Picture this: Your son is about to marry someone you’ve never really connected with, and you’re concerned about his happiness. You’ve tried to bond with your future daughter-in-law, but she seems cold and distant. Do you keep your thoughts to yourself, or do you speak up and risk causing a rift in your relationship with your son? This is the dilemma one concerned parent found themselves in, and they’re asking the internet if they were wrong for suggesting their son call off his wedding. Let’s dive into their story…
Son’s Wedding Dilemma
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Not-So-Friendly Ellie
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Dinner Exclusion ️
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Washing Machine Disaster
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No Connection
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Engagement Snub
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Thoughtless Thanks
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Worried Witness
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Cold Shoulder ❄️
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Wedding Invitation Blues
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Happiness Concerns
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Stressful Relationships
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Never Giving a Chance?
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Blocked and Ignored
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Deserving Love
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Wedding Woes: To Speak Up or Stay Silent?
This concerned parent has had a rocky relationship with their son’s fiancée, Ellie, from the start. From being excluded during dinners to witnessing Ellie’s cold and rude behavior towards their son, Peter, they’ve been worried about his happiness. After receiving the wedding invitation, they couldn’t shake the feeling that they needed to voice their concerns. But when they did, it led to a huge fight with Peter, who accused them of never giving Ellie a chance. Now, they’re being ignored by their son and blocked by Ellie. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Mom’s overbearing behavior causes friction in son’s relationship

Mother-in-law is TA and needs to back off

Mother’s petty concerns lead to ruining son’s wedding. YTA

User questions narrator’s bias and assigns YTA judgment

Mom gets called out for being the real problem

Mom’s being too controlling and petty, risking her relationship with son. ♀️

Ouch! A comment calling out a nightmare MIL’s selfishness.

User calls out mom’s behavior, advises her to be nicer

User calls out OP’s behavior as the reason for bride-to-be’s actions.

User accuses commenter of being toxic and jealous.

YTA comment calls out OP’s behavior and lack of empathy

Hilarious comment predicts a follow-up on #justnoMIL. YTA called out.

Bridezilla alert! Commenter calls out OP for not valuing fiancée’s support ❤️

Son’s fiancée judged unfairly by mother who expects too much. YTA.

Mom’s meddling earns her YTA judgement from commenter.

Setting boundaries with in-laws is crucial for healthy relationships.

Engaging response to YTA accusation, defends bride-to-be’s behavior.

Defending long distance couple, calling out nosy and rude behavior

Toxic mother-son relationship spotted

Mom vs Bride-to-Be: Cooking for son but ignoring mom, YTA

Engaging impatient commenter who criticizes the bride’s behavior.

Ouch! A harsh YTA comment with no mercy.

Is the mother being too judgemental?

Mother complains about son’s fiancée, but commenters side with son. ✌

Harsh but fair comment shuts down entitled mother’s complaints

Mom’s selfishness jeopardizes relationship with son and future daughter-in-law. YTA

Accept the reality: Son is marrying woman you don’t like

Mother criticized for expecting dinner invite on son’s date. YTA.

Mom criticized for blaming bride-to-be, called narcissistic. YTA.

Son’s fiancée called out for rude behavior, but mother overreacts

Red flags everywhere! Commenter predicts JustNoMIL post. YTA.

A glimpse into the future of a toxic daughter-in-law

Mom complains about son’s fiancée, commenters call her the a**hole

Scathing comment calls out mother’s overbearing behavior

NTA for expressing concerns, but YTA for expecting too much. ♀️

Let them be, YTA. It’s their relationship and decision.

Embrace change and support your son’s choices. YTA.

Harsh comment suggests therapy for mom’s behavior towards son.
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User defends groom-to-be, warns mom against meddling.

A scathing comment calling out the bride’s mother’s narcissistic behavior.

Divorce shade thrown in YTA comment, no replies.

Bride’s mother-in-law gets called out for being controlling. YTA.

Let your son live his life, don’t be bitter

Defensive reply dismisses concerns, accuses mother of meddling.

User accuses mother of ’emotional incest’, deems her ‘creepy and overbearing’. YTA

Bride’s mother-in-law calls her out for wedding attire disrespect. YTA

YTA comment receives no sympathy from replies.

A Reddit user suggests visiting the JUSTNOMIL subreddit for similar stories.

Harsh YTA comment calls out controlling behavior of mother.

Criticism for the mother-in-law’s behavior, with a warning about consequences

Mom’s overbearing nature causes tension with future daughter-in-law. YTA.

Mom exposes toxic behavior of bride-to-be. Son better off without her.

Meddling mom gets called out for boundary issues. YTA

Speculation that OP was the cause of the fight and cold shoulder.

Engaging with critical comment and providing perspective.

Engaging in laws are like managing nuclear weapons

Don’t give unsolicited advice about romantic relationships to your kids! YTA

Future daughter-in-law grey-rocking and infuriating mother-in-law.

Don’t meddle! Let your son make his own choices.

User calls out commenter for being overly critical and rude.

Mom overstepping boundaries: Commenter calls her out, defends bride-to-be.

YTA bride-to-be gets called out for rude behavior.

Long-distance relationship challenges and a defensive mother-in-law.

Redditors call out rude mother in law for losing son’s wedding.

Mom gets called out for being an intrusive and pathetic A-hole

Engaging comment defends bride-to-be and questions mother’s narrative.

Harsh but fair criticism of a judgmental mother-of-the-groom.

Mom is called out for butting in and going nuclear

Lack of empathy and entitlement: a recipe for disaster.

A scathing comment about the mother’s self-centered behavior.

YTA criticized for being rude and risking losing son’s love

Defensive reply to mom’s accusation of bride-to-be’s rude behavior.

Controlling MIL gets called out for interfering in son’s wedding

Mom criticized for bad-mouthing son’s fiancé. Commenter calls her out.

Mother upset over lack of decorum, blames son for improper upbringing. YTA.

A Reddit user calls out a rude mother-in-law and predicts limited contact.

A wise 74-year-old advises OP to stay in the background

Encouraging response to entitled mother’s inappropriate behavior at son’s wedding.

Engaging comment urges mother to prioritize son’s happiness and apologize.

Stop preventing your son’s happiness. YTA here.

A commenter calls out the mother for being a rude and selfish MIL-to-be

Apologize and respect his choice, focus on strengthening your bond

Learn from this comment and stay neutral to maintain relationships

Mother’s overprotectiveness could harm her relationship with son.
