Man’s Wife’s Rigid House Rules Drive His Mother Away: Who’s to Blame?

Imagine having a mother who’s always eager to visit, but a wife who’s not so welcoming. This is the predicament one man found himself in when his wife’s rigid house rules and uncompromising lifestyle choices led to his mother deciding she no longer wanted to visit their home. This tale of family drama, differing lifestyles, and a clash of wills has the internet buzzing.

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Caught in a whirlwind of family drama, one man finds himself torn between his wife’s rigid lifestyle and his mother’s desire for a little flexibility. From strict veganism to fashion policing, the wife’s uncompromising stance has led to the mother deciding to stay away from their home. The final straw? A dinner dispute that ended with the mother and her fiancé packing their bags and leaving. Now, the man is left questioning who’s really at fault. Is it his wife for her inflexibility or his mother for not adhering to the house rules? The internet has been buzzing with opinions on this family feud. Let’s dive into what people have to say about this situation…

NTA. Wife’s toxic behavior drives mom away. Everyone’s exhausted.

NTA: Wife’s controlling behavior and unhealthy food choices causing isolation.

Wife’s red flags: therapy, control, but not affecting kids yet.

“YTA. Your wife’s strict rules are pushing your mom away. ‍♂️”

Commenter calls OP out for allowing wife’s abusive behavior.

NTA. Wife’s abusive behavior drives mother away. Serious discussion needed.

ESH. Both you and your wife need to find a solution.

Wife’s extreme control issues causing family tension.

Concerned about vegan children’s diet, sparks discussion on parenting choices

Why marry someone who mistreats your mom? Abuse and gaslighting.

NTA. Divorce your wife! Your mom deserves better treatment

NTA, wife’s controlling behavior drives mother away. Serious discussions needed. ️

Commenter realizes the need for a diet overhaul, thanks to strict house rules.

Commenter sympathizes with man’s mother due to wife’s extreme veganism

Mixed feelings about being vegan, but open to compromise.

Commenter sympathizes with OP’s situation and questions their spouse’s behavior.

NTA. Wife’s rigid house rules driving mother away. Prioritize family.

Comment and replies call out the repetitive and unrealistic scenario.

Wife’s rigid rules drove mom away. NTA, she’s to blame.

NTA! Wife’s rigid rules driving mother away sparks fiery debate.

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Wife’s house rules driving mother away? Nutty or necessary?

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YTA. Your mom deserves better. Protect your kids from her.

NTA: Wife’s house rules drive mother away; husband needs to intervene

“NTA. Wife’s controlling behavior causing issues. Insecurity? No diamond ring?”

NTA, but therapy needed. Wife’s rigidity causing family conflict.

NTA – Veganism vs. Kosher: A family feud with restrictions

Did his wife become a controlling a**hole after their son?

NTA, but maybe choose a better partner!

Spouse’s bad behavior shouldn’t be excused just because of marriage.

Stand up for yourself and confront your wife’s unreasonable rules!

Wife’s rigid rules push grandma away. NTA for standing up!

Doubtful if real, but YTA for not addressing wife’s behavior.

ESH. Negotiate new rules or consider divorce. Don’t be passive.

NTA. Concerns about wife’s behavior and child’s mental health.

NTA for blaming her, but speak up for your mom!

User calls out OP for being complicit in wife’s behavior. YTA.

Exhausting house rules, love, and the need for change.

Are you letting your wife control everything in your house?

YTA husband gets called out for not standing up to wife

Controlling wife drives mom away, NTA. ️ Cruelty vs kindness.

Man’s wife is TA, but he needs to examine his behavior

Wife’s extreme control, mom’s tolerance, and OP’s inaction – ESH

NTA: Wife’s rigid rules are driving his mother away. W*F?

Is the wife’s control over the household causing family tension?

Wife’s rules drove mom away, NTA.

NTA: Therapy needed for controlling wife.

NTA. Wife needs to treat MIL with more kindness and hospitality.

NTA. Wife’s invasive, creepy behavior drives mother away. Smug judgement.

Wife’s control issues driving mother away – NTA stands up

Toxic wife drives mother away. NTA for supporting your mom!

Lazy husband pushes responsibility onto wife. ESH.

ESH except your mom. You act like saying ‘my wife also doesn’t cook, so we eat a lot of frozen meat substitutes’ justifies that you apparently as a grown adult don’t know how to cook anything.

Commenter sympathizes with husband’s difficult wife.

NTA. Wife’s crazy rules drive mother away. Therapy needed ASAP!

NTA: Bad choice of wife causes mother’s departure.

Last Updated on January 10, 2024 by Diply Social Team