We often like to believe that having children makes you a more complete person. After all, your view on life is widened and you mature and develop your character, so that you could be a better role model for your little ones. What not a lot of people think about is how having kids affects your relationship with your partner. It’s a well-known fact that raising a family is extremely hard as it puts a strain on the relationship, but what if your own kid doesn’t even care about their wife and kids? A 60-year-old woman, Goose, shared her son’s irresponsible behavior, which caused her to go off on the guy in public. Although many internet users find it unacceptable, the woman was heartbroken to see her daughter-in-law completely ignored by her own husband.
MIL stands up for her daughter-in-law despite her son’s opposition, only to find out he wanted to “catch up” with friends.
MIL stands up for her daughter-in-law despite her son not supporting her, it turns out he wanted to “catch up” with friends.
MIL to the rescue! Grandma and her girlfriend gave DIL a spa weekend for her birthday ♀️
MIL stands up for her DIL despite her son not supporting her, only to find he wanted to “catch up” with friends
MIL takes matters into her own hands to give her daughter-in-law a special day
MIL puts her foot down and shows her son how to prioritize relationships over “silly drunk friends”
MIL stands up for her daughter-in-law, but her son wanted to “catch up” with friends
MIL stands up and shows respect for her daughter-in-law despite her son not supporting her
Despite her son’s bad behavior, MIL stands up for her daughter-in-law ✊️
MIL is 60 and her son is 33, and he and his wife have three children. MIL noticed her daughter-in-law was struggling mentally, so she and her sister and her sister’s girlfriend pooled their money to get her a spa weekend for her birthday. Unfortunately, her son wanted to “catch up” with friends instead, so MIL stepped in and went to the bar the son was at and humiliated him. The son is now calling her an “asshole” for sticking her nose in his marriage. MIL is heartbroken that people are shocked that she cares about her daughter-in-law’s mental health and stands up for her against her son’s bad behavior. Respect is key when it comes to family, and MIL’s advice to everyone is to treat their family members as they would like their own children treated. It’s now time to see what the rest of the internet has to say about this situation.
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MIL stands up for her DIL
The comment praised the MIL for standing up for her DIL against her son’s misogynistic behavior. Replies discussed how the MIL’s interference was necessary, how the son’s attitude was possibly influenced by his father, and the long-term damage it could have on the kids if not addressed. “Never get into a relationship where you are not 100% equals”, one reply suggested.
Mother-in-law defends her daughter-in-law
The commenter called the son an a**hole for making his wife quit her job and stay at home while he went to ‘catch up’ with friends. Replies suggested that even if she worked, he would still expect her to take care of the kids and that he wanted to curtail her independence. They also called him abusive.
NTA: MIL stands up for DIL despite son not supporting her.
The MIL is NTA for standing up for her DIL despite her son not supporting her. The comment replies collectively agree that the son needs a serious reality check for expecting his DIL to take care of all the chores and three babies without any help from him. They also point out the close proximity of ages on the kids, which has been hard on the DIL’s body. The comment replies also express relief that the MIL was supportive of her DIL in this situation.
MIL stands up for her daughter-in-law
The commenter praised the MIL for standing up for her daughter-in-law, despite her son not supporting her. They also pointed out that her son was being narcissistic and chauvinistic, and someone needed to stand up for her DIL and grandkids. The reply agreed, noting that for once the MIL was a godsend and a role model.
MIL stands up for DIL despite son’s bad behavior
NTA – the son had the audacity to cancel a spa birthday trip his mom paid for his wife, so he could *go get drunk with his friends*. MIL defended her DIL, criticizing her son’s disrespectful and lazy behavior. One reply noted that it wasn’t even his wife’s trip to cancel; it was a gift *for* his wife and he wouldn’t even allow her that. What an absolute *a-hole*.
MIL stands up for DIL
The comment praised the MIL for standing up for her daughter-in-law, despite her son not supporting her, and argued that while she may be an “a**hole” for something else, she was not an “a**hole” for standing up for her DIL. In the replies, it was agreed that the MIL was fully warranted in her actions.
MIL stands up to her son ♂️
The MIL was defending her daughter-in-law when her son asked her to leave a bar. She questioned him on how he would feel if someone treated his own sisters in the same way. The MIL expressed her disappointment in her son and wished her daughter-in-law would divorce him.
MIL stands up for DIL despite son’s neglect
The comment praised MIL for standing up for her daughter-in-law despite her son not supporting her and further recommended her arrangement of date nights and split responsibilities to others. A reply to the comment shared that it was a real story, and the commenter suggested that date nights, even if it is just looking at the stars with homemade sandwiches, makes a difference in the relationship and mental health.
