She Turned Down Her Boyfriend’s Family ‘Gift’ Was She Right?

A couple is excited about buying their first home together, a small but nice house for $330k. Everything seems perfect until the boyfriend’s mom offers them her old $500k home for just $350k. While it appears to be a great deal, things get complicated as the house needs extensive repairs and the mom’s intentions seem questionable. The girlfriend is torn between accepting the ‘gift’ and sticking to their original plan.

The Offer

The Complications

Financial Struggles

House Condition ️

The Girlfriend’s Decision

The Mother’s Request

The Catch

The Confrontation

Guilt Trip

Fishy Situation

Update: Boyfriend’s Response ️

Past Experiences

Trust Issues

The Fallout

The Final Decision

The Verdict: Protecting Their Future ❤️

After much deliberation and seeking advice, the couple decides to stick to their original plan and buy the $330k house. The girlfriend believes they’ll be happier in their chosen home, and they’re grateful for the support they received. However, the experience leaves her questioning their future together and the influence of the boyfriend’s mom.

Commenter suspects MIL wants them to upgrade her house.

NTA. Don’t give in. It’s odd that your husband is trying to manipulate you this way. It’s odd they’re being so pushy.

Don’t fall for the scam. Get out of that contract!

Expert opinions and a contract are key before accepting ‘gift’

Commenter calculates the cost of accepting a ‘gift’ house.

Buying property and renting without marriage is a bad idea

NTA comment calls out shady ‘gift’ with engaging skepticism

Buying a house with him? NTA thinks twice

NTA for refusing overpriced and run down ‘family gift’

Reminding him of the basement incident is a good idea

Trust your gut, it’s not a gift but a trap

Don’t fix up a house you don’t own , obvious free reno and cash grab.

NTA comment suggests gifting 10% profit instead of 50%, with humorous reply.

NTA. The 100k aspect is actually crazy though.

Buying a house from your partner’s family? Think twice

NTA for turning down a crazy ‘gift’ from bf’s mom

Be careful! Your girlfriend might take all the profit

Setting boundaries with in-laws is important for a healthy relationship

Don’t fall for the trap! MIL benefits, you take risks. NTA!

Trust your gut! Fix it up, sell it, and move on

Avoid the mess and stick with your original plan

NTA. Get an appraisal and inspection to avoid potential money issues

Momma’s boy causing relationship issues? NTA for setting boundaries.

Don’t fall for it! This ‘gift’ is a con.

Boyfriend’s entitled mother wants them to buy and renovate her house

Inspect the house, make a financial decision, and say no.

NTA for declining ‘gift’ if contributing to payments

Girlfriend refuses to pay for ‘gifted’ house. NTA.

Don’t fall for it! NTA’s boyfriend’s family gift is suspicious

Mom bamboozles son with fake house gift. Get professional advice.

Curious about the relationship length and house hunting logistics

Trust your gut, NTA. Something’s fishy with that ‘gift’

Protect your assets, don’t fall for this trap. NTA

Parents using children for personal gain? NTA calls them out

Her boyfriend’s family crossed a line, she made the right call. NTA

Caution advised on business deals with family. Communication is key.

Buying a house with boyfriend is enough insecurity, no MIL

NTA, it’s not a gift – it’s a Trojan horse

Buying a house with a boyfriend is a bad idea, without marriage.

Navigating family gifts and boundaries in relationships

Avoiding a $100k trap with strings attached

NTA! Run away from those red flags!

Trust your gut and don’t fall for fake gifts

Clear NTA ruling with no room for debate

Avoid the math-challenged mama’s boy’s family when buying a house. NTA

Dump the boyfriend and his manipulative mother. NTA.

Think twice before buying a house with a man and his mother

Avoiding a scam: why turning down a ‘gift’ was right

Boyfriend tries to manipulate girlfriend into buying house, gets called out.

Couple declines family ‘gift’ of house, suggests future investment instead

Don’t let his emotionally attached family ruin your finances

Don’t give in to pressure, trust your instincts and protect yourself

Boyfriend’s mother’s ‘gift’ is a terrible deal. NTA.

NTA: Boyfriend’s family’s ‘gift’ is a terrible deal

Boyfriend’s mom’s ‘gift’ is a bad deal. NTA for refusing.

Don’t fall for the scam! Get out now

Commenter warns against potential financial burden of girlfriend’s demands.

Don’t fall for the trap! Trust your gut. #NTA

Don’t be a fish out of water! OP made the right call

Questioning the relationship’s stability

Think twice before accepting a ‘gift’ with strings attached

Standing up for yourself: Woman declines unfair ‘gift’