Imagine trying to build a healthy relationship with your significant other’s family, only for things to take a dark and twisted turn. One woman’s story of her turbulent relationship with her boyfriend’s mother has left us all shocked and questioning where the line should be drawn. Let’s dive into this rollercoaster of a tale and see what led to this woman banning her mother-in-law from her life.
The Backstory: Working for the In-Laws

Taking Control of Their Lives

Mother-in-Law’s Resentment

Two-Faced Behavior

The Explosion

A Shocking Accusation

The Aftermath

Cutting Ties ✂️

Family Pressure

Drawing the Line ⛔

Still Angry

Family’s Response

Is She Right to Ban the Mother-in-Law?
After enduring a tumultuous relationship with her boyfriend’s mother, this woman has had enough. She’s decided to cut ties with her mother-in-law, who accused her of sleeping with her husband and manipulating her son. Despite the family’s insistence that this was just a mistake and she should forgive and forget, she’s standing her ground. But is she right to do so? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA. Mother-in-law is threatened by OP’s help in son’s independence

Supportive partner helps navigate tough family situation

No apology, no access NTA takes a stand

Setting boundaries with abusive MIL, NTA for cutting ties.

Supportive response to accusation of infidelity by mother-in-law.

Setting boundaries with toxic family members is important for mental health . Check out r/JUSTNOMIL for more advice and support .
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Mother-in-law accused of spiteful outburst over son’s independence. NTA.

Mother-in-law refuses to apologize, daughter-in-law not at fault

Supporting an autistic partner can be tough, but NTA for setting boundaries

Protecting future kids from toxic grandma. NTA wins!
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Setting boundaries with toxic in-laws, NTA takes action

Standing up for yourself and not rewarding bad behavior
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A good mom or a manipulative one? Delusions or reality?

Accused of affair by mother-in-law, banned for life. NTA.

Agreeing with the commenter’s judgement of NTA with shock emoji.

No apology, no reconciliation
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Trust is key, and this mother-in-law broke it

Cutting off toxic in-laws: NTA for going no contact

Taking a stand: NTA for going no contact with toxic MIL

The FIL’s reaction to MIL’s lie revealed ♀️

Stay away from her! NTA and not a good person

Dealing with an unhinged MIL, sympathy for the situation

Navigating cultural differences with a possessive MIL

Cutting off toxic family members is necessary for mental health

Stand your ground and demand a sincere apology. NTA

Cutting toxic ties for a happier life

Boyfriend supports ban, but hurts to never see mom again

Choosing love over labels: NTA’s positive impact on son’s life ❤️

Standing up to toxic in-laws can have positive outcomes

Setting boundaries is important for self-care

Commenter agrees with banning mother-in-law for being a maniac

Setting boundaries with toxic MIL. NTA for standing up.

Stick to your guns , happiness is worth it

When forgiveness comes with caution

Taking responsibility for actions, NTA comment section is mature.

Set boundaries, but don’t completely shut her out

Validation received: commenter is NTA for cutting off MIL

When being a good mom doesn’t mean being a good person

MIL made a mistake and needs to apologize. NTA

Cutting toxic people out of your life is always justified
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Redditor suggests cutting off toxic in-laws, declares NTA

Setting boundaries with overbearing parents, dealing with narcissistic behavior.


Controlled low contact suggested for insulting mother-in-law. NTA.

Wedding bells and mother-in-law drama

Forgiveness without sincere apology is pointless.

Don’t let her drama control your life

Cut the cord with toxic in-laws. NTA, it won’t improve.

NTA for setting boundaries with toxic mother-in-law

Family’s reaction to woman’s decision to distance herself from mother-in-law
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Support for standing up to toxic in-laws.

Autistic person corrects Asperger’s terminology, supports NTA judgement.

Cutting toxic in-laws out of your life: NTA
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Heartwarming support for OP and her autistic partner

Commenter advises to distance from mother-in-law for own sanity

No apology from mother-in-law after false accusation. ♀️

Commenter admits mistake and removes comment. No drama here!

Did the mother-in-law apologize? Find out here

Supportive comment section offers sympathy for difficult situation

Cutting toxic family ties: One woman’s NTA story

Cutting off toxic in-laws: NTA’s decision to go no contact
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Avoid the giant mecha Godzilla of autism mommies

Mom needs to apologize or pound sand according to commenter.
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Dealing with a jealous and petty mother-in-law

When your MIL thinks she owns your son ♀️

Avoiding drama with a crazy mother-in-law. NTA.

Setting boundaries with in-laws can be tough but necessary

Demanding an apology for lies from mother-in-law ♀️

Cutting toxic family members out of your life is necessary

Cheers to standing up to toxic in-laws!

Setting boundaries with toxic MIL, NTA wins support

Standing up for yourself against toxic family members

Not the a**hole, but what did the mother-in-law do?

Support for fellow aspie and validation for going low/no contact.

Don’t sacrifice your mental health for a jealous mother-in-law

Setting boundaries with in-laws can be tough. NTA for standing up!

Setting boundaries with toxic in-laws

Did the woman apologize? The comment section wants to know!

NTA. Serious discussion needed with boyfriend about MIL’s involvement.

Setting boundaries with toxic in-laws is crucial for healthy relationships
