When my mother-in-law’s curiosity got the best of her, she got an unexpected surprise. A carefully set glitter trap led to an indignant scream, leaving her with a sparkly reminder to respect boundaries.
Ever reached that breaking point where you’re driven to take a stand? That’s what happened last week when I decided it was time to teach my mother-in-law, Monica, a lesson she wouldn’t forget.
Richard and I have been happily married for three years, in our early thirties, and thinking about starting a family. Life’s good—except for the constant issues with Monica.
In public, Monica’s all charm, calling me “sweetheart” and putting on a sweet act. But behind closed doors, she shows her true self. At a family BBQ, I once overheard her criticizing my housekeeping to Richard’s cousin, making snide remarks about my store-bought dinner rolls, even though they were from a local bakery.
Thanksgiving was worse. I made my grandmother’s apple pie, beautifully drizzled with homemade caramel, but Monica brought her own “backup pie,” questioning if my cooking would satisfy everyone. “Some people just prefer traditional recipes,” she had said with a smug smile.
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