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Insensitive mother demands grieving DIL's presence on Christmas Eve. YTA 😠
HunterDangerous1366 | HunterDangerous1366
Commenter calls out OP for playing the victim. 🙄
megano998 | megano998
Acceptance and understanding go a long way. 🙏
Mermaidtoo | Mermaidtoo
Let them be. YTA needs to cut out the entitlement. 🚫
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Redditors share their experiences with controlling parents and in-laws 🤔
PreppyInPlaid | PreppyInPlaid
Commenter calls out OP for lack of empathy, suggests gratitude ❤️
DakiLapin | DakiLapin
Commenter calls out OP's behavior and predicts MIL's fate 🤔
Sooveritinla | Sooveritinla
Insensitive mother-in-law refuses to empathize with grieving daughter-in-law. 😠
Odd-End-1405 | Odd-End-1405
Empathy check: Would you leave your home on Christmas Eve?
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OP is called out for feeling entitled to son's time 😱 YTA
MerriWyllow | MerriWyllow
Commenter calls out OP for selfishness and lack of empathy
Inevitable-Okra-3229 | Inevitable-Okra-3229
Commenter calls out selfish behavior, warns of consequences. 🚨
Queen_Aurelia | Queen_Aurelia
Commenter calls out OP for being too demanding on Christmas 🎄
AilingHen69 | AilingHen69
Mom wants DIL to spend Christmas Eve despite weirdness. YTA.
AstronautNo920 | AstronautNo920
Commenter calls out OP for being exhausting. Yikes 😱
Defiant-Currency-518 | Defiant-Currency-518
Don't push, appreciate their visit. Son's compromise is sensible. 🙏
rosa24rose | rosa24rose
Commenter calls out OP for being overbearing and disingenuous 😬
Dangerous_Number_685 | Dangerous_Number_685
DIL lost her mother and OP is being overbearing. YTA 😒
oksccrlvr | oksccrlvr
Commenter calls out OP for insensitivity towards DIL's feelings 😬
PsychicLawyer777 | PsychicLawyer777
Respect your DIL's decision to grieve in a safe place 🙏
PrincessBella1 | PrincessBella1
Commenter explains why OP is in the wrong for Christmas plans 😱
mfruitfly | mfruitfly
Insensitive behavior towards grieving mother ruins Christmas plans. YTA.
GennyNels | GennyNels
User calls out OP for being TA for haranguing son and DIL over Christmas plans.
Snowybird60 | Snowybird60
Insensitive behavior leads to YTA judgement and strained family relationships
TARDISkitty | TARDISkitty
Son and DIL refuse to spend Christmas with mom. YTA.
shy1273 | shy1273
Insensitive demand from OP, commenter calls them out. YTA 😑
East-Possession1716 | East-Possession1716
MIL's pushiness caused NC with son and husband. YTA. 😱
breatheawayfromme | breatheawayfromme
Be more understanding of DIL's grief. YTA in this situation.
Laladevine | Laladevine
