A partner’s family can be… a lot. You struggle to set clear boundaries out of fear that they’ll peg you to be the uptight, non-free-spirited one that their child shouldn’t have said «I do» to. Even if you’re well aware of the fact that you’re correct for setting boundaries with your home, belongings, and anything else that rightfully belongs to you, it feels strange to double down on your opposing opinion with someone you’re expected to worship. There’s nothing worse than being a pushover… But sometimes, in laws will manage to step over a boundary even when you set a clear one in the sand.

In this next story, a woman’s mother-in-law decides it’d be a great time to redecorate and trash her prized possessions under the guise of «cleaning» their home while they’re away for the weekend. The woman explains that though her mother-in-law has a history of being conniving, she didn’t think she’d take it this far. When someone believes they’re entitled to make decisions on what you can and can’t keep in your own home, that’s when you break off all contact. This story’s a long one, but it’s a read that’s well worth it.