Today, my husband got mad at me because I asked if we could have 2 hours out of a 16-day trip to go to the beach, just us and our kids. Why is he mad at me for this? Because his mother will be upset if we go do something by ourselves without her. Her husband and the rest of her family will all be on this 16-day trip. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, after telling my husband how excited I am to be going on a family trip without nieces/nephews because it meant our children will finally bond with each other, his mother took it upon herself to invite our nephew on our trip without asking us. I’m mad at her and my husband is mad at me for being mad at her. FML
Today, I was asking my husband to help me finalize plans for our upcoming vacation. He, however, would rather pout and sulk because I don’t want him to bring his mom along. She’s been with us on our last few trips and it’s hard to get any alone time. I’m considering just going alone at this point. FML
Today, all I wanted was to take my two kids and their two favourite cousins to the beach on their last day of vacation together. My mother-in-law went into full beast mode, shouting about how I'm always roaming around and being irresponsible. The kids never meet and are from different cities. FML
Today, my husband called me selfish and ungrateful then canceled the cruise he’d booked as a surprise. I only asked if we could get a sitter for the kids. I’m a stay at home mom who homeschools and co-sleeps. We never get a single minute alone, so excuse me for wanting some adult time. FML
Today, my sister and I were planning a trip to get away from things and visit some faraway friends. My dad then decided to insert himself into our plans. He got mad when we said no, and couldn't understand why we wanted to go by ourselves. FML
Today, my husband and I had a huge fight because I booked us on an adults-only Virgin Voyages cruise for our anniversary. I love him, but he wants every single vacation to be a family vacation with our kids. FML
Today, I asked my fiancee to drive me to the airport for a business trip in a few days. She ranted angrily that she already had plans, so I asked my mom to take me instead. Now she's pissed and saying, "Why don't you just go marry your mommy, since she does everything for you?" FML
Today, my husband wants to go on a trip to Tulum with his friend. I suggested I go as well, but he refused because it’s a "friends trip." He assures me that he "won’t sleep in the same bed with her or anything." I had to explain why it was still inappropriate. He still doesn’t get it. FML
Today, my wife screamed, cried, called me lazy and a bad parent, and threatened to leave and take our four kids. All I did was ask for an hour to myself every day for some private time. FML
Today, on my birthday night, my husband decided to book a trip for himself to go on a solo trip, leaving me with the kids. Instead of hanging out with us and celebrating, he's yelling at our son to leave him alone so he can finish booking the airfare and car rental. Great birthday. FML
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Hangryko 32
Don't go on the trip and divorce the manchild. You should be his top priority, not his mother. He will always put her first before his family.
Chazzster 32
I am pretty sure there is a bigger problem here than the trip to beach without MIL. If I read it correctly OP’s husband is a “Mama’s boy” who puts his Mom’s wishes first and she is used to that prerogative… I would suggest that no one should marry a “Mama’s boy” unless you don’t mind always coming second to MIL. And I have trouble imagining being desperate enough to do that… Unfortunately, OP you made that choice and you have children - that makes correcting the situation very, very difficult. Not impossible, but very difficult and it won’t happen overnight.
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RichardPencil 32
Why can't you bring your mom to the beach? It's not like beach-goers carry harpoons with them.
tiptoppc 21
Lol, you literally made my wife and I laugh on this. Is Ishmael pacing up and down the beach looking for revenge against this guy’s mother?
Hangryko 32
Don't go on the trip and divorce the manchild. You should be his top priority, not his mother. He will always put her first before his family.
Chazzster 32
I am pretty sure there is a bigger problem here than the trip to beach without MIL. If I read it correctly OP’s husband is a “Mama’s boy” who puts his Mom’s wishes first and she is used to that prerogative… I would suggest that no one should marry a “Mama’s boy” unless you don’t mind always coming second to MIL. And I have trouble imagining being desperate enough to do that… Unfortunately, OP you made that choice and you have children - that makes correcting the situation very, very difficult. Not impossible, but very difficult and it won’t happen overnight.
1known 34
Don’t let him be mad at you. Tell him you’re the one who is rightfully mad because he doesn’t care for you at all.