In laws from hell

So am I wrong for feeling some type of way about my in laws? I’ve had issues from them from before I was pregnant which had to do with how they hate how my mom was asking me to fix them some food because it was the first time they were meeting my mom and she cooked a huge buffet for them out of the kindness of her heart and she asked me to fix them a plate and they later told my fiancé(at the time bf) that she was being a dictator by telling me what to do, ok so fast forward my sister and brother in law both planned to send my mother in law to live with me and my family because she became homeless and they didn’t want to take care of her which I found out months later from going through my fiancés phone but at the time I didn’t know so me and my mom both agreed it would be best if my fiancé(again bf at the time) should live with us too so it’s not weird with his mom living with us (p.s my fiancé at the time didn’t have a stable place to stay so he was staying with his sis) but keep in mind we were in the puppy love phase we weren’t together long so it was weird to have his mom with us and yes him too but I’m telling you, me and my fiancé were very much in love so me and my mom agreed to it, well it was a terrible choice because when my fiancé would go to work and make money to help us with bills his mom would not help cook, clean, do laundry, or even contribute with bills or food. She would sit all day, watch tv and annoy us by asking me and my siblings if we can cook something for her or ask why we do our laundry a certain way. We then decided it would be best that she leave because she was causing a strain on me and my fiancé’s relationship because she would lie about things to my fiancé and lie to me about my fiancé, oh while also asking my mom for money so much, my mom didn’t need to but she was the one to tell my mother in law it was time to go (yes it should’ve been my fiancé and he regrets not doing it) and suggested she go to my sister in laws because she had a stable place, job, and hellooo that’s her mom. Well this created a huge friction and my sister in law called my fiancé and cussed him out and said that we were horrible people and we are manipulative and more. She then proceeded to say he shouldn’t live with us because he just met me, which doesn’t make sense because she sent her mom to live with me when i “just met him” so he then went into depression for a while because they would trash talk about us to him and he would defend us and get talked over and hung up on till they stopped calling, flash forward again it’s been a few years (occasional calls and problems from them but don’t feel like explaining) I find out I’m pregnant, this was when they started bothering us by asking about how they should host the baby shower and only have me and my fiancé and them and none of my family and if I want my family to be there to host two baby showers, I obviously decline and they complain saying how I don’t care about their feelings and how uncomfortable they will be with my family being in the same place as them and saying they don’t want to pay for stuff because my family will be there, I offer them to help me and my family with the babyshower (also saying they don’t have to pay for food because we got it) and tell them I would love to have the help so they can be included and even text them what they would like to work on to then be left on read, that’s fine my family then works hard on the preparations for it and we invite them and my fiancé gets a call the day before from my sister in law saying she will not be there because she hates my family and that she’s not supposed to be a guest, that she’s supposed to be someone who hosts the babyshower. Ughhh when I tell you I was furioussss, well my fiancé cried that night but in secret because he knew I was pregnant and sensitive and he didn’t want me to worry about him so boom babyshower day, tell me why my in laws come and offer nothing but a small case of donuts. Ok so there is way more but atp if u want to here I’ll say more about it in the comments if anyone is interested in my rant😭

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I’m interested ! I’m sorry you’re going through this as well - it sounds like a really complicated and shitty situation but I definitely agree with you and your reasoning, his mom should’ve stayed with the sister, really confused as to how you guys are manipulative (sounds like she’s deflecting), also you and your SIL don’t get on so why would she host the baby shower, it’s your baby so it should be done by someone you’re close with also, you’re the one pregnant so they can all suck it up for an afternoon and pretend to get along with your family. Also your poor fiance, sounds like a very sweet and sensitive soul - really hope you guys are okay and get through this xx

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I've finally done it

I have finally done it. I have finally become the trope, the stereotype.

