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From the very start, I could never quite connect with my husband’s mother. Since we lived in our own flat in Manchester, I firmly forbade my mother-in-law from coming over. I kept my distance from her as wellthere was no need for extra stress in my life.

Before I’d laid down that rule, she’d shamelessly taken charge every time she visited, scrutinizing our home and imposing her own standards. According to her, I couldnt cook, never tidied up, and was simply lazy. No doubt, she thought I couldn’t possibly keep her son happy either.

For a while, I tried to brush aside her odd behaviour. I attempted to have polite conversations, to talk things through sensibly. Shed nod, shed pretend to understand yet nothing changed.

But my nerves snapped the day she suggested her photograph should be placed next to the pictures of my late parents. I was stunned by the audacity. At last, I couldnt hold back and said,

I dont want you ever setting foot in this home again! Get out.

After that, peace finally settled in. I didnt have to flinch every time the doorbell rang. I could breathe easier, knowing she wouldnt drop by and start criticizing. She never returnedand I found that a relief.

Yesterday, though, things took an unexpected turn.

I finished work earlyour very first anniversary as a married couple. It was important, and I wanted to make it special. I prepared a gift ahead of time, bought an array of treats and a bottle of sparkling wine. When I tried to unlock our front door, something blocked ita key was left in from the other side.

Bloody hell, I thought. The surprise was ruined. He mustve got home before me. Maybe hes planning something, too? I had no idea what was about to unfold.

My husband let me in, visibly nervous.

I chose not to dwell on it, focusing instead on setting the table. We even lit candles. After dinner, as we cuddled and kissed, suddenlyhis mother stepped out of the closet.

She crept awkwardly towards the door, wrapping herself in my dressing gown (since wed begun undressing earlier) and shouted,

Stop right there!

What was going on? How on earth did you end up in our closet? I only came to check on my son. I needed to know how my poor boy was living. As usual, I found the place in a shocking state. What else should I expect from you, you filthy little thing? Son, Ill be leaving now Ill ring you at

Why were you hiding in the closet, spying on us? Couldnt you at least tell us you were here? Get out, and never come back!

I turned to my husband and said, Are you out of your mind? You knew she was here! Why didnt you tell me?

She wouldnt have seen what we were doing. Then youd take a shower, and Id slip her out. I just didnt want you to know Mum had come round. Especially on our anniversary. What was I supposed to do?

I snappedand I threw him out. Told him to go to his mother.

Tell me, how would you feel in my place?

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