A mother-in-law’s request for a copy of the key to her son and daughter-in-law’s new house has caused quite a stir. Despite her intentions being innocent, her daughter-in-law’s reaction was less than welcoming. The argument escalated, causing tension between the family members. Was the mother-in-law out of line, or was she simply trying to be helpful? Read more to find out the details of the feud and weigh in with your thoughts.
Celebrating son’s new house with family and friends

Mother-in-law wants a copy of the key

Mother-in-law refuses to take key to son’s new house

Mother-in-law demands house key, insulted by fire safety concern

Mother-in-law overstepping boundaries by speaking for son

Tense exchange over house key request leads to insults thrown.

Offering help or overstepping? Debate over giving house key

Mother-in-law defends controversial request for son’s house key

Mother-in-law demands key to son’s new house
A mother-in-law’s request for a copy of the key to her son’s new house has turned into a heated argument. The mother-in-law, who believed it was necessary to have a copy of the key in case of emergencies, was met with resistance from her son’s wife . The wife believed that only those who contributed towards the house should have a copy of the key.
The argument escalated to the point where the wife called the mother-in-law pushy and the mother-in-law accused the wife of being r**e and disrespectful. The husband tried to diffuse the situation but ultimately sided with his wife, causing the mother-in-law to leave feeling terrible. Despite her good intentions, the mother-in-law’s request caused unnecessary tension and ruined the celebration of the new house. Read on to see what others have to say about this situation.
Mother-in-law demands key to son’s house, called out for being controlling. YTA.

Overbearing MIL on r/JustNoMil makes power play for son’s new house, gets called out and offended. YTA

YTA’s pushy behavior is ruining family relationships.

Mother-in-law asks for key to son’s house, commenters say YTA.

Mother-in-law demands key to son’s house, called out as YTA.

MIL wants a key, but YTA for feeling entitled

Mother-in-law oversteps boundaries and gets shut down.

Mother-in-law’s pushy key request deemed YTA by commenters

In-laws and house keys – a recipe for disaster

Don’t overstep boundaries, suggest don’t demand spare keys

Mother-in-law’s entitlement causes tension in son’s marriage

Mother-in-law’s entitlement sparks criticism from commenters

MIL wants key to son’s house, commenters say YTA and overstepping

Mother-in-law demands key to son’s house, gets called out

Demanding a key instead of suggesting it makes OP TA

Mother-in-law gets called out for lack of boundaries and respect

Mother-in-law wants key to son’s house, redditors say YTA

Mother-in-law wants key to son’s house, commenters say YTA

Don’t push it. Respect their privacy and boundaries.

MIL demands key to son’s house, gets called out as YTA

Commenter calls out entitled mother-in-law.

Setting boundaries with mother-in-law

Expecting a key and claiming to need it? YTA according to family.

Mother-in-law oversteps boundaries and may damage relationship with DIL

Pushy mother-in-law gets called out for disrespect and entitlement

DIL says no to MIL’s house key request. Yikes

Mother-in-law wants a copy of house key, gets shut down

Mother-in-law demands key to son’s new house, called out YTA.

Husband knows best ❤️

Mother-in-law demands house key, commenters say YTA

Mother-in-law oversteps boundaries by demanding house key. YTA.

Husband knows best ❤️ Listen to him

Mother-in-law called out for being controlling and intrusive

Pushy mother-in-law demands key, Redditors call her out

Mother-in-law oversteps boundaries by insisting on key copying. YTA

Mother-in-law demands key, commenters call her out. YTA.

No keys for you! Entitled mother-in-law gets shut down

Respect boundaries: Don’t ask for keys to someone’s house

Boundary issues? YTA for asking for a key upfront

Mother-in-law demands key to son’s house, gets shut down.

Respect boundaries: Asking for keys to someone’s house is inappropriate
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/246d52f5-af95-4f4d-be32-9aa31b7c6ea5.png)
Pushy MIL needs to apologize and respect autonomy

Boundary issues with mother-in-law

Commenter deems person TA and predicts JUSTNOMIL post

Commenter thinks it’s weird to give keys to mother-in-law

Respect their boundaries YTA for expecting access.

Don’t be the a**hole MIL, suggest, don’t demand a key

Boundaries, please! Mother-in-law thinks she’s entitled to a key.

Mother-in-law demands key to son’s house: YTA, let him be

Setting boundaries with difficult in-laws is crucial

New account, new problem: YTA for wanting son’s key

Last Updated on April 8, 2023 by Azka