My Husband’s Family Always Excludes Me from Dinners, So One Time I Taught Them a Real Lesson
A woman shared her story on Reddit about being excluded from her husband’s family events throughout their three-year marriage. Despite her 35-year-old husband being great in many ways, she was only invited to half of the monthly family dinners, unlike her husband’s brothers’ partners.
The breaking point came when she was again told to “sit this one out.” Frustrated, she booked a table at the same restaurant and went there after her husband left. She kept a low profile until she walked past their table, where her husband and mother-in-law were shocked to see her. She explained she just wanted a steak and returned to her table.
When her husband came home, he was angry, and they argued. The next day, emboldened by supportive Reddit comments, she confronted him about the exclusion. He revealed it was a “family decision” because she didn’t fit in, not due to race, though his hesitation suggested otherwise. Her mother-in-law resented her race, personality, political beliefs, and past decisions.
Feeling vindicated but hurt, she packed her things and went to her sister’s house, considering separation or divorce. Supportive Reddit commenters praised her bravery, suggesting she deserved better and should tell the truth if questioned by her brothers-in-law’s partners.
What would you have done in her situation? Do you think she was wrong for going to the restaurant?
