Mom Laughs at Son’s Divorce : Was She Right or Wrong?

We all know that marriages can be tough, but what happens when a mother-in-law can’t help but laugh at her son’s divorce? This mom has two adult children and always prioritized her marriage, making sure not to be one of *those* moms. When her oldest son filed for divorce after four years of marriage, she couldn’t help but feel ecstatic, especially since she disliked her daughter-in-law for personal reasons and the way she treated her son. But what happens when the daughter-in-law comes over to pick up her child and the mom can’t help but make a snarky comment?

Marriage Comes First

Son Files for Divorce

Grandson Enters the Picture

Derogatory Comments

“Manchild” Husband?

Divorce Brings Joy

Using the Grandson as a Pawn

Confrontation Time ⚡

Snarky Comment Unleashed

The Aftermath ️

A Laugh That Left a Mark

So, this mom couldn’t help but laugh at her son’s divorce, especially after all the derogatory comments she received from her daughter-in-law. But when she made a snarky comment about her own marriage advice, it left the daughter-in-law in tears . Now, the mom feels like an a**hole and her son is caught in the middle of it all. Was the mom justified in her laughter or did she cross a line? Let’s dive into the internet’s top responses to this juicy dilemma…

Commenter accuses OP of being antagonistic towards DIL, supported by replies.

Mom laughed at son’s divorcee, commenters call her YTA

Laughing at your son’s divorce makes you a bad parent

Commenter calls out OP for being gleeful about son’s divorce. Replies point out OP’s superiority complex and selfishness.

Commenter calls out OP for being a smug JustNoMIL

Commenter asks for more details to judge the situation

Grandson may choose to cut ties if you continue behavior. YTA

OP is deemed the a**hole for rubbing salt in the wound

Commenters speculate on the authenticity of the story

YTA: Laughing at your son’s divorce is cruel

Commenter calls out ‘monster-in-law’ and prioritizing child in divorce.

Laughing at someone going through a tough divorce? YTA

Grandma’s rules for grandchild: reasonable or overbearing?

Commenter calls out mother’s inappropriate behavior after son’s divorce

Outdated advice and sexist attitudes? YTA 100%.

Commenter calls out OP for cruel behavior towards son’s ex-wife

Curious commenter seeks clarification on son’s divorce scandal

Putting kids first is key. YTA for not doing so.

Commenter seeks advice, met with sarcastic response from reply.

Commenter calls out parent for prioritizing children over partner. YTA.

Commenter calls out MIL for being a mean-spirited YTA

Commenter criticized for being sanctimonious, both parties at fault

Commenter calls out the mother-in-law for being unsympathetic

Commenter calls out tired trope in hilarious way

Commenter calls out mom for laughing at son’s divorce.

Commenter calls out OP for being arrogant and unsupportive

Commenter questions OP’s motives and doubts DIL’s behavior.

Grow up! YTA called out for immaturity.

Commenter calls out OP for insensitivity towards grieving mother. YTA.

Commenter calls out selfishness in a hilarious way

Commenter admits fault, self-censors, and uses popular acronym YTA.

Commenter calls out selfish behavior with a shocked emoji

NTA commenter defends OP’s advice on prioritizing family in marriage.

Redditors call out commenter for being the a**hole (YTA)

Curious about the shower advice given to the mom

Commenter calls out smugness in divorce, criticizes grandmother’s behavior.

Curiosity piqued: What was the advice given?

Helicopter mom gets called out for cringe-worthy behavior

Commenter suspects cheating in one-sided divorce story.

The end of the Amber saga!

Commenter calls out OP for being insensitive and advises apology

Redditors agree: YTA means you’re the a**hole

Engaging response to a judgmental and old-fashioned mom.

Commenter calls out OP for being a terrible role model

Mother laughed at son’s divorce, but both parties share blame.

Redditors call out overbearing mother for son’s divorce ‍♀️

Divorce drama makes reader grateful for own family

Commenter calls out cruelty in divorce advice. Take high road

Commenter calls out mother for being a meddler and gloating

Eye-rolling at the recurring weird family dynamic

DIL had a specific vision for her child’s early years. YTA

Curious about the cause of the divorce