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I want to move out as my in-laws don’t respect me

I want to move out as my in-laws don’t respect me

My husband’s family doesn’t respect me, treating me with a lack of empathy and without sharing or meaningful conversations, so I no longer want to live with them.
Should I buy presents for my parents on behalf of my in-laws?

Should I buy presents for my parents on behalf of my in-laws?

My mother-in-law seems detached from our family and our child

My mother-in-law seems detached from our family and our child

My mother-in-law forbids overnight stays at my parents’ house

My mother-in-law forbids overnight stays at my parents’ house

I have been unable to stay overnight at my parents’ house for the past 10 years since my marriage because my mother-in-law forbids it.
January 8, 2025 | 06:50 am GMT+7
Should I accept $39K from future in-laws to buy a house?

Should I accept $39K from future in-laws to buy a house?

My girlfriend’s parents are offering us VND1 billion (US$39,281) to help purchase a house in HCMC, so her two siblings can stay with us while attending university.
January 3, 2025 | 06:24 am GMT+7
My wife holds grudge against my mother after being scolded following her miscarriage

My wife holds grudge against my mother after being scolded following her miscarriage

My mother blamed the miscarriage on my wife, accusing her of unfairly blaming me, which has caused deep resentment.
December 31, 2024 | 10:45 am GMT+7
My in-laws urge my husband to divorce me and marry someone else

My in-laws urge my husband to divorce me and marry someone else

My husband’s parents are pressuring my husband to divorce me and remarry, holding me responsible for not discouraging his gambling habits.
December 30, 2024 | 06:15 am GMT+7
My mother-in-law treats my child unfairly because she dislikes me

My mother-in-law treats my child unfairly because she dislikes me

My husband’s mother treats my child indifferently and has never checked up on them, despite showing adoration for my brother-in-law’s children.
December 28, 2024 | 04:38 pm GMT+7
I can’t stand anyone from my husband’s family

I can’t stand anyone from my husband’s family

Seeing anyone from my in-laws now fills me with hatred due to their longstanding condescension toward me and my family ever since I started dating my husband.
December 25, 2024 | 06:14 am GMT+7
My husband expects me to visit his parents every time I visit mine, despite their distance

My husband expects me to visit his parents every time I visit mine, despite their distance

I typically see my parents once or twice a month, yet my husband insists that I visit his parents just as often, even though they live five times farther away.
December 24, 2024 | 10:30 am GMT+7
Despite living in a large HCMC home, my in-laws rely solely on well water

Despite living in a large HCMC home, my in-laws rely solely on well water

My husband’s parents reside in a spacious house in HCMC which one would expect to provide all modern comforts, yet, they opt to use well water to save on minor expenses.
December 21, 2024 | 01:15 pm GMT+7
I can’t bring myself to respect my in-laws

I can’t bring myself to respect my in-laws

I find it hard to love and respect my husband’s parents after discovering that my father-in-law stole from me and my mother-in-law insisted on keeping it a secret.
December 20, 2024 | 06:30 am GMT+7
My in-laws come to my parents’ home to criticize me

My in-laws come to my parents’ home to criticize me

My husband’s parents visited my parents’ house and spoke poorly of me, accusing me of only enjoying life and not contributing, despite the fact that I earn more than their son.
December 18, 2024 | 07:05 am GMT+7
I’m not informed about my father-in-law’s passing

I’m not informed about my father-in-law’s passing

My wife challenged me on why she should have informed me of her father’s passing, asking what bond or love there was between us that necessitated reporting.
December 16, 2024 | 06:05 am GMT+7
My extremely wealthy father-in-law maintains frugal lifestyle

My extremely wealthy father-in-law maintains frugal lifestyle

Despite owning numerous properties and operating a successful business, my husband’s father lived modestly and expected the same frugality from the entire family.
December 11, 2024 | 06:18 am GMT+7
My mother-in-law rebukes me when I suggest my husband help with family expenses

My mother-in-law rebukes me when I suggest my husband help with family expenses

When I confronted my husband about not contributing financially for our daughter despite having income, my mother-in-law chastised me, accusing me of being money-driven.
December 10, 2024 | 10:01 am GMT+7
My mother-in-law makes our family life toxic

My mother-in-law makes our family life toxic

Even when I assisted with household chores, large or small, during my stay at my in-laws’ home, my husband’s mother was never satisfied.
December 9, 2024 | 05:48 am GMT+7
My mother-in-law does not allow me to visit my parents’ home

My mother-in-law does not allow me to visit my parents’ home

After the birth of my first child, when my mother approached my husband’s mother to request that I return to my parents’ home for care, my mother-in-law declined and spoke harshly to my parents.
December 8, 2024 | 04:54 pm GMT+7
I love my girlfriend but don’t want to pay off her $47K debt

I love my girlfriend but don’t want to pay off her $47K debt

After learning that my girlfriend owes VND1.2 billion (US$47,263) to the bank, I began to reconsider our relationship.
December 6, 2024 | 08:42 am GMT+7
At 55, I still have to ask my mother-in-law’s permission to spend money

At 55, I still have to ask my mother-in-law’s permission to spend money

I am still under my mother-in-law’s control at the age of 55, and I have to ask for her permission to spend my own money.
December 4, 2024 | 06:17 am GMT+7
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