Meet our new parents, two women overjoyed by the recent arrival of their baby girl. Their joy, however, is being overshadowed by the constant interference of one person: Grandma. Despite repeated requests for her to call before dropping by, she continues to barge in unannounced, creating tension and chaos. But, when she showed up uninvited on a day they had specifically told her they were unavailable, they decided enough was enough. Let’s delve into their story…
A New Addition to the Family
The Helpful In-Laws vs The Overbearing Grandma
Grandma’s Dramatic Monologues
The Unwanted Name Change
The No-Call, No-Show Policy
The Uninvited Guest
The Confrontation
The Standoff
The Aftermath ☎️
The Support System
The Resolution? ♀️
New Parents vs Grandma: The Verdict ️
After a series of unannounced visits and unsolicited advice, our new parents decided to take a stand against Grandma’s intrusive behavior. Despite the backlash from relatives, they’ve chosen to prioritize their small family’s peace and happiness. The only ones in their corner? Their in-laws and one understanding sister. As they navigate the tricky waters of parenthood, they’re learning to set boundaries and stand their ground. But, the question remains: were they too harsh, or just right? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA. Proud of you for standing your ground against an overbearing nightmare of a grandmother.
NTA. Grandma’s disrespectful baby talk is a huge red flag.
Grandma ignored boundaries, got a taste of her own medicine. ♀️
NTA. Standing up for your spouse against overbearing grandma! ️
NTA. Overbearing grandma tries to alienate daughter from her mom. Consider LC.
“Possessive grandma’s behavior is scary and obsessive. Watch out, OP!”
Setting boundaries with overbearing grandma: NTA, stay firm
Standing ovation for handling overbearing grandma. NTA.
Overbearing grandma causes relationship issues, be firm with boundaries!
NTA. Overbearing grandma needs to respect boundaries and give notice.
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Stand firm on your boundaries!
NTA! Call the police for trespassing and harassment. Congrats on the baby!
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Setting boundaries with overbearing grandma: NTA for standing firm!
Grandmas with boundary issues are the worst! NTA!
Setting boundaries with an overbearing grandma
NTA sets boundaries for their family, grandma needs consequences.
New parent’s frustration with unannounced visitors
Setting boundaries with overbearing grandma: your baby, your rules! ♀️
NTA. You tried to resolve the issue, it’s okay to be busy
Overbearing grandma needs boundaries. NTA, explain situation to family.
NTA for standing up to overbearing grandma. Boundaries are important!
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Parent vs. Grandma: Boundaries, Validation, and a Cold Response
Overbearing grandma learns the importance of respecting privacy. NTA!
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NTA. Bravo Op. Set boundaries with overbearing grandma.
NTA. Stand your ground and set clear boundaries with grandma.
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Setting boundaries with overbearing grandma: NTA, enforce them!
Overbearing grandma crosses boundaries, sparks NTA comment. ♀️
Setting boundaries with overbearing grandma for the sake of family
Planned ignoring: a**hole grandma gets calmly shut down. NTA
In-laws popping in unannounced? No thanks!
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NTA…a solution to the problem, fingers crossed!
NTA. Doorbell camera: the ultimate solution for overbearing grandmas.
Setting boundaries with overbearing grandma to protect your child. ♀️
Mom vs Grandma: Boundaries Battle! ♀️
Savage advice on dealing with an overbearing grandma
Overbearing grandma crosses boundaries, NTA stands up for themselves. ♀️
Definitely NTA!
NTA. Overbearing grandma crossed boundaries. Set the record straight.
NTA! You’re my hero!
Hold your boundaries and stick to them! You’ve got this!
Overbearing grandma gets called out for meddling.
NTA. Emulate your mother’s behavior to honor her.
Grandma oversteps boundaries, new parents stand their ground.
NTA. Setting boundaries with an overbearing grandma ♀️
NTA. You’re my hero for standing your ground with grandma.
NTA, mom needs to back off!
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Setting boundaries with overbearing grandma for the sake of baby girl
Mom acts entitled, needs to learn lesson. Natural consequences.
Ignoring overbearing grandma’s dress choice for baby sends a message.
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Grandma’s overstepping boundaries, NTA for ignoring her
NTA. Set boundaries and prioritize your new family’s well-being.
NTA: Set boundaries with overbearing grandma to maintain sanity
Grandma crosses boundaries, faces consequences. NTA takes a stand!
NTA. Grandma needs to learn boundaries. Stand your ground!
Grandma’s oblivious and creepy behavior crosses normal etiquette boundaries. NTA!
Shivers! NTA for setting boundaries with overbearing grandma. Smart move!
NTA: Dealing with an overbearing grandma, a narcissist perhaps? ♀️
NTA: Overbearing grandma crosses boundaries, ignore and block for peace
NTA: New parents stand up to overbearing grandma.
NTA: Handling overbearing grandparents with grace and standing up for family.
Standing ovation for not being the a**hole!
NTA! Set boundaries and stick to them! You got this momma
Setting boundaries with overbearing grandma: Privilege vs. right.
NTA. Bravo for asserting yourselves! Parenting can be challenging
No contact with mom over pop ins. NTA
Put family first. Your wife and child always come first. ♀️
NTA suggests setting boundaries with overbearing grandma for better dynamics.
Grandma oversteps boundaries, new parents stand their ground. ♀️
NTA! Boundaries upheld!
NTA: Standing up to toxic family, no tolerance for presumptions.
NTA. Shutting down grandma’s toxic behavior early. Well done, OP!
Last Updated on December 28, 2023 by Diply Social Team