I have become bitter, resentful, and very overwhelmed and overloaded. I am very unhappy and hit burnout. And I snapped at my husband last night. I work full-time, and work has been very busy so im working late a lot. Im also in grad school. I also have a toddler that has become VERY clingy with me. My husband works shorter days but commutes, so he usually gets home after me by an hour or more. When he gets home, he usually heads to the restroom for at least 30 mins when he gets home. And now my toddler doesnt want anything to do with him. So im doing all the toddler duties until bed. I dont get 5 mins to myself. Not for almost 2 years. I finally hit my wall. I have also, somehow, become my MILs medical ride service and she somehow has an appt every week, it seems?! Shes not sick!! My husband was complaining that he needs to change routine to fit in a workout sometimes, and I lost it. I have been BEGGING for 5 mins to myself for months. I have been telling him how im not good, im going to burn out for months. And between his attitude and him complaining (which really got me b/c he blames me for not being able to work out?! Saying I need help when he gets home so he just cant workout now) I just lost it completely. I told him how unfair my life has become and I have the entire mental and emotional load and it is just not fair. He got mad at me and said "hes trying" when hes literally not trying at all. What do I do?? No one is taking the load from me! And im done and dont know what to do now.
I do not like this version of me.

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AITA?

This isn't a major issue, just wondering if I'm being a bit of an asshole.

• I do shift work, 5 out of 7 days, full-time.
• My partner works from home (mostly, sometimes he goes into the office) M-F, full-time.

Anyway, whenever I have a day off during the week he gets in his feelings when I make myself food (breakfast and lunch) but not him. His reason is he's working, I'm not - Which is fair but I've asked him how many times on a weekend has he gotten up, on his day off and made me breakfast and a lunch to take with me to work? You guessed it, 0.

So basically, just because I'm at home I don't think the responsibility to feed him should automatically fall on me when he manages to feed himself just fine while I'm at work.

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Big vent!

Hi mums.
I'm a first time mum in my 40s to twin boys.They are almost 5 months old and the biggest miracle in my life!
I am struggling!!!
I'm pretty sure I have ppa as my pregnancy was a very high risk and all I remember was crying from anxiety of all the ifs!Thankfully even born at 35 weeks and skinny,didn't need iu time.
My husband is not helping much because he's always too busy with work.He will "look" after them usually between 8pm-12am so I can have a chance to sleep.
He expects me to just sleep when I touch the pillow,even though I hear tje babies crying and him don't really bother because most of the times he'll be on his laptop working.
When I tell him I can't relax to fall asleep because I feel you r neglecting the babies,he says I'm the problem becauae I'm always there with them and don't give them alone time!!
I am angry!!I am furious!!
I can't keep.up.with housework becauae someone alwaya neess me and most of the times they nap I either cook and clean tje kitchen,do laundry or try and take a quick nap.
He doesn't help.around the house,becauae..guess what?always super busy.
I asked him nicely we could clean the house together every Saturday morning so it's easier and quicker for both of us and he said no,because he has a lot of work but probably wants to sleep until 12 or 2.
2 days ago a button of his coat ripped and I told him I'll sew it these days.
Earlier this morning while running late for his work,as always,he weara the coat and told him didn't get the chance to fix the button and sarcastically said..of.course u didn't!!!
I spent all night awake because one of the babies had congested nose and we've been trying to reduce one fees at night.
I wanted to punch him!!He left and I started crying...I cry so much,even at 5 months pp...
I can't go on like this anymoreeeee...
The crying in my ears is constant..my head is always numb..I've gained so much weight and can't find the strength to get back on track..
Even if I try to.find a therapist to just talk,is it gonna help?I really don't know😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

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Avoidant husband

I love my husband and he is a good man. We have some issues in our relationship however, as he has an avoidant attachment style (finds romance/intimacy/being emotional difficult). This comes from him having to be independent from a young age and having quite an abusive mother.
The issues in our relationship are mainly around a lack of sex and intimacy. I think the problem is that to feel turned on, I need to feel connected and wanted. My husband (being avoidant) will usually make jokes about being horny whereas I would want to have someone make me feel beautiful/sexy to get in the mood.
It sounds terrible but I've sometimes had dreams about exes that would make me feel this way, and the romance we had (eye contact, intensity, deep words). It makes me feel really guilty but I feel like i'm starved of that. My husband would like a lot more sex but I can't always force myself if I'm not feeling it.
We've spoken a bit about therapy but I know its often really expensive so we probably wouldn't be able to afford it. Do you have any suggestions please? I know that neither of us are wrong in what we want, just different but I'm scared about whether we can fix it or if we're doomed?

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If your partners parent passes away

And you and that parent didn't get along are you still go to the funeral?

Not my situation!

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Do you say "fruit" or "fruits"

Eg. I'm going to buy some ..........

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