Imagine having a mother who’s been nothing but a bully to your partner, and then gets jealous when you treat your fiancée to a special birthday gift. That’s exactly what happened to one man who’s been dealing with his mom’s irrational behavior for years. Now, she’s furious over the ‘scraps’ he got her for her birthday, while his fiancée enjoyed a romantic week in Paris. Let’s dive into this dramatic story!
A Decade-Long Love Story
Mom’s Unexplained Hatred
Years of Silence
An Unexpected Apology
Accepting the Apology, But…
Birthdays: A Competition?
Exhausting Gift Wars
A Slightly Improved Attitude
Birthday Celebrations
A Romantic Week in Paris
Assuming Mom’s Happiness
A Furious Phone Call
Feeling ‘Neglected’
Standing Up to Mom ️
Harsh Words and a Hang-Up
A Mother’s Jealousy Knows No Bounds
So, after years of bullying his fiancée, this man’s mom finally apologized and seemed to be on the road to redemption. But when her son treated his fiancée to a romantic week in Paris for their shared birthday, she couldn’t help but feel neglected and lash out. Despite her son’s attempts to stand up to her, his fiancée thinks he should have been more tactful in handling the situation. Now, let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotional rollercoaster…
User defends fiancé’s gift, questions mother’s expectations.
Mom overreacts to birthday ‘scraps’, commenter says NTA for setting boundaries
Setting boundaries with family can be tough, but necessary.
Choosing your wife over your mother. NTA wins the day
Son advised to cut off mom for prioritizing herself over wedding
Prioritizing future wife over demanding mother is not AH behavior
Cutting ties with toxic family members is sometimes necessary
Mother compares birthday to proposal, OP NTA.
NTA commenter defends OP and calls mom a ‘selfish brat’
Cutting toxic family members out of your life is healthy
Supportive comment and advice for dealing with difficult family members.
Supportive comment encouraging no contact with toxic mother
Mom jealous of son’s wife, defends birthday gift. NTA.
Cutting mom out for ‘scraps’? Harsh, but maybe necessary.
Mom’s warped view on mother-son relationship causes birthday drama
Mom expects romantic getaway like fiancée, possible emotional i****t. NTA.
Setting boundaries with a difficult mother for mental health reasons.
Parenting with this mom will be a minefield
Wedding day drama predicted for OP’s entitled mom. NTA
Cutting off toxic family members for self-care
Setting boundaries with toxic family members is important for self-care
Fiancé’s birthday comes first, NTA. Mom needs to grow up
Grateful for Diane’s support, commenter deems mom NTA.
Breaking free from a toxic mother, congrats on engagement!
Mom’s apron-strings are threadbare and her expectations are high
Cutting out toxic family members for happiness ❤️
No contact with ungrateful mom?
A commenter offers support and advice for dealing with a toxic mother, suggesting therapy and firm boundaries.
A heartfelt gift sparks a warning about a toxic mother.
Insightful article on narcissistic behavior around birthdays. #NTA
Setting boundaries with family can be tough, but necessary.
Mom’s skewed view of fairness, NTA for treating differently
NTA for calling out mom’s spoiled behavior
Standing up to entitled parents
Wedding drama predicted for NTA who gave ‘scraps’ birthday gift.
Mother-in-law’s jealousy causing tension in family
User wants ‘scraps’ for their mom’s birthday too
Wedding warning amidst congratulations for Paris proposal
Let mom rock the boat and find your own ship
Find solace in r/JustNoMIL – your mom is not alone.
Setting boundaries with family can be tough
OP warned against letting entitled mother ruin their wedding day.
Setting boundaries with a jealous mother. NTA
User explains why OP is NTA for not buying expensive gift
Curious commenter asks if groom’s mom caused delayed proposal.
Cutting ties with mom over birthday gift? NTA, says commenter.
User defends man’s decision to not give extravagant gift to mom
Setting boundaries with family is important for a healthy marriage.
Cutting off mom again? NTA and congrats on engagement!
Cutting off toxic family members can lead to happiness
Setting boundaries with a parent can be tough.
Setting boundaries with a parent is tough, but necessary.
Cutting off toxic family members is sometimes necessary
User advises OP to go no contact with toxic mother. NTA
Mom’s unhealthy competition with Diane, NTA for giving ‘scraps’
Single mom defends OP, suggests therapy for mom’s insecurity.
Standing up for partner against entitled mother. #NTA
Brutal but honest reply to a difficult family situation
User defends OP’s decision and suggests unhealthy relationship with mother
Setting boundaries with unstable mom called ’emotional i****t’. NTA.
When a $50 sweatshirt isn’t good enough for mom
Mom called a spa day and dinner ‘scraps’, NTA suggests going no contact.
User doubts mother’s apology, predicts future JustNoMIL post. NTA.
Mom wants to take fiance’s position. Talk to her kindly
Why do some adults feel neglected on their birthdays?
Mom demands Paris proposal, settles for birthday scraps. NTA wins.
Cutting ties with mom for a spa day gift? NTA
Cutting ties with toxic family members is self-care
Cutting off toxic family members is necessary for your happiness
Protect your future marriage and consider going low contact. NTA
Cutting toxic people out of your life is the best gift
Mother’s birthday expectations are unreasonable. NTA.
NTA commenter suggests cutting off mom to avoid drama
Protect your emotional health by cutting toxic people out
Setting boundaries with ungrateful family members ♥️
Fiancé vs Mom: When pleasing both is impossible
Gifts should be thoughtful, not expensive. Mom seems jealous, NTA.
Supportive reply to OP’s difficult family situation.
Last Updated on March 21, 2024 by Diply Social Team