Family, Mother in law and Kids: #Childfree

#Childfree

By ChildFree - 20/04/2015 23:55 - Saudi Arabia - Riyadh

Today, my mother-in-law asked me when my fiancé and I were going to start having children. When I told her we weren't planning on having any, she went on a tirade about how selfish and cold I am for denying her precious grandchildren. Now she hates me. FML

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By Anonymous - 05/09/2018 08:30 - United States - Sewell

Today, my mother-in-law insisted we go to a baby clothing store. When I reminded her that I don’t want children, she sat on the floor, crying, kicking and screaming. She then said I was denying her grandchildren because I hate her. Well, I didn’t… FML

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But mah granbabies!

By That 30s Show - 19/03/2024 03:00 - United States - Chicago

Today, my mother was guilting my wife and I for freezing embryos as a delay tactic to deny her grandchildren. Fed up, I told her, "Why don't you throw in a 'You'll miss me when I'm dead' to finish this guilt trip?" Now, she's crying and my father wants to murder me. FML

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Devil parents

By Pandaling - 26/01/2020 05:00 - United States - Minneapolis

Today, my mother-in-law said: "People who don't have kids are children of the devil." I'm infertile, she knows this. FML

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By Gloria Lovestar - 03/10/2019 20:00

Today, I visited my in-laws, whom I thought I was on great terms with. I soon learned that wasn't the case when my mother-in-law yelled at me about how I've been abusing her for years. Ten minutes later, she hugged me and asked me for grandkids. FML

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By mlove - 06/09/2010 08:35 - United States

Today, my future mother-in-law finally admitted that I'm "not the girl for her son" and that she will do anything to break us up. FML

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By Anonymous - 29/06/2020 17:00

Today, my mom had to go off on my grandmother because I don’t have kids yet and she, "wants great grand babies before she dies." My grandmother was going to gift me a baby outfit for me to get another hint. I’m 25 and can’t conceive because of health issues. I may never have my own kids. She knows. FML

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But my grandbabiiiiiiiies

By Anonymous - 23/01/2016 09:21 - Australia - Canberra

Today, after the topic of grandkids came up yet again, my fiancé confessed that we've been having trouble conceiving. Later, I overheard his mum telling him to take my engagement ring back to the store and get a refund, because apparently I'm not worth marrying if I can't give him kids. FML

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By shadow - 26/12/2017 08:00 - United States - Osceola

Today, my mother-in-law told my fiancé that I had to leave and wasn’t allowed to live there anymore. I own the house. She’s mad because I locked the door so she couldn't walk in anytime she wanted. FML

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By Anonymous - 14/01/2012 18:26 - United States

Today, my future mother-in-law started shit-talking me on Facebook, and we got into a heated argument. She called me later in the day, saying I'll be lucky if I ever marry her son and that, "You'll suffer to your last breath." I'm now terrified to set foot outside. FML

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But mah grandbabiiiiiiiiez

By Anonymous - 20/10/2021 02:00

Today, my mother found out that my fiancée broke up with her last boyfriend because she didn't want kids and he did. She's now demanding that I either change her mind, or call things off with her. FML

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Mynamewontfi 40

Tuesday 21 April 2015 10:52

You should do whatever seems best for you. I never understood why people pressure others to have kids.

timb1234 13

Tuesday 21 April 2015 10:35

Mother-in-laws are always a pain. Do what you want and dont listen to her

Comments

Doctor_W_H_O 18

Tuesday 21 April 2015 16:36

It's your life but if that's her only son I see her point of view too

acerredrum 23

Tuesday 21 April 2015 20:51

You see the point in being a total jerk to someone who doesn't deserve it? Disappointment is okay, being a rude, overbearing, brat is not. Particularly considering OP said they both made the decision.

Doctor_W_H_O 18

Tuesday 21 April 2015 22:50

No I don't like how the mother in law goes about it how she's rude but if it's her only child I see why she's being like that

Fayern 13

Wednesday 22 April 2015 22:03

it doesn't matter if it's her only son, she is still being selfish by trying to force something huge into someone else's life for her own selfish desires.

ImpracticalJoekr 9

Tuesday 21 April 2015 16:38

I have one daughter and my obnoxious MIL keeps insisting we have another one, trying everything from asking to when we will, am I ready, and has the nerve to try to guilt with "she needs a playmate!". I've told her I can't handle two but she tries to insist I can, like she knows what's best -_-

ImpracticalJoekr 9

Tuesday 21 April 2015 16:47

Since I didn't have enough room to finish my comment, I have to add my MIL has TWO sons, and my husband's brother is also married but childless. Next time she tries to bring it up I'm going to snap and say unless my brother in law or his wife can't have kids, start nagging them, I'm done hearing it.

sprints54 19

Tuesday 21 April 2015 17:21

Not your mother in law till your married.

Captain_Debilos_fml 13

Tuesday 21 April 2015 18:13

buy her a dog, her life must be too annoying

leogachi 15

Tuesday 21 April 2015 23:42

Overbearing people should never have pets.

meegal 12

Tuesday 21 April 2015 18:16

I don't blame you. I don't want kids either. Kids are loud, annoying, messy, needy, and a HUGE financial burden. If you want kids then hey great for you! Good luck with that. I just find children insanely annoying.

amber3120 15

Tuesday 21 April 2015 18:44

Sounds like my mom ...

GleefullyMacabre 1

Tuesday 21 April 2015 18:49

Tell MIL you'll give her grandchildren when SHE gives YOU a few more Siblings-In-Law.

LadyNightowl 17

Tuesday 21 April 2015 18:50

It's your decision, not hers. Stick by what is right for you. She is the one being selfish. I feel you btw. My boyfriend's mom is pushing us for a child right now and we aren't even engaged yet and the child from my first marriage isn't out of diapers yet.

randomcritic 14

Tuesday 21 April 2015 19:22

What does your fiancé think about her response to your joint decision as a couple? I can't imagine that he's pleased. Hopefully your mother in law will grow more understanding in time.