Frustrated Redditor Cries For Help As Partner’s Mom Insists On Crashing All Their Vacations
Our narrator (Original Poster) and their significant other had been together for half a decade. Yet, their love story had a unique complexity.
You see, their partner was an only child. He was raised by his mother, and during this time, they seem to have forged a peculiar bond - one that stirred both intrigue and frustration.
His mother had become an unwelcome third wheel who demanded to tag along on all their vacations - including overnight plans.
The one time OP attempted an overnight getaway without giving in to her demands, she went haywire. She kept sending incessant texts tinged with sadness and anxiety, all centered around how OP’s partner had abandoned her.
Keep in mind this was one single night! She even went as far as threatening to leave if OP got pregnant. The entire scenario was highly frustrating, so OP obliged that she tags along on later vacations.
Fast forward to the present, and OP’s company is sending her an all-expense paid work trip. This seemed like the perfect opportunity to get some alone time with her beau, so OP decided to let it double as a romantic getaway by taking him along.
Now, there was just one problem - his mother. As the sole heir to his mother’s affections, she’d definitely insist on tagging along, but OP wasn’t having that this time; Nothing was ruining this trip for her.
OP also didn’t want a repeat act of the previous drama. So, how does she approach her partner with these concerns without looking like the bad guy?
Let’s dig into the details
A little background
OP is planning to take her partner along on a trip to Singapore, but her MIL is adamant on tagging along
Here’s how the Reddit community reacted to the story:
“Tell your partner that you don't want to holiday with his mother.“
“This is a ridiculously codependent relationship. Do you really want to settle for always coming second?”
“So, I think it's about time you had a word with your SO about his mother.“
“The only true fix is for your SO to realize he needs to restructure his relationship with his mom.“
“Don't waste the your best dating years on a man that will never be able to build a life with you.“
“You are setting yourself up for a lifetime of misery.”
The delicate nature of OP’s partner’s relationship with his mother presents a challenge. She understands that he loves his mom, but boundaries need to be set, and lines need to be drawn.
Redditors also urge OP to assess her partner's codependency with his mom. The challenge appears daunting, raising questions about their future.
It is uncertain when this bond will be severed, if ever, so OP has to decide if it's something she is ready to live with.
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