In a Reddit post on December 7, 2023, a newlywed shared her Christmas dilemma. Eager to host her in-laws at her new home, she proposed a homemade feast, but they declined, opting for a restaurant. The twist came when she, a server, discovered her mother-in-law had called her workplace, requesting her to serve their Christmas dinner.

Despite her availability on Christmas Eve and Day, the in-laws planned it a day before the restaurant closed. The woman declined, feeling excluded from their family celebration. To her dismay, her husband sided with his parents, calling her dramatic. Feeling unsupported, she sought advice on whether she was wrong to refuse.

The online reaction was overwhelmingly supportive, with commenters labeling the in-laws’ request insulting and spiteful. They questioned the preference for her serving over active participation in the family celebration and criticized the husband’s lack of support.

The woman later updated, expressing gratitude for the support and emphasizing the need for clear boundaries, considering racial and economic disparities. She thanked everyone for standing in solidarity during this challenging time.