In a post on r/AITAH, a Redditor shared her discomfort when her fiancé's mother crashed their anniversary dinner wearing a wedding-like dress. The mother displayed controlling and possessive behavior, recalling intimate past moments and expressing prioritization over the son's romantic partner. The Redditor confronted her, leading to tension not only with the mother-in-law but also with her fiancé, who felt caught in the middle. A therapist noted that such situations can be emotionally exhausting and highlighted the importance of setting boundaries with parents who might unknowingly seek to overshadow their children's relationships.
A mother who tries to compete with their son's partner is not as uncommon as most people think - and for the ones experiencing it, it's often very emotionally draining.
Insisting on the sanctity of a 'mother-son bond' is sometimes more about controlling, not letting go and not respecting personal boundaries.
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