MIL stands up for DIL
The comment acknowledges the mother-in-law for standing up for her daughter-in-law despite her son not supporting her. It is an appreciation post for MILs who don’t have a toxic relationship with their DILs, as there are many stories out there of toxic MILs. The comment was accompanied by a reply that was a**ed.
NTA: ✊ Support your daughter-in-law!
The commenter is NTA (not the a**hole) for standing up for her daughter-in-law and offering her support. The commenter has also let her daughter-in-law know that she would like to keep a good relationship with her, and the daughter-in-law has agreed to let her be in the grandchild’s life.
MIL stands up for daughter-in-law ⚖️
The commenter said that MIL was not being nosy by inquiring about her son and daughter-in-law’s relationship, rather she was trying to look out for the daughter-in-law’s wellbeing as it was an “unhealthy marriage”. No replies were found.
MIL stands up for her daughter-in-law
MIL is not the a-hole and gets praised for standing up for her daughter-in-law despite her son not supporting her; it turns out he wanted to “catch up” with some friends.
An amazing mom
The commenter expressed their hope that the original poster (OP) reads the comment, praising them for having a wonderful husband and beautiful marriage. The reply thanked the comment for their kind words.
NTA MIL stands up for DIL!
The comment author said that not only was MIL not the a**hole, but that she and her husband did a great job of balancing the workload of a SAHM. The comment author also said that the son deserved to be humiliated for not supporting his wife, and that DIL deserved better than him.
A special bond
The comment expresses love and appreciation for someone, and is met with an equally heartfelt response from a reply.
MIL takes the lead
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The commenter agrees that the MIL is NTA (not the a**hole) for standing up for her daughter-in-law despite her son not supporting her. The reply suggests that the son may have already ruined his own marriage.
MIL stands up for DIL
MIL offers support to her daughter-in-law despite her son not supporting her. She urges her not to feel bad or blame herself. She suggests that the daughter-in-law can stay with her a few days or split the time between her and her parents. A reply suggests babysitting and staying in to chat if the daughter-in-law wanted to go out.
The MIL is NTA
The comment said the MIL is Not The A**hole (NTA) and that the son and the bar are. The reply said they live in Ireland and it was on their bucket list to go to America one day.
MIL stands up for DIL
The commenter is ‘NTA’ (not the a**hole) for advocating for her daughter-in-law and calling out her son. She believes that her son needed to be called out before his behavior manifests into resentment and her daughter-in-law needed to know she has an ally.
Who’s the a-hole?
The comment suggested that the bar that kicked the daughter-in-law out were the a-holes, while a reply argued that they were only trying to keep the peace and do their job.
MIL stands up for DIL❤️
The MIL is not the a-hole (NTA) when her son used her experience to set an unfair template for his marriage without telling her the truth. One reply noted that they’ve never heard ‘brought out’ instead of ‘date night’ before and thought it was cute.
MIL stands up for daughter-in-law
NTA – MIL supports daughter-in-law despite son not giving her any kind of break
NTA – Wonder Mom ❤️
The commenter praised the MIL for standing up for her daughter-in-law despite her son not supporting her, calling her a “motherfucking gold plated 10 tonne testicle having wonder mom” and expressing love for her.
MIL stands up for DIL
The comment suggests that the mother-in-law (MIL) should get her son and other family members involved in the situation to help her daughter-in-law (DIL). The reply mentions that even though the husband has passed away, the family is still willing to get involved and help the son work through his issues for the sake of his daughter.
MIL to the rescue
The commenter is not the a-hole, and suggests that MIL should give her son a ‘come to Jesus moment’ to prevent his SAHW from becoming an ex wife.
A heartwarming story!
The comment praises the mother-in-law for standing up for her daughter-in-law, despite her son not supporting her. The comment says “I want to be you when I grow up.”
MIL saves the day
MIL steps in to support her daughter-in-law despite her son not doing so. She had not been asked to intervene but did it anyway and was praised for her efforts. Replies indicate that the son was in the wrong and that his mother was trying to help him fix *his mistakes*.
MIL stands up for her DIL✊
MIL’s son coerced his wife into an unfair and unequal marriage, and lied to her about it. Commenter thinks son is not the a**hole (NTA), and a reply agrees that this is the worst part about it.
MIL stands up for her daughter-in-law!
The commenter says they wish they had a MIL like this one, who is standing up to defend her daughter-in-law despite her son not supporting her.
MIL stands up for DIL
The comment praises the MIL for standing up for her daughter-in-law and calling out her son’s “bullshit”, they state that the MIL is “NTA” and express their wish to have her as their own MIL. A reply agrees, stating that they “want her for mine as well!”
