She Told Her Mother-In-Law She Can No Longer Help To Repair Their Home Which Results In A Falling Out

One woman initially allowed her mother-in-law to help with repairing their home, but retracted her decision, causing a fall-out with her in-laws.

A 25-year-old woman, who we’ll call Rachelle, is questioning whether she was in the wrong after having a falling out with her 60-year-old mother-in-law. The conflict began when Rachelle and her husband decided to move out of state for his job. The mother-in-law was upset and made it clear that she didn’t want them to go. However, they had to do what was best for their family.

The couple was in the process of selling their house when a potential buyer requested some repairs before committing to the purchase. The mother-in-law offered to do the repairs, and at first, Rachelle was grateful for her help. But things quickly went downhill when the mother-in-law started taking over the project and not listening to their input.

After a heated argument, Rachelle decided to take over the repairs herself, leading to a distant and cold relationship with her mother-in-law. Rachelle questions whether she was justified in standing up for herself and her family’s needs.

“I tried to talk to her about it and explain that we appreciated her help, but we also needed to make sure the repairs were done correctly. She didn’t take kindly to my feedback and accused me of not trusting her.”

“I said she was no longer going to be involved in the process.”

“I’ve tried to reach out and apologize for any misunderstandings, but she’s not interested in making amends.”

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Others Weigh In

Despite the woman’s attempt to reconcile with her mother-in-law, some people still believe that she was right to stand up for herself and her family.

One person said, “You can’t trust her to make sure the repairs get done correctly.” This sentiment was echoed by others who questioned the mother-in-law’s qualifications to handle the repairs.

Another questioned why Rachelle even allowed her mother-in-law to handle the repairs in the first place, given the tension caused by their decision to move. They asked, “What compelled you to let her do this in the first place, knowing she didn’t want you to leave. I would immediately be cautious of her purposely doing more damage to keep you here. Is she a certified repairman? I’m not sure what type of repairs are being made but usually they have to pass inspection. Why would you risk all of this?”

Similarly, another commenter asked why Rachelle trusted her mother-in-law with the repairs, given that it was unclear whether she had the necessary experience and qualifications. They wrote, “Why [did] you trust her with the repairs? Has she done this type of jobs before?”

These comments serve as a reminder that it’s important to carefully consider who we allow to handle important tasks, especially when tensions are high. While it’s understandable to want to involve family members in important processes, it’s crucial to prioritize competence and expertise over personal relationships.

This article has been inspired by Reddit and does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Arnie Nicola