We've all heard stories about difficult in-laws, but this one takes the cake! 🎂 A couple recently came into some money, allowing the wife to become a stay-at-home mom. They decided to sell their current home, which they had paid off, and take on a small mortgage for a dream house in a rural area. However, the husband's family, who all live within 5 miles of the mother-in-law (MIL), were not too thrilled about the move. The drama that unfolded is a rollercoaster of emotions and accusations! 🎢😬

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The Big Move 🏠

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Family Proximity Issues 👨👩👧

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Breaking the News 📰

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MIL's Reaction 😕

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MIL's Disapproval 😒

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Accusations Fly 🗣️

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Husband's Explanation 🙏

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MIL's Conspiracy Theory 🕵️♀️

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Wife Jumps In 🗣️

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MIL's Angry Response 😡

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MIL's Accusations Continue 🤬

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Husband's Response 🚫

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The Great In-Law Escape or Just a Dream Home? 🤔
So, was the wife really trying to pull her husband away from his family, or did they simply fall in love with their dream home? 🏡💕 The husband tried to explain the practical reasons for the move, but the wife's emotional response seemed to fuel the mother-in-law's suspicions. Now the couple is left wondering if they were in the wrong for saying they moved because they loved the new house. Let's see what the internet thinks of this dramatic situation... 🍿👀
NTA. MIL's absurd reasoning and OP's valid reason for moving.

520throwaway | 520throwaway
Couple buys dream home 33 miles away, MIL thinks it's her decision 😒

nork-bork | nork-bork
NTA stands for Not The A**hole, justnomil is a subreddit.

HollyGoLately | HollyGoLately
Don't give MIL a sense of entitlement. NTA 👍

Ikbenikk | Ikbenikk
Setting new boundaries with a 🧚♀️🧚♀️, husband's emotional needs matter too 👍

Unhappy-Coffee-1917 | Unhappy-Coffee-1917
Escaping the in-laws: 33 miles and a good laugh 😂

Dunka_Chino | Dunka_Chino
Redditer defends couple's move against MIL's accusations. NTA 👍

ieya404 | ieya404
MIL accused couple of escaping family, but they're NTA. Replies disagree.

EllieMacAus19 | EllieMacAus19
Sometimes logic just doesn't work 🤷♀️

Trex1322 | Trex1322
Husband should support you, MIL is crazy 🍷

MrsBarneyFife | MrsBarneyFife
Husband's 'emotion over logic' excuse is gaslighting. MIL is controlling. 😱

Beemur0310 | Beemur0310
NTA for moving without telling anyone, MIL is a loon 🤯

AelinAGalathynius | AelinAGalathynius
MIL gets put in her place by commenters. 😊

On_The_Blindside | On_The_Blindside
Couple defends moving decision against overbearing MIL. 😜

Circe54 | Circe54
MIL can easily visit, but drama ensues anyway 😱

Marzipan_civil | Marzipan_civil
Moving away from family drama? NTA, but not drama-free 🤷♂️

JanuarySoCold | JanuarySoCold
Commenter stunned by situation, deems couple not at fault. 🤩

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Grandma's wrath: NTA for moving away from controlling MIL 😱

NotMe739 | NotMe739
MIL thinks she's the matriarch of the family, but husband's NTA for moving away 🙅♂️

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Couple defends their decision to not ask for permission to move 🚶♂️

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Skipping family meeting to buy a house? NTA 😊

strawberry-avalanche | strawberry-avalanche
Don't JADE with MIL. Broken record 'this is our decision' 👍

BogBabe | BogBabe
Moving for family memories, NTA, MIL needs to understand 🤞

What-is-in-a-name19 | What-is-in-a-name19
NTA shuts down MIL's entitlement and offers support 👏

NatZaJu | NatZaJu
Redditors recommend support group for dealing with difficult MIL. NTA.

Redshirt2386 | Redshirt2386
Choosing a home you love is logical 💗

Zorro6855 | Zorro6855
Moving away from toxic in-laws? NTA, distance is healthy 🙌

Obakewriter | Obakewriter
NTA, MIL's control issues are not your problem 🙌

rippleintheocean | rippleintheocean
UK couple faces inter-generational conflict with MIL over move 😕

Maladict33 | Maladict33
Honesty is the best policy, drama queens be drama queens 🙌

Skippy2716 | Skippy2716
Couple stands up to MIL's accusations with strategic move 💪

HoldFastO2 | HoldFastO2
MIL's overbearing behavior already showing, NTA for setting boundaries 🙌

godrestsinreason | godrestsinreason
NTA stands their ground against entitled MIL. 😎

griffhays16 | griffhays16
Setting boundaries with in-laws 🙌

tpondering | tpondering
Couple accused of moving to escape family drama, but NTA.

