The relationship between a mother and a son is a very special one and is also very important for a happy family life. A mother wants to see her son happy and with a good wife, and a son wants his wife to get along with his mom and respect her, especially if he favors her over his other family members.
This was the case for Reddit user RoadIsland123, who married a man whose mother favors him over his other siblings. While the wife understood this was wrong, she believed that if she could get along with the mother-in-law, she could fix the situation.
But after she tried and failed, she decided to leave her husband. More info can be found in the thread .
A wife leaves her husband after realizing her life was being drastically affected by her mother-in-law’s favoritism.

A wife’s heartbreaking realization that her husband’s mom’s favoritism had been affecting their relationship for years

A wife leaves her husband after realizing the effect his mom’s favoritism has on their relationship.

The dynamic of the relationship made her uncomfortable and going low contact has never been an option.

Her husband’s siblings don’t like him, and he sees nothing wrong

Wife is tired of making excuses for her husband about his mom’s favoritism

A heated discussion reveals the root of the problem in this couple’s relationship: favoritism.

She realized his mom’s favoritism was too much and decided to leave her husband

After picturing years of the same dynamic, she realized she couldn’t take it anymore and left her husband due to his mom’s favoritism.

A spark of realization that led to the end of a marriage. “What’s done is done”

She realized that his mother’s favoritism was ruining their relationship, so she left. “It wasn’t how I pictured my life.”

A wife’s realization that her husband’s mom’s favoritism is taking a toll on their relationship leads to a difficult decision.

The wife takes a brave step to leave her husband after realizing the detrimental effects of his mother’s favoritism.

She realized her future was at stake & took steps to protect it.
After enduring her husband’s mom’s favoritism for years, the wife finally had enough and decided to take a stand. She recognized that the dynamic of the relationship was not conducive to a healthy marriage and felt it was necessary to take a step back.
Now, she is taking the time to re-evaluate her future and determine the best course of action for her and her marriage. Let’s take a look at what people had to say about this situation and what advice they had to offer.
OP stands up for themselves!

Strong and brave move!

Wife leaves husband after ♀️realizing mom’s favoritism

Gaining independence from mom ⚡️

Flying high after letting go

Proud of OP!

Analogy of an Heirloom Rug

A marriage saved!

Sis, you are STRONG!
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She chose herself and therapy!

Right decision made!

Wife leaves husband after ♀️ mom’s favoritism

Best outcome for OP!

A brave decision!

Gaslighting, codependency, and guilt —

A heartbreaking realization

Courage and strength!

Realizing an abusive relationship

The power of strength

Free yourself from and your best life!

Stay strong ❤️

Divorcing the ‘ex’?

Don’t let steal your to

Standing her ground

Mending a broken relationship

Recognizing true feelings!

Breaking free from an toxic relationship

A brave choice

An empowering message

Leaving an unfair relationship ✌️

Kudos to brave action!

Time to move on! ♀️

A wife’s story of ❤️ &

Spunky old lady’s advice:✋

A heart-breaking story

*Claps in support*

Breaking away from unhealthy relationships.

Good for you!

“He chose his mother over you”

Making a tough decision?

She realized the *enabling* of his mom

Brave wife leaves husband after recognizing his mom’s favoritism
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Breaking free from toxic

She said “enough” ♀️

A heartbreaking tale of favoritism gone too far

✊️She left a toxic relationship!

Divorce on the horizon

Leaving the relationship✌️

Breaking free from toxic relationships

Take control and protect yourself!

Standing up against generational trauma

A heartwarming story

Standing up for yourself!

Understanding favoritism’s impact

Leaving a toxic marriage Brave and courageous decision!

A heartfelt farewell

Making the right decision
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A Hail Mary attempt?

Wife leaves husband after MIL’s favoritism . NTA
