Newlywed Fumes Over Her Father-in-Law's Refusal to Give Couple Some Breathing Space to Enjoy Their Christmas

Marriage is a beautiful thing that brings so much happiness to all involved. It's a time for two people to enjoy one another's company, share their thoughts and ideas, and explore each other in a new way. 

The first year of marriage can be fantastic and is crucial for the couple to bond. However, for some newlyweds, that's where the honeymoon ends.

Some in-laws and other family members have been known to bring too much drama and stress into a young couple's lives, making it difficult for them to enjoy their new status or move forward with their lives.

For one newlywed, she feels as if her father-in-law is doing everything possible to frustrate her and her husband. As the woman shared on Reddit, they were looking forward to a small wedding with no extended family members involved.

Unfortunately, this didn't go down well with her father-in-law, despite the numerous explanations given. She revealed that he is incredibly bad with boundaries and kept demanding that they invite his brother without even considering what the couple wanted for their special day.

Now, the Redditor and her husband are planning to host a Christmas dinner at their place for the entire family, after which everyone would head back to their homes. But there's a problem: Dad wants to stay over, and he's not taking "No" for an answer. 

This has left the couple frustrated, and the Redditor has taken to social media to seek advice on how to make her father-in-law understand boundaries. Find more details about the story below.

Father-in-Law Keeps Asking to Stay Overnight. Gentle Advice Needed

u/Eliotlady87

Her Father-in-Law Mentioned Staying Overnight for Christmas, and He's Not Prepared to Take No for an Answer

u/Eliotlady87

The post caught the attention of several members of the Reddit community, and some users decided to weigh in with their advice.

What Do You Think About This?

u/ScarlettOHellNo u/Eliotlady87

"Damn, he's got some nerve!"

u/Pascalle112 u/Eliotlady87

"These kinds of people never respect other people's needs. Ever."

u/igotalotadogs u/Eliotlady87

"When he turns up with a bag, tell him straight out that no, he will not be staying the night."

u/G8RTOAD

"No is a full sentence."

u/Platinum-Scorpion

How Would You React If Your Father-in-Law Snaps at Your Mum?

u/FergaliciousDef

I Wonder How It Ended.

u/DUDEI82QB4IP u/Eliotlady87

The story shared by the Redditor speaks volumes about how many couples have to deal with the problems of extended family and other relatives. 

Undoubtedly, extended family is a great blessing in many ways, but there has to be a balance. Boundaries should be respected by everyone, from the man and woman who are starting a new life together to those who are part of the family.

As for this couple, they have been trying their best to get their father-in-law on board with their plans. However, he's a difficult person and seems incapable of accepting that other people have different needs, ideas, likes, and dislikes.