My sister-in-law has never given a single cent to my parents

By Thao Nhi   September 1, 2024 | 05:37 pm PT
My brother’s wife has never prepared a meal for my parents, never given them a cent, never visited my hometown for any family anniversaries, and only comes around briefly during holidays.

When my younger brother wanted to marry his then-girlfriend eight years ago, our entire family was opposed. They felt his girlfriend was pretentious and overly extravagant, despite both families being hardworking laborers. Nevertheless, my brother was determined to marry her, and my parents reluctantly agreed.

Since their marriage, my sister-in-law has not given any financial support to my parents. When she had a baby, both my mother and her mother came to help with childcare, but they had to tolerate my sister-in-law, who had a lot of demands and complaints and raised her voice and nagged if things did not meet her expectations. During her hospital stay, others even mistook her mother for a maid because of how she scolded her. Her mother, feeling embarrassed, even asked my mother to be understanding.

One day, she called my parents to say that my brother had left the house and was seeking a divorce. My ailing father had to rush over to mediate. My brother then explained that he could no longer tolerate his wife’s unbearable temperament, aggression, and overly strict control. When she was angry, she would even embarrass him in public and frequently accused him of infidelity without any evidence.

My parents have always treated her well. Whenever conflicts arose between her and my brother, they consistently supported her. Despite this, she continues to disregard them, causing them distress. She even accumulated debts. My parents have previously paid off some of her debt, but now creditors are once again coming to our home. Yet, she shows no remorse or intention to amend her behavior.

Has anyone else experienced a sister-in-law like mine?

 
 
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