Three Reddit users shared stories about their challenging relationships with their mothers-in-law, highlighting how these conflicts caused significant strain.

One Redditor described issues with her MIL after the birth of her first child. Her MIL, unable to respect boundaries, frequently visited, kissed the baby excessively, and didn’t allow the new mother any private time. This behavior exacerbated the OP’s postpartum depression. After a distressing incident where the MIL accidentally dropped the baby, OP decided to limit her MIL’s access to supervised visits only. Reddit users agreed with OP’s decision, given the MIL’s lack of respect for boundaries and safety.

Another user recounted how her partner’s mother doubted the paternity of their child. Despite a DNA test confirming the baby was her partner’s, the MIL continued to accuse the user of infidelity. This led to a decision to cut off the MIL from seeing the children. Redditors supported the OP’s choice, noting the MIL’s persistent accusations were unacceptable.

In a third story, a Redditor revealed that her MIL caused rifts by favoring her biological grandson over her adopted granddaughter. The MIL’s comments led to the boy believing he was more special than his sister. After discovering this, the OP blocked her MIL from seeing the children, causing tension with her husband. Redditors supported the OP, highlighting the need to protect children from harmful influences.

These stories emphasize the impact of disrespectful behavior by in-laws on family dynamics.