Today, my mother-in-law asked me when my fiancé and I were going to start having children. When I told her we weren't planning on having any, she went on a tirade about how selfish and cold I am for denying her precious grandchildren. Now she hates me. FML
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Today, my mother-in-law insisted we go to a baby clothing store. When I reminded her that I don’t want children, she sat on the floor, crying, kicking and screaming. She then said I was denying her grandchildren because I hate her. Well, I didn’t… FML
Today, my mother was guilting my wife and I for freezing embryos as a delay tactic to deny her grandchildren. Fed up, I told her, "Why don't you throw in a 'You'll miss me when I'm dead' to finish this guilt trip?" Now, she's crying and my father wants to murder me. FML
Today, my mother-in-law said: "People who don't have kids are children of the devil." I'm infertile, she knows this. FML
Today, I visited my in-laws, whom I thought I was on great terms with. I soon learned that wasn't the case when my mother-in-law yelled at me about how I've been abusing her for years. Ten minutes later, she hugged me and asked me for grandkids. FML
Today, my awful future daughter-in-law went off on me and said that I'm just jealous that she's marrying my son and I'm not. Furious, I told my husband, expecting him to side with me, but all he said was, "Well… are you?" FML
Today, my future mother-in-law finally admitted that I'm "not the girl for her son" and that she will do anything to break us up. FML
Today, my mom had to go off on my grandmother because I don’t have kids yet and she, "wants great grand babies before she dies." My grandmother was going to gift me a baby outfit for me to get another hint. I’m 25 and can’t conceive because of health issues. I may never have my own kids. She knows. FML
Today, after the topic of grandkids came up yet again, my fiancé confessed that we've been having trouble conceiving. Later, I overheard his mum telling him to take my engagement ring back to the store and get a refund, because apparently I'm not worth marrying if I can't give him kids. FML
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
Today, my future mother-in-law started shit-talking me on Facebook, and we got into a heated argument. She called me later in the day, saying I'll be lucky if I ever marry her son and that, "You'll suffer to your last breath." I'm now terrified to set foot outside. FML
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Mynamewontfi 40
You should do whatever seems best for you. I never understood why people pressure others to have kids.
timb1234 13
Mother-in-laws are always a pain. Do what you want and dont listen to her
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Comments (112)
Doctor_W_H_O 18
It's your life but if that's her only son I see her point of view too
acerredrum 23
You see the point in being a total jerk to someone who doesn't deserve it? Disappointment is okay, being a rude, overbearing, brat is not. Particularly considering OP said they both made the decision.
Doctor_W_H_O 18
No I don't like how the mother in law goes about it how she's rude but if it's her only child I see why she's being like that
Fayern 13
it doesn't matter if it's her only son, she is still being selfish by trying to force something huge into someone else's life for her own selfish desires.
ImpracticalJoekr 9
I have one daughter and my obnoxious MIL keeps insisting we have another one, trying everything from asking to when we will, am I ready, and has the nerve to try to guilt with "she needs a playmate!". I've told her I can't handle two but she tries to insist I can, like she knows what's best -_-
ImpracticalJoekr 9
Since I didn't have enough room to finish my comment, I have to add my MIL has TWO sons, and my husband's brother is also married but childless. Next time she tries to bring it up I'm going to snap and say unless my brother in law or his wife can't have kids, start nagging them, I'm done hearing it.
sprints54 19
Not your mother in law till your married.
Captain_Debilos_fml 13
buy her a dog, her life must be too annoying
leogachi 15
Overbearing people should never have pets.
meegal 12
I don't blame you. I don't want kids either. Kids are loud, annoying, messy, needy, and a HUGE financial burden. If you want kids then hey great for you! Good luck with that. I just find children insanely annoying.
amber3120 15
Sounds like my mom ...
GleefullyMacabre 1
Tell MIL you'll give her grandchildren when SHE gives YOU a few more Siblings-In-Law.
LadyNightowl 17
It's your decision, not hers. Stick by what is right for you. She is the one being selfish. I feel you btw. My boyfriend's mom is pushing us for a child right now and we aren't even engaged yet and the child from my first marriage isn't out of diapers yet.
randomcritic 14
What does your fiancé think about her response to your joint decision as a couple? I can't imagine that he's pleased. Hopefully your mother in law will grow more understanding in time.
IndianaJoe0321 19
Your mother-in-law is ok with you being engaged to your mistress? Interesting family dynamic.