The $80,000 Betrayal: A Family’s Dream House Turns into a Nightmare!

Imagine being on the cusp of owning your dream home, only to have the rug pulled out from under you. This is the reality for one couple who were promised a generous $80,000 by their wealthy in-laws to help purchase their first home. With a newborn baby and a house almost within their grasp, they were left in a lurch when the in-laws suddenly reneged on their promise.

A Rocky Relationship Rekindled

A Newborn Bridges the Gap

A Generous Offer, A Ray of Hope

The $80,000 Promise

A Dream House in Sight

The Shocking Betrayal

The Fallout ️

A Desperate Plea

The Blame Game Begins

Seeking Legal Advice ⚖️

The $80,000 Question: Who’s the Villain Here?

In a whirlwind of family drama, a couple finds themselves on the brink of losing their dream home after their wealthy in-laws renege on a promised $80,000. With a baby in tow and a mortgage they can’t afford, they’re left grappling with feelings of betrayal and accusations of entitlement. Was it a cruel trick or a case of misplaced expectations? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this tangled web of family, money, and broken promises.

NTA. Beware of narcissists! Bringing toxic people back is risky

NTA, cut off MIL and re-examine your ‘friends’.

Lesson learned: Get paid upfront!

NTA faces financial disaster, in-laws’ betrayal reveals true colors

Missing upfront payment caused a $80k nightmare

“NTA This is about revenge. Cut her out permanently!”

“NTA. Broken promises and betrayal – a homeowner’s nightmare! “

Tricked by in-laws: $80k betrayal, house nightmare! NTA for trusting.

NTA – Genuine offer turned nightmare! Cut ties and move on.

Heartbreaking betrayal by in-laws, cut them out of your lives

Proving the $80k gift for mortgage: letter vs actual money?

Family’s dream house turns into nightmare due to MIL’s betrayal

Dodged a bullet! Cut ties with toxic in-laws and thrive!

NTA. Unwise move, but you were told to count on it

YTA: Promised house, broke promise, expect money.

A surprising twist in a family’s generosity leads to scrambling!

YTA: Spending money you don’t have? Big mistake! ‍♂️

Betrayed by dream house: NTA screwed over in big way!

“NTA: Cut ties for good and escape this nightmare! “

YTA for expecting support from a toxic narcissist.

Betrayed by MIL’s narcissism, OP learns a costly lesson.

NTA. Betrayed by family after offering financial support. Heartbreaking situation.

Cut ties with the lunatic! Protect your child’s well-being!

Betrayed by family: NTA, cut ties for your own sanity!

NTA. Lesson learned: always have the money before making big purchases!

NTA. Betrayed by MIL reneging on $80k offer. Understandable anger.

Lesson learned: Promises can’t always be taken to the bank.

Learn from their mistake: always secure payment before signing!

“Never sign a contract with money you don’t have”

Accepting money from estranged family leads to financial disaster!

Accepting promises from a narcissist? YTA!

When agreements are broken, it’s okay to be upset.

NTA. Disgusting behavior! Cut them off and get new friends!

Don’t trust promises, even from family!

Not the a**hole! Share your story of betrayal too!

Promised dream house turned nightmare! Cut ties and move on. NTA

Refusing help from someone you hate: NTA, but understandable

Risky move relying on them, but NTA for wanting assurance

Threaten NC to get revenge? Maybe, but LC/NC is better.

Don’t let her play you! Go no contact and move on.

Lesson learned: Get a contract for family and money disputes!

MIL’s betrayal: NTA, cut her off and stop trusting her!

Wow, not the a**hole! Tell us more about this betrayal! ❤️

Betrayed by in-laws: Narcissistic manipulation and broken promises. NTA

NTA: Broken promises and lost trust, a family left hanging

Betrayed by a friend? NTA, she never intended to help! ✨

MIL’s manipulative game: Wait for desperation, then control with money!

MIL went back on her word, but OP’s story seems fishy

NTA, but a cautionary tale of trust and shattered expectations.

Beware of narcissists! Don’t trust them with your money!

No money, no house. Everyone sucks here.

Betrayal turned olive branch: ESH missed a sequoia-sized opportunity.

Don’t give her a cent if she blows through her money!

NTA. Betrayed by AH sellers, now stuck in permanent poverty.

NTA: Lesson learned – don’t spend money you don’t have!

You’re not the a**hole for considering the house offer

Betrayed by family: NTA, cut ties for good!

Financial betrayal and long-game revenge in dream house nightmare!

NTA, but trust issues and lack of communication caused trouble.

NTA, but why not get the money up front?

NTA: A major slap in the face! Time for permanent no contact.

Lesson learned: Get the money upfront!

Escaping a narcissistic mother-in-law: Going no contact is the key!

NTA. Consider hiring a lawyer for legal compensation. ‍�

NTA but beware of narcissists controlling you with money.

Seek legal advice and gather evidence to support your case! ‍�

NTA. They should compensate you for your losses.

“NTA. My mom ‘bought’ me a house, then betrayed me. “

Legal advice on recovering money for broken oral promise

NTA. Betrayed by a verbal offer, your dream house nightmare!

Trusting a narcissist? Not the smartest move!

NTA – MIL’s broken promise wreaks havoc on your plans

Don’t trust gifts from narcs! Sever contact and protect yourself.

NTA. MIL and friends are. Shitty situation. Go NC.

NTA, but not surprised. They’ve shown true colors before.

Lesson learned: Trust your gut and move on!

Betrayed by trust. YTA for believing in them.

Betrayed by dad? YTA goes no contact. Drama unfolds!