"Mom Knows Best, My Wife Always Says": Mother-in-Law's Grip Tightens on Our Family Life

“Mom Knows Best, My Wife Always Says”: Mother-in-Law’s Grip Tightens on Our Family Life

Every man fears marrying a woman who can’t cut the apron strings, but women should also beware. My beloved wife, Victoria, remains her mother Lily’s little girl, and the most surprising part is that I didn’t see it coming. Whether I was too smitten or they were too good at hiding it, I’m not sure. While I understand the occasional need for an outsider’s perspective, as they say, a mother’s

"My Mother Refuses to Babysit, But I Have to Support My Family"

“My Mother Refuses to Babysit, But I Have to Support My Family”

I have three children. Unfortunately, my husband passed away when our youngest was just six months old. We do have our own home, but living off benefits is impossible, and the rent needs to be paid. My brother supported us for the first six months, but he also has his own family to care for. I had to find a job. I don’t earn much, and I have to juggle a lot

"Not Buying a Three-Bedroom Just to Live with My Mother-in-Law"

“Not Buying a Three-Bedroom Just to Live with My Mother-in-Law”

My husband Aaron and I are in the process of buying our first home. We’ve secured a mortgage and even borrowed some money from his mother, Cora. Cora is not a bad person, but she can be quite overbearing. Since the passing of her husband, she feels an increased need to care for others, which has led to some tension between us. She owns a spacious and comfortable home, but I believe it’s better to have a smaller place of our own