My mother-in-law decided to move into my apartment and give her place to her daughter.
My husband grew up in a large family. My mother-in-law kept having children until her daughter was born. An odd strategy, but who am I to judge?
When I got married, I thought I was lucky. Victor seemed responsible, brave, and strong. He understood family values but couldn’t detach himself from his mother and sister. While my mother-in-law wasn’t overly concerned about her sons, her daughter’s well-being was always a priority.
Lucy was 10 years old when we first met. Initially, she didn’t bother me, but five years in, things got worse. She refused to study, had some shady acquaintances, and my husband had to help in raising her. My mother-in-law would call in the middle of the night, summoning him to assist.
I hoped Lucy would grow up, marry, and all would be well. But that wasn’t the case! When she found a boyfriend, my mother-in-law insisted that her sons chip in for the wedding because she had no money. Lucy’s fiancé wasn’t from a wealthy background, so the newlyweds had to live with my mother-in-law.
Eventually, she realized they couldn’t get along, so she came up with a brilliant solution – she would move in with us and give her apartment to her daughter. Never mind that I bought the property with my hard-earned money, and my husband hadn’t contributed a penny. The most surprising part is that he’s pleased with the arrangement. He claims that having his mother around would alleviate our responsibilities.
We have a three-bedroom apartment, but I don’t want to compromise my comfort or share my living space. My mother-in-law believes we’re obligated to house her since my husband is the eldest son and should care for his parents.
I love my husband and don’t consider divorce an option. But how do I talk to him? How do I explain that living with his mother is a nightmare? Does anyone have any advice?
