Love, Mother in law and Jealousy: Panopticon

Panopticon

By never marry a jealous man! - 04/05/2023 01:00 - United States

Today, I got sick of my in-laws always dropping by when my husband was out. Turns out he asked them to check I didn’t have anyone there. When I confronted him, he created a new “rule”. I can either have my mother-in-law stay full time or I can stay at their house until he gets off work. No, I’ve never cheated. FML

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You deserved it 140

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By Anonymous - 17/04/2018 01:30

Today, my husband and I were getting busy on the living room couch when my mother-in-law stopped by and let herself in with a key we didn’t know she had. She then demanded an apology like it was all our fault and stormed out. I still don’t know why she came by. FML

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Shackled

By Merserve - 09/07/2020 02:00

Today, I went over to confront my parents about how my siblings always get to visit and all I do when I’m over is work on their house or take care of grandma. My mom was very upset. Then she snuck out with my sister, leaving me to take care of grandma until she got back. FML

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It's a doggy dog world

By BrokeCollegeStudent - 30/06/2017 18:00

Today, I got a call from my mom-in-law saying I have to buy my own food. I took 3 weeks off on unpaid vacation and came out of state to watch my in-laws' house and dog sit while they go out of country. I'm not allowed to touch their food, even the spoiling stuff. My husband doesn't believe me. FML

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You deserved it 365

Parasite

By Anonymous - 13/09/2023 04:00

Today, and since we've had our baby, my mother-in-law started coming round more often, then bringing her stuff to stay overnight, then started claiming she lived here, and got hysterical when we told her she doesn’t. I had to pick her up and place her outside while she punched me in the head repeatedly. FML

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You deserved it 101

By shadow - 26/12/2017 08:00 - United States - Osceola

Today, my mother-in-law told my fiancé that I had to leave and wasn’t allowed to live there anymore. I own the house. She’s mad because I locked the door so she couldn't walk in anytime she wanted. FML

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You deserved it 357

By Notthemaid - 30/09/2009 19:49 - United States

Today, I was talking to my mom about how my fiancé has been ignoring me and that I didn't know why. Turns out, my mother told him that I was too much of a handful, was mentally disturbed and also cheating on him. Just so I wouldn't move out and would keep cleaning her house for free. FML

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You deserved it 2 896

Trad wife double standard goals

By Double standards - 03/08/2022 16:00

Today, my husband has been out partying all night. While my in-laws didn't ask him a single question, earlier I received more than six calls from them about when I'll be home to cook and clean. Where was I? In the office for the first time after working from home for past 3 years. FML

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You deserved it 112

Invasion

By Anonymous - 31/03/2022 18:00

Today, and ever since we announced our pregnancy, my mother-in-law has invaded our home, taken over my hobby room, and tries to run our lives. I tried to go to the pub for a pint, one solitary pint, and she came and dragged me out by my ear, because "drinking is a sin", and I hadn’t done the dishes yet. FML

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You deserved it 310

Pushover

By Anonymous - 04/09/2020 14:05

Today, my in-laws invited themselves to stay at my house for a few days. They live out of state and have been self-quarantining for months. The reason for visiting? So they can throw a party for extended family at our house. Guess who'll end up doing all the work and clean up? FML

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You deserved it 226

Call the police!

By ChangingTheLocks - 13/07/2019 12:30

Today, I came home after a long day at work to find the furniture in my living room had been rearranged by my mother-in-law. When asked how she got in, she told us she stole my husband's key and made herself a copy. She can now come here whenever she wants, unless I change the locks. FML

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You deserved it 160

Anderling 32

Thursday 4 May 2023 10:10

Girl, run.

mike3775 35

Thursday 4 May 2023 11:00

Time to leave him for good.

Comments

Anderling 32

Thursday 4 May 2023 10:10

Girl, run.

mike3775 35

Thursday 4 May 2023 11:00

Time to leave him for good.

Hangryko 31

Thursday 4 May 2023 11:21

Get out of there in the safest way possible.

lgrave 7

Thursday 4 May 2023 11:36

Run!

FluffythePink 22

Thursday 4 May 2023 12:25

Google 'Coercive control' then call an abuse helpline to professionally confirm that your 'husband' is an absolutely massive, dripping arsehole. You need to get the hell away from this bunny boiler and his family. There's no talking to or reasoning with this kind of crazy so don't bother. Just Document everything for the divorce and get yourself out safely.

D J's MOM 17

Thursday 4 May 2023 12:26

one of THE biggest parts of marriage is trust. you're serving a jail sentence. if you're recently married, run now cuz he'll only get worse. if you've been married for a while then go to marriage counseling to find out why this has started happening. the fact that his parents are in on it is not a good sign. I suggest you seriously get a plan together to get out. seek out advice from a layer, document everything and if you have to, contact local law enforcement for a safe escape. good luck!

Razath 17

Thursday 4 May 2023 12:44

Hahahah, holy shit, what a massive controlling douche. No, YOU tell HIM that either he cuts that shit out and gets a grip on his massive insecurities and need for control, via therapy if he has to, or you're out. I generally don't like ultimatums, but damn, does this situation warrant one. If you let him have his way you will never, ever be allowed to be you again.

that dude you know 4

Thursday 4 May 2023 12:50

hmmmm… something smells fishy here… never cheated, or haven’t been caught yet? there’s a reason he’s not trusting you and I see everyone’s failing to mention that….