Imagine having your mother-in-law over for a week, and she stumbles upon a dog collar in your bedroom. Your kids get wind of it and are thrilled at the prospect of a new furry friend. But here’s the twist – there is no dog! Now, the kids are waiting for their new pet, and you’re left with the task of breaking the bad news. Let’s dive into this hilarious tale of a family, a dog collar, and a whole lot of confusion!
The Unexpected Guest
The Past Tiffs and the ‘Second Son’
The Forbidden Room
The Fluffy Towel Request
The Mysterious Collar
The Unexpected Twist
The Unwanted Responsibility
The Lingering Misunderstanding
The Growing Frustration
Dog Collar Drama: Who’s the Real ‘Bad Guy’ Here?
So, here’s the situation: a well-meaning mother-in-law, two excited kids, a mysterious dog collar, and no dog in sight. The kids are over the moon about their non-existent pet, and the parents are left with the task of breaking the news. But should the ‘second son’ be the one to disappoint the kids, or should the mother-in-law own up to her honest mistake? It’s a dilemma that’s causing quite a stir. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this peculiar predicament… ️♀️
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NTA. MIL knew what she was doing ♀️. Set her straight with consequences
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You’re not the a**hole, but you can’t force her honesty
MIL crossed the line and used kids to shame couple
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NAH… Inconvenient situation with MIL. Was it bad intent or surprise?
“Grandma’s clever lie about the dog collar brings laughter to all “
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“Why didn’t you just say, ‘no you must be mistaken'”
NTA, but don’t let the MIL ruin your relationship
The purpose of a dog collar? It’s not so clear!
YTA, but MIL should have asked parents before announcing assumption
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Clever excuses to avoid explaining the mysterious dog collar
NAH. Just explain the mistake to the kids and move on
NTA, but you may have to prepare to tell the kids
Funny misunderstanding with MIL, but maybe keep it from kids
MIL troll brings the drama!
“YTA, grow some common sense.” A simple conversation solves everything!
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Creative parenting hack: Halloween costume cover-up!
“YTA. Don’t farm out difficult conversations with your children. “
Age doesn’t determine innocence, kids can see through the ‘messenger’.
NTA- Clever solution to avoid spoiling the surprise for the kids
The mysterious dog collar: NTA, but she messed up.
Family drama over dog collar leads to blame game
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Set boundaries with mother-in-law and lock your bedroom door.
NTA! Privacy invasion? No way! Can’t believe they’re blaming you!
Creative excuses for hidden chains under the bed
MIL’s nosiness + OP’s stubbornness = A**hole showdown
From dogs to circuses, this comment takes a hilarious turn
NTA. Make grandma squirm and tell the kids herself!
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“YTA. Put a lock on your bedroom. Don’t assume knowledge.”
The best thing ever! Get a dog and enjoy life
Engage the kids, confront Granny, and expose her deception!
NTA. MIL should’ve asked privately. Don’t let kids down.
NTA: MIL’s ‘honest mistake’ doesn’t excuse lack of accountability
NTA. This comment brought some much-needed laughter
NTA, but be cautious about her explaining the situation to kids
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YTA for calling your kids “littles”. NTA for MIL situation
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Hilarious! What kind of dog are you getting?
NTA: Invasion of privacy and boundary-breaking, she’s in the wrong
Granny’s got some explaining to do!
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“NTA. She misunderstood your dog collar and put you on the spot in front of the kids. Recover with humor! “
NTA. Let her figure it out and lock those doors!
MIL’s collar mishap: NTA, annoying situation for OP
A hilarious misunderstanding in the bedroom with an unexpected twist