MIL stands up for DIL
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The MIL was NTA for standing up for her daughter-in-law and not allowing her son’s negligence and abuse to continue. The comment-writer applauded the MIL for her actions and advised against minding one’s own business when someone is being hurt.
Good parenting
The comment praised the parent for their parenting skills, and a reply pointed out the mistake in assuming it was the father. The reply was edited to correct the mistake.
NTA: Don’t blame yourself!
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The commenter says that the son is in the wrong here and encourages the MIL to not blame herself for her son’s actions.
MIL stands up for her daughter-in-law
MIL defends her daughter-in-law despite her son’s lack of support, turns out he wanted to “catch up” with some friends. NTA, “you are awesome.”
MIL stands up for her DIL
The commenter praised MIL for standing up for her DIL and found her “a tremendous pain in the a**” but “delightful” at the same time. The commenter mentioned that the DIL was brave to go on a spa weekend while knowing her husband would get “chewed out in public” by MIL.
MIL stands up for DIL❤️
The commenter declares that the MIL is not the a**hole and that the son is instead. No replies were posted.
Mother-in-law stands up for daughter-in-law!
The mother-in-law (MIL) was not the a**hole (NTA) for standing up for her daughter-in-law despite her son not supporting her; apparently, he just wanted to “catch up” with some friends.
NTA, MIL is a fantastic mom!
The comment applauds MIL for standing up for her daughter-in-law despite her son not supporting her. It suggests that the son may be entitled and a bit misogynistic, and suggests counselling before the DIL gives up the marriage. The comment also wishes that their own mother or MIL had been like MIL.
MIL stands up for DIL ✊
NTA for standing up for her daughter-in-law despite her son not supporting her. She “honestly didn’t even do that much lol” according to the replies.
Grandparents ❤️: NTA
The commenter praised the mother-in-law for her actions and expressed hope that her son would recognize his mistake in not supporting his daughter-in-law.
A Good Mother
The comment applauds the mother-in-law for standing up for her daughter-in-law despite her son not supporting her. It suggests that the son has to do some growing up and recognizes the mother-in-law as NTA (not the a**hole).
MIL stands up for DIL
The comment stated that MIL’s approach was *NTA*, but not very diplomatic. Replies argued that in diplomacy there are times for speaking softly, and times to get the big stick out, and that MIL was probably too angry to talk in loving terms but firm terms. MIL’s actions were understood and respected.
MIL stands up for her daughter-in-law
The commentor believes that the MIL’s confrontation of her son in the bar was too inflammatory and unlikely to be received well. Other replies agree that it took courage for her to do it in that context, and that abuse often thrives in silence and needs to be publicly exposed.
NTA MIL stands up for her daughter-in-law.
The commenter believes the MIL is not the a**hole and that her son, who convinced his wife to give up her independence and then behaved harshly towards her, is the a-hole.
NTA MIL stands up✊
The comment praises the MIL for standing up for her daughter-in-law despite her son not supporting her. The commenter labels the MIL as “not the a**hole” (NTA).
MIL stands up for daughter-in-law
The commenter was impressed with the MIL for standing up for her daughter-in-law despite her son not supporting her. They praised her for noticing the daughter-in-law’s struggle and holding her son accountable for his bad behavior.
NTA – MIL stands up
The commenter mentioned that the MIL is ‘not the a**hole’ and praised her for standing up for her daughter-in-law despite her son not supporting her. No replies found.
An incredible MIL stands up
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NTA, a MIL bravely stands up for her daughter-in-law despite her son not supporting her. “He had it coming”, they said, praising the MIL for being incredible and supporting her DIL.”
Go Mum/Grandma!
Mum/Grandma stands up for her daughter-in-law despite her son not supporting her and calls him out for being a “really uncaring, sexist, boorish oaf, making his wife feel worthless, and invalidated”. She is also prepared for the marriage to fail if he doesn’t change. NTA.
MIL stands up
The commenter praised MIL for putting her son in his place and setting clear boundaries for the couple. MIL had set rules that both the spouse and the stay-at-home parent should have “before/after work times” and a “day off” on the weekend, to avoid getting tired.
Good parent and human being!
The comment praised the MIL for standing up for her daughter-in-law, noting that it was the opposite of being a-hole, and that she was a good parent and a good human being.
MIL stands up for DIL
The commenter acknowledges that the MIL has done the right thing by standing up for her daughter-in-law, despite her son not doing so. The commenter also comments on how brave the son’s friend is for speaking up, and how sometimes it is best to “close your mouth and listen” in certain situations.
