Buckle up, folks! 🚗💨 We've got a juicy tale of family drama that's sure to make your jaw drop. 😱 Meet our loving couple, who've been together for 4 years and decided to leave the nest. 🐣🏠 But when it comes to visiting the boyfriend's fam, things get a little... awkward. 😬 From cleaning their own guest room to cooking while mom sips wine, it's not exactly the warmest welcome. 🍷🙄 And don't even get me started on the forgotten birthday! 🎂😢 Grab some popcorn, 'cause this story's about to get wild! 🍿🎢
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🎉 Birthday Blues: The Forgotten Son 😢
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🏠 Unwelcome in Their Own Home? 🤔
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🍷 Cooking with a Side of Passive-Aggression 🙄
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❓ No Interest in Their Own Son's Life? 😞
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🤐 Keeping Quiet About Family Matters 🙊
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😊 Happiness Found at Mom's House 🏡
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🎁 Thoughtful Gestures Unreturned 😔
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😢 A Birthday Ending in Tears 😭
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📱 A Hopeful Text Message 🤞
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☎️ A Belated Birthday Wish and Accusations 😠
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🚫 Banned from the In-Laws' 😲
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🤷♀️ Asshole or Not? The Dilemma 🤔
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🎂 The Birthday Blowup: A Tale of Forgotten Wishes and Family Feuds 🔥
Well, well, well... looks like we've got a classic case of family drama on our hands! 🙌 Our poor birthday boy was left feeling forgotten and unloved by his own flesh and blood. 😢💔 But when his partner tried to save the day with a simple text, all hell broke loose! 📱💥 Accusations of manipulation and being banned from the in-laws' house? Talk about a birthday surprise! 😲🎁 Now, the question on everyone's mind: was the partner an a-hole for trying to make things right, or was this a justified call-out? 🤔 Let's see what the internet has to say about this birthday blowup! 🎉🔥
NTA, terrible mother blames partner, use opportunity to stop visiting.
esmoves | esmoves
NTA calls out mother-in-law's miserable behavior. No replies.
pearshaped34 | pearshaped34
Encourage husband to contact family to realize they're toxic. NTA 🙌
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Cutting toxic family ties can be a blessing 👍
Gwendolynftw | Gwendolynftw
NTA. You offered a way out for her negligence. Her loss.
tnscatterbrain | tnscatterbrain
Toxic parents, not worth the trouble. NTA 🚫👨👩👦
cowfetuslover | cowfetuslover
NTA commenter supports OP's decision to cut contact with disrespectful family.
RindaC10 | RindaC10
Supportive comment calling out bad parenting. You're not the a**hole.
Amara_Undone | Amara_Undone
Cutting contact with narcissistic in-laws for partner's health. NTA 🙌
OatmealCookieGirl | OatmealCookieGirl
NTA wins by not seeing miserable people anymore 🎉
Quaker16 | Quaker16
Mother forgets birthday, responds with 'is it that time again?'. NTA.
MomToShady | MomToShady
Cutting toxic family ties for self-care 💪
Mahliki | Mahliki
Reminding someone of their responsibilities can be tough 😖
Cry_Original | Cry_Original
Supportive comment praises wife for standing up for husband's dignity 👍
redditalb | redditalb
Supporting partner with terrible in-laws, MIL always blames others.
Appeltaart232 | Appeltaart232
Don't subject yourselves to toxic family dynamics. Be the strength.
Nomegusta111 | Nomegusta111
NTA, obvious forgetfulness and cover-up makes TA's guilt clear 👍
BertTheNerd | BertTheNerd
Let go of toxic family and focus on what matters 👍
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Don't set yourself on fire to keep someone else warm 😳
lilymoscovitz | lilymoscovitz
Stand up for your husband, NTA! 🙌
TwistedTomorrow | TwistedTomorrow
Advice for dealing with dysfunctional family dynamics and scapegoating.
