Natalie reached out to us, furious about her mother-in-law constantly showing up at their house uninvited. Frustrated, she decided to install a hidden camera to find out what was really going on. But when she reviewed the footage, her life was turned upside down.
This is Natalie’s letter:
My husband gave his mom our house key. I was furious, but she smiled and said, “You must have forgotten that I paid for this house!” I tried to argue, but my husband shrugged and said, “She paid for the house, so we can’t say no!”
I couldn’t stop him from giving her the keys, but I decided to secretly install a camera.
Months later, I went on a work trip to another state, but when I returned, something felt weird in the house. Small but expensive decorations were missing. That’s when I remembered the camera. I checked it and couldn’t believe my eyes. My reality crumbled in a second. It showed my husband and his mother packing small items from the house.
I confronted him, and he said that his mother was angry and felt offended by my initial refusal to give her the keys, so she decided to take back the gifts she had given us for our wedding.
The worst thing is that my husband is on his mom’s side. He says that my reaction was unfair toward her and that I should’ve respected her more.
Was I asking for too much if I wanted privacy in my own home?
– Natalie
Here’s what people think about this situation.
- I had my Mum and Dad’s house keys, and they had mine, neither of us used them unless they were asked to or there was some kind of emergency — that’s respect! If you can’t have respect in this situation, you are a despicable human being! Get your key back ASAP! © Joan Hallett / Facebook
- Oh boy, this is unacceptable. Anyone with one ounce of decency, would not this to anyone, much less to family. I agree that you’re on your own here. © Helena Lemos / Facebook
- I would ‘pack up’ my own stuff and run, you will never have husband on your side and mamma will never let you have your privacy. © Silvi May / Facebook
- Mama has control…..I have a key to my daughter’s house, but only used in times of need or emergency with them. I live downstairs from my son, and I never just go up and make myself at home, much less do as this mil did. Sounds like mama and son have issues. © Sandra Roberts Queen / Facebook
- I have a key to both my son and daughter’s house. I only use it when they make a request which requires me to use it. I wouldn’t dream of abusing it. (They have keys to my house too, but they never know where they are). © Pamela Rodrigue Miceli / Facebook
- Get a good divorce lawyer. Your MIL is stealing from you, and your husband is in cohorts with her. YOU WILL NEVER matter in his life, as he is Mummy’s boy, and MUMMY will always come first. © Che Ali / Facebook