One thing you may not consider when you first start dating someone is that if you decide to pursue a future with them, you will not only marry them, but also their family. Your sister-in-law is one member of your new “tribe” with whom you could not get along. Whether she has been impolite to you in the past, understanding how to get along with her will be incredibly beneficial for family gatherings, your personal relationship with your spouse, and your mental health. Read the story to know what is between the wife and her sister-in-law and what do you think the wife should do?
Source: Reddit
My husband’s sister moved in with us after a major argument about the baby’s name (they’re expecting and she’s 7 months in!). She’s known to be picky and refuses to eat what we normally cook.
We only cook her favorite food, which I can’t eat (allergies yay!!) Everyday at dinner I have to figure out what to eat since she only eats food that I’m allergic to.
Last night, My husband agreed that he’d cook for her and cook for us together separately. I got home after a long day at work and found out that SIL convinced my husband to only cook the meal she wanted and cancel the meal we planned to have. I saw them eating together in the kitchen. My husband apologetically said his sister convinced him to eat with her and not cook the meal I wanted us both to have. I said it was FINE then went to order some food from the restaurant.
I went to take a shower and did some work on my laptop then came downstairs to find my order placed on the kitchen counter. It was open and someone ate the majority of it. I turned around and there was SIL standing saying she woke up hungry and couldn’t “resist” the smell that was coming out of the box. I lost it and yelled at her asking wtf she did that but she said that she did save me some which isn’t true because there was only some rice and dressings.
We started arguing and I told her I couldn’t take this anymore and told her to pack her sh*t and leave first thing in the morning. She began crying and my husband got involved and defended her up and down repeatedly saying she’s pregnant and is eating for 2 basically. He suggested I go make myself something quick from the fridge and let it go but I refused and a bigger argument ensued. Am I wrong for kicking her out over this?
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