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Mother-In-Law Insists on a Grandchild Within a Year, But When She Threatens Divorce, Their United Stand Changes Everything.

The Original Poster (OP) is shocked after her mother-in-law (MIL) issues an outrageous ultimatum to her: have a baby within the year or face her attempt to tear the marriage apart. The OP eventually calls the MIL’s bluff and decides to face her head-on. 

She Is In a Happy Marriage

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The couple had been married for five years, and her mother-in-law (MIL) had been mostly well-behaved. However, she frequently mentioned their lack of children. The couple has discussed children and agreed it wasn’t the right time for them to have kids.

Christmas Ultimatum

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During Christmas, the mother-in-law confronted the woman, giving her an ultimatum: either have a baby within a year, or she’d convince her husband to divorce her. The MIL believed that the husband wanted children but wasn’t being honest with his wife. The OP was left feeling confused and manipulated.

Unspoken Tensions

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The OP didn’t immediately tell her husband about the ultimatum, unsure of how to process it. She wondered if her MIL was serious or merely trying to manipulate her. Days passed with the secret weighing on her.

Online Support

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The wife sought advice online and received words of encouragement. People suggested that she should have told her husband right away. She began to realize that keeping the secret wasn’t fair to him.

She Talks to Her Husband

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The wife finally confessed the ultimatum to her husband. He saw how upset she was and became angry with his mother. He felt hurt that his wife hadn’t come to him sooner.

Confronting the Mother

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The husband called his mother to confront her about the ultimatum. He wanted to set things straight and protect his wife. Meanwhile, the wife worries about the consequences of their confrontation.

Her Husband Supports Her

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The husband reassured his wife that he had her back. He expressed his love and support for her, regardless of his mother’s actions. The wife felt relieved and grateful for his unwavering support.

A Mother’s Manipulation

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As the story unfolded, it became clear that the mother-in-law was indeed trying to manipulate the wife. She had said, “I can easily convince my son to leave you and find a woman that’ll give him a kid in a heartbeat.” Her words were a calculated attempt to control the couple’s life.

Revealing the Truth

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The husband confronted his mother about her manipulation. He reminded her that he and his wife would have children when they were ready. He stated, “It’s not a good time for us to be adding another mouth to feed.”

A Shattered Illusion

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The husband and wife’s trust in the mother-in-law was shaken by her actions. They struggled to reconcile the woman they knew with the person who had issued the threat. The wife wondered, “What should I do?”

United Front

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The couple decided to stand together against the mother-in-law’s manipulations. They prioritized their relationship and the decisions they had made together. They knew that they had each other’s best interests at heart.

A Lesson Learned

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The wife learned the importance of open communication and trust within her marriage. She resolved not to keep secrets from her husband in the future. The husband, in turn, grew more protective of their relationship.

A New Beginning

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The couple took the experience as an opportunity to strengthen their bond. They vowed to communicate openly and trust one another in the face of adversity. The couple decided to set new boundaries with the MIL and are currently not on speaking terms with her.

Was the Woman Right?

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The readers in the forum had a lot of mixed views on the matter. Here are some of the readers’ responses…

Forum Responded

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One responder wrote: “You should have LOUDLY called your husband over to join the conversation, making sure everyone in the house heard: ‘Honey, your mother is telling me she’s going to make you divorce me if we don’t have a kid right away. I think you should be part of this conversation.’”

Another Viewpoint

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Another reader wrote: “Tell your husband. Let him handle his mother. If you two are on the same page, he should be able to shut her down.”

What Do You Think?

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What are your thoughts on his actions?

What would you have done in this situation?

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