She Postponed Her Wedding Due to a Meddling Mother-in-Law, Now Her Relationship Is at Risk.
As the Original Poster (OP) navigates the fallout of a sabotaged dress, she uncovers the hidden betrayals of her future mother-in-law and her fiance’s wavering loyalty. As tensions escalate, the couple’s future hangs in the balance, leaving readers eager to discover the outcome of the couple’s therapy sessions.
The Dress Disaster
The OP’s future mother-in-law (FMIL) attempts to secretly try on the OP’s wedding dress, ruining the dress in the process. FMIL attempts to justify it as “just trying to help.” OP is devastated, but her fiancé’s support is wavering. He seems to believe his mother’s claim and that she wanted to feel as “young and beautiful” as OP.
Assessing the Damage
Upon visiting the seamstress, OP, and her fiancé are told that the dress is beyond repair. The level of destruction upsets OP, but what infuriates her more is her fiancé’s lack of support. His efforts to downplay the damage and to protect his mother’s image show a painful division between them.
The Legal Route
The OP wants to sue her FMIL for the damages to her dress, but her fiancé dismisses her decision, questioning its legality. Frustrated, OP turns to the internet for advice, later proving her point to her fiancé. He finally concedes and calls his mother while OP listens to their conversation.
Emotional Manipulation
During the phone call, FMIL emotionally manipulates her son, accusing him of not loving her and calling OP names. Her fiancé responds soothingly, promising to talk to OP. He then tries to persuade OP to let him pay for the dress and move past the incident, a move that leaves OP feeling betrayed.
The Breaking Point
OP confronts her fiancé about his lack of support and his mother’s destructive behavior. In an emotional upheaval, she suggests canceling the wedding and letting him know that his mother is no longer welcome. Surprisingly, he agrees with OP’s decision.
Confrontation and Courage
The next day, her fiancé calls his mother and disinvites her from the wedding. Despite her emotional outburst, he remains firm and hangs up. For a moment, OP feels proud of his stand, causing her to reevaluate her previous doubts about him.
The Hidden Betrayal
While using their shared iPad, OP discovers messages between her fiancé and his mother discussing potential travel plans for the wedding. Realizing that her fiancé has gone back on his word, OP feels utterly betrayed. This revelation ignites an intense argument between the couple.
A Temporary Departure
The fallout from their argument leads OP’s fiancé to leave their shared home temporarily. OP, feeling deceived and manipulated, stays back in the house, contemplating her next steps. The relationship has reached a critical crossroads.
Therapy and Trust
OP and her fiancé decide to commit to couples therapy, hoping to repair their relationship. They agree to postpone the wedding until trust can be re-established. Despite the potential loss of wedding deposits, OP resolves to tell the entire story to anyone who asks.
FMIL’s Reaction
FMIL responds to the situation with anger and attempts to portray OP as the villain. She tries to visit their house multiple times, but OP refuses to let her in. Meanwhile, OP’s fiancé finally cuts contact with his mother and doesn’t disclose his current whereabouts to her.
A Pledge of Transparency
To prove his sincerity, OP’s fiancé gives her access to all of his passwords and the iPad, allowing her to monitor his messages. Though this is a significant gesture, OP is tormented by the necessity of it. It’s a twisted reality that she has to monitor his communications to ensure his mother isn’t interfering.
The Love and the Limitations
Despite the drama, OP reiterates her love for her fiancé and her desire to make their relationship work. However, she admits her inability to do so as long as FMIL is in the picture. This predicament leaves OP feeling stuck and emotionally exhausted.
A Plea for Support
OP hopes for positive outcomes from their therapy sessions and the future. She expresses her struggle to stay hopeful, highlighting how challenging the past month has been. It’s a raw and honest admission of her emotional state. The actions of a meddling mother-in-law and a fiancé caught in the middle have led them to this brink of uncertainty.
Was The Woman’s Behavior Appropriate?
The readers in the forum had a lot of mixed views on the matter. Here are some of their responses:
Forum Responded
One reader said, “I just don’t get relationships like this. I’m all for therapy, but in my mind, if you’re having such huge issues BEFORE even getting married that you have to go to couples counseling to resolve it, then why are you engaged in the first place?”
Another responder wrote: “What a pushover the boyfriend is. Unless he does a complete 180 and grows a spine, I sure hope OP does NOT marry him.”
A different person states, “Was this man really worth it? Is anyone worth all this?”
What Do You Think?
What are your thoughts on their actions?
What would you have done in this situation?
This story is inspired by this thread.
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