Classical-Musician24 | Classical-Musician24
NTA stands up to MIL's control, sets boundaries with confidence 💪

PanicAtTheGaslight | PanicAtTheGaslight
Commenter sympathizes with OP's situation, acknowledges societal expectations.

FilthyDaemon | FilthyDaemon
Husband should handle his family drama, MIL is being argumentative 😒

calling_water | calling_water
Commuting vs. family drama? NTA stands their ground 💪

Matelot67 | Matelot67
Couple stands up to MIL, internet cheers with NTA verdict 👏

Unhappysong-6653 | Unhappysong-6653
NTA stands their ground against MIL's insults 😠

Winterlong | Winterlong
Moving away from a toxic family? NTA, do what's best 👍

Sea_Spirit_55 | Sea_Spirit_55
Choosing a house is personal, NTA for moving away 👍

Darkliandra | Darkliandra
NTA suggests keeping distance from toxic family drama 🙌

reddituser009911 | reddituser009911
NTA escapes MIL, but is 33 miles far enough? 🤔

Inignot12 | Inignot12
Living 33 miles away from grandparents is reasonable. NTA.

billnyetherussiansoy | billnyetherussiansoy
Don't let a controlling MIL ruin your happiness 😊

1hero_no_cape | 1hero_no_cape
Mother-in-law impossible to please, NTA for trying.

patrioticmarsupial | patrioticmarsupial
Moving away from toxic family 👏

arseholierthanthou | arseholierthanthou
Moving away from family drama? NTA, no permission needed 🙌

sueelleker | sueelleker
Buying a house to escape family? NTA says commenters. 👍

yellowchaitea | yellowchaitea
Grandma's ego vs. family's needs. NTA wins this round 👏

andecandies | andecandies
Dealing with in-laws can be a nightmare 😱 NTA for setting boundaries.

JI2A | JI2A
Moving for love, not family drama. NTA wins this round 👏

Individual_Ad_9213 | Individual_Ad_9213
Moving for love, not family drama. NTA wins this round! 🙌

Individual_Ad_9213 | Individual_Ad_9213
Commenter defends couple and insults MIL, drama ensues 😱

cashmerejasmine | cashmerejasmine
Find support and resources on r/JustNoMil for MIL drama 🙌

halfwaygonetoo | halfwaygonetoo
NTA stands their ground against MIL's interference in house purchase 💪

recyclopath_ | recyclopath_
MIL tries to control couple's move, gets shut down. 😎

seba_make | seba_make
NTA defends against MIL's accusations, calls out her illogical behavior 🙄

eugenesnewdream | eugenesnewdream
Moving was best for family, MIL needs to back off 👍

ejp0310 | ejp0310
Logical choice of home sparks drama with controlling MIL 😱

MotherofJackals | MotherofJackals
Commenter is not the a-hole, drama-free section 🙌

smf242424 | smf242424
MIL drama? NTA, live where you want without guilt 😊

Invadernny | Invadernny
NTA. Standing up to an illogical MIL who wanted control 💪

rochan71 | rochan71
NTA calls out selfish mom, sparks no replies. 👏

She_is_Cheese | She_is_Cheese
Setting boundaries with a controlling MIL. NTA. 🙌

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Navigating family drama with logic and love 💜

ScarletteMayWest | ScarletteMayWest
Breaking free from controlling MIL, NTA enjoys new home 🌞

No_Proposal7628 | No_Proposal7628
Congrats on the new home! NTA, shocking people exist 😱

Kingslayer1337 | Kingslayer1337
NTA! 🔥 MIL is controlling and egotistical. Stand your ground!

Silence0FTheLAN | Silence0FTheLAN
Moving drama? NTA says no justification needed 👍

Foodcity | Foodcity
OP stands up to MIL, earns NTA judgment 👍

JCWa50 | JCWa50
Financial privacy questioned in NTA comment section 🤔

sadlandlordde | sadlandlordde
Logical vs emotional arguments: NTA for choosing dream house 👍

exhauta | exhauta