JudithButlr | JudithButlr
Suggestion to drop the rope with toxic family 👍
2ndcupofcoffee | 2ndcupofcoffee
NTA, but risking partner's feelings wasn't worth it. Check r/JustNoMIL.
mowgli0423 | mowgli0423
Supportive comment suggests going no contact with toxic family. 🤝
Ueverthinkwhy | Ueverthinkwhy
Supportive comment for partner's miserable mother. Spread positivity ❤️
Electrical_Turn7 | Electrical_Turn7
Cutting off toxic family members? NTA and good riddance! 🙌
garbanzoismyname | garbanzoismyname
Encouraging advice to cut ties with emotionally abusive family. 💪
TofuDumplingScissors | TofuDumplingScissors
Unwelcome before, now obligation removed. Sad now, long-term win. 😢
TequilaMockingbird80 | TequilaMockingbird80
Don't fall for the manipulation! 😳
AUGirl1999 | AUGirl1999
NTA wins by being banned from horrible in-laws' house. 🎉
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Don't clean their guestroom anymore! You deserve better. NTA 👏
beldarin | beldarin
NTA stands up to bad mother accusations 💪
reychael_ | reychael_
NTA, go no contact. Celebrate with takeout and a movie 🍕
brokencasbutt67 | brokencasbutt67
In-laws play favorites, forget birthdays but ban OP? NTA.
geekygirl81 | geekygirl81
Family isn't always blood. NTA for cutting toxic ties. ❤️
Homicidal_GoldFish81 | Homicidal_GoldFish81
Partner's family mistreats OP, NTA for cutting ties.
Sabbatha13 | Sabbatha13
A supportive commenter calls out a bad mother. 👏
iwantonethree | iwantonethree
Cutting ties with toxic family member is a blessing 👍
fishingforhobbits | fishingforhobbits
Not the a**hole for standing up for fiance's forgotten birthday 💯
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Put your partner's mental health first 🙌. Stay in a hotel and enjoy!
iamnick817 | iamnick817
Advice to seek therapy and limit contact with toxic family.
Meedusa13 | Meedusa13
Support for a poster who stood up to a bad mom 😎
MotherofDaleks | MotherofDaleks
Being banned from their house is a blessing. #NTA 😊
JustNeedAName154 | JustNeedAName154
Leave them behind and find more fulfilling pursuits. NTA. 👍
Reasonable_racoon | Reasonable_racoon
Family's forgetfulness leads to justified ban. NTA 👌
learningasura1 | learningasura1
Cutting off toxic family? Counseling could help. 🙏
kfrank5899 | kfrank5899
When in doubt, visit your mom 😊
LordofToomay | LordofToomay
MIL gets called out for being a terrible host. NTA! 💯
cpcfax1 | cpcfax1
SO's birth family are terrible people, NTA for avoiding them 🙌
MissThirteen | MissThirteen
Cutting toxic family out can be painful but freeing 👏
QuestBear | QuestBear
Choose your support system wisely and stay away from toxicity. 👍
sdbinnl | sdbinnl
Dealing with in-laws can be tough 😞, but standing up for yourself is important 👊. NTA.
nonchalantenigma | nonchalantenigma
Selfish MIL forgets ex's birthday, bans DIL for confronting her. NTA
Smart-Platypus6762 | Smart-Platypus6762
Cut ties with stepfamily for stepdad's favoritism. NTA.
Maleficent_Ad_3958 | Maleficent_Ad_3958
Supportive comment suggests minimizing contact with terrible family. 👏
ravynwave | ravynwave
Cut toxic in-laws out of your life. Enjoy positivity ♥
FreePizzaBitches | FreePizzaBitches
Enjoy the freedom of not going to a miserable person's house! NTA ❤️
jbrod1991 | jbrod1991
Spouse's family makes you both miserable, NTA for avoiding them 😊
moontiara16 | moontiara16
Encouraging therapy for husband with toxic mother situation. 💗
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A heartbreaking story of parental neglect and a supportive spouse. 😢
blandarchy | blandarchy
Defending a good mother against unfair treatment by family 👏
CremeDeMarron | CremeDeMarron