Unable To Tolerate Sociopath MIL, Pregnant DIL Puts Her Foot Down, Gives Husband Ultimatum
..."If she isn’t out by April 1st, I am."
Some family visits start with good intentions and end with a full-blown standoff. That is exactly where ctkkay finds herself, stuck with a mother-in-law who was supposed to stay for two months and is now still in the house 14 months later.
With a baby due in mid-May and a spare room needed for the nursery, ctkkay says the timing could not be worse. Her MIL changed her plans without telling anyone, and the tension only grew once her husband stopped treating the move-out date like a real deadline.
Now ctkkay is done waiting quietly, and the next move could change everything at home.
This is how it all started. After MIL went to her room, all hell broke loose.
Reddit / ctkkayHer husband said that MIL didn't have to move anymore. ctkkay was enraged.
Reddit / ctkkayShe gave her husband an ultimatum - it was either MIL or her.
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Obviously, if someone posts a thought on Reddit, the world will respond with all kinds of advice and opinions. This is what happened in ctkkay's case too.
Although some people recommended divorce, this is usually not good advice. It can be applicable at times, but it's generally the last resort.
Having said that, the post received over 200 comments, and since we can't show them all, we'll filter the 20 best for your perusal. You're welcome.
This person thinks OP should check the legal side first.
OP should check her local eviction laws...
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According to HavePlushieWillTalk, they're banking on OP's pregnancy brain.
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OP should show that she means business.
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That comment section did not hold back.
Glad OP's parents are supportive.
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According to ChristieFox, OP may have bigger issues at hand.
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According to Suelswalker, OP should file for divorce.
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As long as OP doesn't back down, she'll have a nursery.
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Maybe MIL is guilt-tripping OP's husband.
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More commenters kept pushing the same point.
This echoes the overstayed welcome drama, where someone considered asking parents to leave after financial struggles.
According to some, OP should start the eviction process.
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Others wondered why OP prefers to deal with the stress.
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OP should make her wishes loud and clear.
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If MIL's on a visa, OP should find out when it expires.
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OP should start transforming and reclaiming the space.
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According to some, OP should be prepared either way.
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OP needs to be careful around MIL, who isn't health-conscious.
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Maybe she wasn't planning on leaving...
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Many people suggested that OP pack her bags.
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The pressure only kept building from there.
The time for conversations is over.
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It's true, stress isn't good for pregnancy.
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Call his bluff, OP.
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Was she wrong to put her foot down?
Want another ultimatum moment? See why this woman asked her in-laws to pay for their extended stay.
