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Muslim Monster-In-Law Spots Bikini In DIL’s Honeymoon Luggage, Complains, DIL Lets Her Have It
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Muslim Monster-In-Law Spots Bikini In DIL’s Honeymoon Luggage, Complains, DIL Lets Her Have It

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Going on a honeymoon as newlyweds is one of the most exciting experiences and is always a lot of fun. The couple gets to relax and enjoy their time together however they please without having to bend to anyone else’s expectations. The problem is that sometimes other people try to force their opinions onto a newly married couple, whether they like it or not.

This is what a woman faced when her mother-in-law secretly checked her honeymoon suitcase and found a bikini in it. They both got into a big conflict over the issue.

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    Woman packing an open suitcase with clothes including a bikini in a bright room with turquoise window shutters and an orange backpack nearby

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    The poster shared that she and her husband recently got married and were packing for their honeymoon, when her in-laws came over to wish them goodbye

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    Under the guise of putting vitamins in the poster’s suitcase, her mother-in-law checked everything in it and found a revealing bikini she didn’t approve of

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    The woman was shocked by her mother-in-law’s behavior and called her ill-mannered for it, which angered the older woman and made her want to leave

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    Although the woman’s husband stood up for her, he also told her not to be so reactive, so the poster wondered if she had been in the wrong 

    The woman and her husband were simply excited to go on their honeymoon and enjoy their time together. Since they were packing and going to leave soon, her partner’s family came over to visit and wish them well. The OP had no idea that, during this time, her mother-in-law would dig through her suitcase to check what she was going to wear.

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    People who like snooping don’t often think that they are doing anything wrong. According to a survey, over a third of snoopers don’t feel any remorse for their actions, which means that they are probably able to rationalize their behavior. Some do it very often, and others might only resort to it if presented with a proper reason.

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    The husband’s mom seemed like she clearly had the intention of going through the woman’s belongings and had probably done things like this before. She directly questioned the OP about the bikini that she had packed, and was shocked when the poster called her out for digging through her personal items.

    The reason the mom was in such an uproar was because, as a conservative Muslim woman, she didn’t feel it was right for the OP to wear such items. She was also in the dark about her son and his wife’s prior relationship. Since pre-marital relationships are forbidden in Islam, the mother-in-law’s mindset in approaching this situation was very different.

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    The poster wasn’t going to just accept her mother-in-law’s behavior. She confronted her about her actions and told her that she didn’t have any manners, which obviously angered the older woman. Although the OP’s husband sided with her and had a talk with his mom about boundaries, the situation was still sour between them. 

    After the in-laws left, the man talked with his wife and told her not to be so reactive. That made her question her outburst and wonder if she shouldn’t have made a big deal of the in-laws’ snooping. It’s tough to know what to do in conflict situations like this that involve loved ones. 

    People who are over-curious about their near and dear ones often don’t realize they are crossing boundaries. That’s why it’s important to have a calm and honest talk with them to make them understand how their behavior is affecting you. When they are made aware of the consequences of their actions, it can help bring about a change.

    The mother-in-law’s overstepping and unsolicited advice toward her daughter-in-law were also a matter of concern. If she’s confronted about her behavior early on and made to understand their boundaries, it might help establish a healthy and happy relationship between them all.

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    Do you think the OP handled this situation correctly? Let us know what you think.

    Folks were shocked by the mother-in-law’s behavior and couldn’t believe she’d go to such lengths to pry

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    tori Ohno
    Community Member
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What about the elephant in the room? Her husband blamed her for what his mother did, that's a very bad start to a marriage. She shouldn't have to protect her belongings, or pull her punches when dealing with an out of line MIL

    Jorge Gonzalez
    Community Member
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What did you expected? Normal behaviour for that kind of mommy's boy.

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    TheMFKNXerdo
    Community Member
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The problem is islam, and everything tainted by it. Sadly, islam and christianity have removed so much of our rights and freedoms!

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The bride lost neither rights or freedoms here because she stood up for herself. Your second statement wouldn't be true if more people did.

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    Kathy Brooke
    Community Member
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I haven't flown in a while but don't they still ask you whether you packed your own bag and whether someone else could have put something in it? Basic security is never let anyone add anything to your luggage, even your MIL.

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    tori Ohno
    Community Member
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What about the elephant in the room? Her husband blamed her for what his mother did, that's a very bad start to a marriage. She shouldn't have to protect her belongings, or pull her punches when dealing with an out of line MIL

    Jorge Gonzalez
    Community Member
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What did you expected? Normal behaviour for that kind of mommy's boy.

    Load More Replies...
    TheMFKNXerdo
    Community Member
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The problem is islam, and everything tainted by it. Sadly, islam and christianity have removed so much of our rights and freedoms!

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The bride lost neither rights or freedoms here because she stood up for herself. Your second statement wouldn't be true if more people did.

    Load More Replies...
    Kathy Brooke
    Community Member
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I haven't flown in a while but don't they still ask you whether you packed your own bag and whether someone else could have put something in it? Basic security is never let anyone add anything to your luggage, even your MIL.

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