Imagine being in a relationship where everything is perfect, except for one thing – the parents! Our heroine, a hardworking 20-year-old woman, finds herself in a sticky situation with her boyfriend’s parents. They used to get along well, but things have taken a turn for the worse. Now, she’s questioning whether she’s the one at fault or if she’s justified in standing her ground. Let’s dive into her story…
The Good Old Days

When Life Gets Busy ♀️

The Parents’ Discontent

The Unwanted Text

Unfair Accusations

The Father’s Stance

The Boyfriend’s Plea

The Explosive Argument

The Final Stand

The Boyfriend’s Reaction

The Self-Doubt

A Battle of Love and Disrespect: Who’s Right? ♀️
Our heroine, a 20-year-old woman, finds herself in a whirlwind of drama. She’s in love with her boyfriend, but his parents are causing a rift. They’ve been disrespectful, accusing her of using their son and criticizing her family. She’s decided to stand her ground, refusing to visit them again. But her boyfriend thinks she’s being unreasonable. Is she right to prioritize her self-respect, or is she being too harsh? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation…
NTA. Boyfriend’s toxic parents causing issues. Boundaries and escape advised.

NTA. Boyfriend’s parents are AHs, bf needs to step up

NTA, his mother sounds insane
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://diplycom5cc47.zapwp.com/q:i/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://static.diply.com/2da4f7fa-e9bd-40ff-8a1a-4b609dc1deb0.png)
NTA. Dating into a difficult family can be exhausting and stressful

NTA. Boyfriend’s parents are unreasonable and disrespectful. Apologies needed.

Relationship ultimatum: parents or partner?

NTA: Boyfriend’s family lacks boundaries, time to re-evaluate relationship.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://diplycom5cc47.zapwp.com/q:i/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://static.diply.com/cc33f439-bb82-46bc-8314-558a8162f1f3.png)
NTA for setting boundaries, but boyfriend needs to grow a backbone

NTA. Demanding weekly visits on top of work is unreasonable.

Boyfriend’s controlling parents causing tension. NTA for setting boundaries.

South Asian family? Yep, sounds like it!

NTA. Boyfriend’s clingy mom is a red flag. Run away!

Worked 70 hours, broke up, now a reg 40-hour week. NTA!

Boyfriend problem: If he won’t stand up to abusive parents, reconsider.

Your feelings don’t matter, but his parents’ do?
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://diplycom5cc47.zapwp.com/q:i/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://static.diply.com/caa4ad6b-336e-49f0-8016-212bcc59ce51.png)
Boyfriend’s parents causing drama, boyfriend needs to step up!

NTA: Toxic in-laws trash talk family, boyfriend needs boundaries ASAP

NTA, but brace yourself for a relationship crossroads

NTA: Boyfriend’s parents crossed a line, block and move on.

Dump his ass right now. He is letting his parents talk
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://diplycom5cc47.zapwp.com/q:i/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://static.diply.com/f35a9240-fb13-43ed-abf1-f08a4d814d15.png)
Boyfriend’s inability to stand up for you is a red flag!

Boyfriend’s weak defense causes ongoing family conflict. NTA.

NTA, but beware of controlling and abusive mother-in-law. Relationship doomed?

NTA: Break up with BF, he won’t stand up for you

NTA! Brace yourself for a wild ride on r/JUSTNOMIL!

NTA – Beware of the family, they can ruin your relationship!

INFO: Boyfriend’s parents are too fixated on OP, not the a-hole.

Is his family traditional? She refuses to visit. Cultural clash?

Boyfriend’s parents are a**holes, run away while you can

Stand up for yourself and find someone who values you
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://diplycom5cc47.zapwp.com/q:i/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://static.diply.com/87fac3cc-fb4e-421f-b28d-4afcd5f7f79e.png)
NTA. Boyfriend’s mother is a controlling, attention-seeking nightmare. Welcome to Hell.

Boyfriend’s parents drama: Is he stirring the pot or justified?

NTA. Boyfriend’s overbearing parents hinder relationship. ♀️
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://diplycom5cc47.zapwp.com/q:i/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://static.diply.com/b18f8040-5e31-475f-aa9e-16feee7d8dad.png)
Close relationship with MIL, but refusing to visit boyfriend’s parents?

Boyfriend’s double standards? Insulting parents is not cool!

NTA. Dump him!

NTA. Boyfriend won’t defend you to his parents? Red flag!

Boyfriend’s family doesn’t respect her independence. NTA

NTA. Boyfriend needs to enforce boundaries with interfering parents.

Setting boundaries with in-laws: NTA stands up for herself!

NTA: Set boundaries with immature parents who don’t respect you.

Boyfriend’s mom insulted her mom. Boyfriend not defending her. NTA.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://diplycom5cc47.zapwp.com/q:i/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://static.diply.com/0ac2be2f-822a-421f-a7c1-f0f6d8a4469d.png)
“NTA – his parents sound nuts. Stand up for yourselves! “

Are you ignoring the red flags in your relationship?

NTA: Run! Relationship might worsen if you visit his parents

NTA stands up to disrespectful in-laws.

NTA. Inappropriate demands and enforcement. Join /r/JUSTNOMIL for support!

Setting boundaries is crucial for a healthy romantic relationship.

Controlling parents ruined my relationship, NTA for refusing visits.

Comment removed due to rule violation. Stay civil, folks!
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://diplycom5cc47.zapwp.com/q:i/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://static.diply.com/1c1d0af1-11a2-4890-b407-518af9ce0874.png)
NTA. Overbearing parents causing unnecessary drama. Support each other through it.

Boyfriend’s family doesn’t understand boundaries. NTA for refusing!

NTA! Also, run.

Is his mom really a nightmare-in-law?

NTA: Boyfriend needs to stand up to his mom

Dealing with manipulative in-laws: NTA’s cautionary tale

Setting boundaries is important. Good on you!

NTA. Leave and find someone who appreciates you.

Insulted by boyfriend’s parents, NTA refuses to visit.

NTA. Boyfriend’s family talked shit about her parents. She’s done.

NTA. Overbearing mother causing tension in relationship. Communication is key.

NTA. Don’t let anyone dictate your free time. Set boundaries.

Dump him and escape his mom’s servitude

Stand your ground and assert your boundaries. Don’t tolerate abuse.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://diplycom5cc47.zapwp.com/q:i/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://static.diply.com/aee80d5b-4979-483b-b8d3-b3d3b3579617.png)
Setting boundaries with in-laws: NTA!

Supportive comment defends boyfriend’s potential for growth and independence.

NTA – Stand your ground! Family drama can be toxic.

NTA! Boyfriend needs to set boundaries with over-stepping parents.

Boyfriend’s mom insults her, he repeats it. Relationship red flag!

Run away from the mama’s boy before it’s too late!

NTA: Check out r/justnomil and r/justnoso for future advice!

Mom sabotaging relationship? Boyfriend’s response will reveal all.
