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My mother-in-law treats my child unfairly because she dislikes me

My mother-in-law treats my child unfairly because she dislikes me

My husband’s mother treats my child indifferently and has never checked up on them, despite showing adoration for my brother-in-law’s children.
I can’t stand anyone from my husband’s family

I can’t stand anyone from my husband’s family

My husband expects me to visit his parents every time I visit mine, despite their distance

My husband expects me to visit his parents every time I visit mine, despite their distance

Despite living in a large HCMC home, my in-laws rely solely on well water

Despite living in a large HCMC home, my in-laws rely solely on well water

My husband’s parents reside in a spacious house in HCMC which one would expect to provide all modern comforts, yet, they opt to use well water to save on minor expenses.
December 20, 2024 | 10:15 pm PT
I can’t bring myself to respect my in-laws

I can’t bring myself to respect my in-laws

I find it hard to love and respect my husband’s parents after discovering that my father-in-law stole from me and my mother-in-law insisted on keeping it a secret.
December 19, 2024 | 03:30 pm PT
My in-laws come to my parents’ home to criticize me

My in-laws come to my parents’ home to criticize me

My husband’s parents visited my parents’ house and spoke poorly of me, accusing me of only enjoying life and not contributing, despite the fact that I earn more than their son.
December 17, 2024 | 04:05 pm PT
I’m not informed about my father-in-law’s passing

I’m not informed about my father-in-law’s passing

My wife challenged me on why she should have informed me of her father’s passing, asking what bond or love there was between us that necessitated reporting.
December 15, 2024 | 03:05 pm PT
My extremely wealthy father-in-law maintains frugal lifestyle

My extremely wealthy father-in-law maintains frugal lifestyle

Despite owning numerous properties and operating a successful business, my husband’s father lived modestly and expected the same frugality from the entire family.
December 10, 2024 | 03:18 pm PT
My mother-in-law rebukes me when I suggest my husband help with family expenses

My mother-in-law rebukes me when I suggest my husband help with family expenses

When I confronted my husband about not contributing financially for our daughter despite having income, my mother-in-law chastised me, accusing me of being money-driven.
December 9, 2024 | 07:01 pm PT
My mother-in-law makes our family life toxic

My mother-in-law makes our family life toxic

Even when I assisted with household chores, large or small, during my stay at my in-laws’ home, my husband’s mother was never satisfied.
December 8, 2024 | 02:48 pm PT
My mother-in-law does not allow me to visit my parents’ home

My mother-in-law does not allow me to visit my parents’ home

After the birth of my first child, when my mother approached my husband’s mother to request that I return to my parents’ home for care, my mother-in-law declined and spoke harshly to my parents.
December 8, 2024 | 01:54 am PT
I love my girlfriend but don’t want to pay off her $47K debt

I love my girlfriend but don’t want to pay off her $47K debt

After learning that my girlfriend owes VND1.2 billion (US$47,263) to the bank, I began to reconsider our relationship.
December 5, 2024 | 05:42 pm PT
At 55, I still have to ask my mother-in-law’s permission to spend money

At 55, I still have to ask my mother-in-law’s permission to spend money

I am still under my mother-in-law’s control at the age of 55, and I have to ask for her permission to spend my own money.
December 3, 2024 | 03:17 pm PT
My husband is adamant about having his parents move in with us despite my reservations

My husband is adamant about having his parents move in with us despite my reservations

I’m opposed to living with my in-laws due to differing viewpoints, yet my husband persists in the idea of relocating them from their hometown to our town.
December 1, 2024 | 07:15 pm PT
My daughter suffers as her in-laws constantly borrow money from her

My daughter suffers as her in-laws constantly borrow money from her

My son-in-law is kind and has a stable job, but his parents continuously borrow money from my daughter and him, making their lives increasingly difficult and strained.
November 27, 2024 | 07:26 pm PT
My future mother-in-law alters my wedding plans without informing me

My future mother-in-law alters my wedding plans without informing me

With just one month left until our wedding, my fiancé’s mother unexpectedly asked the event planners to change all the arrangements without consulting us.
November 26, 2024 | 03:13 pm PT
My mother treats me like stranger after I got married

My mother treats me like stranger after I got married

Now, caught between a husband who doesn’t want to maintain ties because my mother’s behavior is unreasonable, and a mother who treats me like a stranger, I am truly heartbroken.
November 25, 2024 | 07:16 pm PT
My mother-in-law manipulates my husband to undermine me to enforce my obedience

My mother-in-law manipulates my husband to undermine me to enforce my obedience

If I resist adhering to my mother-in-law’s demands, she attempts to sway my husband’s perception of me negatively to coerce my compliance.
November 24, 2024 | 05:07 pm PT
Should I give my in-laws money to buy a house and live together?

Should I give my in-laws money to buy a house and live together?

I am contemplating whether to contribute VND3-4 billion (US$118,022-$157,363) to my in-laws’ house fund and reside with them, which might give the impression that I am dependent on my wife’s family.
November 23, 2024 | 05:05 pm PT
I feel heartbroken over watching daughter support her unemployed, gaming-addicted husband

I feel heartbroken over watching daughter support her unemployed, gaming-addicted husband

My son-in-law has been unemployed for the past three years, addicted to gaming, and completely dependent on my daughter.
November 22, 2024 | 03:51 pm PT
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