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At what point do we get to ask why we keep going places that make us feel like we need a game plan to have a successful time before we enter that space ?
2026-10-30 01:34:57
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Silora ced :
my husband attends his family functions alone nowadays...weird but he would never want to set boundaries with his family
2025-12-09 09:16:54
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Morgan ✨ :
I can assure you that my MIL is the sole problem
2025-12-07 20:20:55
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MamaOtto56 :
The problem is when the hubby doesn’t defend you. So it’s BOTH a MIL & husband problem.
2025-12-08 20:35:43
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Marie08 :
No.....its our boomer in-laws, dear
2025-12-08 19:35:08
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Liz781 :
Honestly it’s the feeling that my partner is so scared to set boundaries with his family that I am left feeling sad, frustrated, and in constant protective mode.
2025-12-24 04:15:27
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cleocarrots :
Nope, sometimes there needs to be no contact.
2025-12-06 09:17:57
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Jen Ewert :
Oh, I assure you… we are united and that’s NOT the problem 😂
2025-12-08 20:17:38
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joannepeace825 :
My MIL was definitely the problem but it was also exactly what u r saying. My husband was never on my side, he defended everything she did, he hated boundaries and thought his mother shouldn’t have boundaries because he’s her son and the moment I said anything he just snapped and couldn’t communicate because he didn’t want to hear my feelings.
2025-12-15 07:10:15
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my_duhh :
If I have to make a “game plan” of how to deal with situations around certain people…. I WILL NOT BE THERE. lol no thanks 😅
2025-12-08 21:46:56
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Nabiha :
Yeah no um the in-laws ARE the problem
2025-12-09 17:40:35
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misschief9201 :
It’s the damn in laws!!!! Can’t sugarcoat things
2026-01-19 18:07:24
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_13062025_⁷ :
She can do no wrong . Why bother
2025-12-06 04:52:36
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✨ Gemma ᖭ༏ᖫྀ✨ :
We held a boundary and we fell out with entire family. It was my fault of course because my partner never usually holds a boundary :)
2025-12-09 18:35:03
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Tanie :
I do not agree, even with teamwork it does not change their behavior. That’s on them.
2025-12-08 20:33:20
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Carlie Kane :
Okay - I’ve experienced talking about instances prior to them happening with my spouse, then we get in the moment (with in-laws, etc) and he “forgets” and then it causes arguments after
2025-12-06 03:38:37
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Jenn :
Nah we are in the same page. The problem was just that. She hates it
2025-12-08 02:49:49
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BittyB :
Couples shouldnt have to start out life battling a crazy parent with and/or control issues. Its uncomfortable and very stressful. Not to mention a mindfck for the person who's parent is acting a fool. They have to accept it and then realize how its affected their whole life and structured the person they are, make a conscious effort to stand up against it and then stand firm when the flying monkeys come. Some get it quick. It took my husband 20 years, my sanity and me absolutely refusing to be the bigger person anymore or physically be around someone who resents me .
2025-12-27 01:12:14
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Ashy :
Nah it was my MIL when she yelled at me demanding that I hand my newborn over for her to take him for the weekend and my step FIL threatened to take their grandbaby without my permission and they called me selfish.
2025-12-09 09:43:20
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Jen Brooks :
You are exactly right. And if one spouse isn’t willing to partner in this, THAT is a problem!
2025-12-07 23:35:51
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jodes4444 :
No. Not always. Trust me.
2025-12-06 04:59:58
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Maja :
Thats.. well, that’s not entirely true. We cut the contact, she is still a problem LOL
2025-12-16 14:54:16
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Lady S💕 :
sorry but my in-laws have no respect and they controlling. me and hubby is a team
2025-12-15 17:37:13
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Neko🦁Preon⭐️ :
The problem is when you dont cut them off
2026-01-16 04:48:58
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LUXURIOUS ENCHANTRESS :
Thats soooo true its all about agreement
2026-03-13 04:53:14
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