Woman Shames Daughter-in-Law for Religion & Having Baby Out of Wedlock - Daughter Sets Trap to Shut Her Up

Unaware of the impending reckoning, a woman criticized her daughter-in-law for several reasons—her Catholic faith, bearing a child out of wedlock, and the age gap with her son. The tide turned unexpectedly when the daughter-in-law ingeniously devised a plan to turn the tables in her favor.

In August 2018, an anonymous woman shared her story on Reddit's "Just No MIL" forum. She had a complex background: divorced with a young daughter, 17 years younger than her husband, a Catholic with two piercings and tattoos.

She met her husband when she was freshly divorced and introduced by her mother, who worked with him. Despite initial favor from her mother-in-law (MIL), things changed when her husband proposed. The mother-in-law, referred to as "Bon Bon" by the original poster, had liked her until the proposal.

But afterward, Bon Bon, who initially seemed fine with the woman, reacted strongly. This was because OP's husband had promised years ago that his future wife would gain MIL's approval.

Over the next few days, Bon Bon discovered the planted brochures and items.

When the couple called to share their engagement, Bon Bon's reaction was extreme—loud wails and protests of not knowing her. Despite having interacted with MIL before, the engagement call led to a surprising outburst. The woman left her husband to handle his mom's tantrum while she took a snack break.

MIL's Criticism

After the announcement of the wedding date, a clash emerged as the mother-in-law discovered it coincided with her vacation plans. Despite the bride explaining the financial consequences of changing the date due to existing deposits, MIL accused her of acting maliciously.

Nevertheless, the wedding proceeded without MIL's presence, and, according to the narrator, it was an enjoyable occasion. Around a month later, the woman journeyed to her in-laws' residence out of state, bringing her young daughter along with permission from her ex-husband. This marked the setting for MIL to drop a series of harsh comments.

Criticizing the woman's fidelity, MIL questioned her trustworthiness due to her previous marriage and having a child from that relationship. She also expressed doubts about the bride's intentions, pointing to the age gap between her and her husband as a potential issue.

Adding to this, the mother-in-law revealed a religious bias, mocking her daughter-in-law's Catholic faith and even disapproving of a tattoo she bore. Reacting to MIL's negativity, her son and husband intervened. OP's father-in-law found humor in the age difference, while her husband adamantly defended his wife against his mother's baseless accusations.

Despite the tension, the trip allowed the bride to form connections with her new extended family members. Over time, communication between the bride and MIL remained strained.

This disconnect endured even after FIL's passing, an event the bride regretfully missed due to unavoidable legal obligations. To convey her condolences, the bride sent an elaborate bouquet as a heartfelt gesture.

How Did OP Set a Trap for Her MIL?

Sometime in 2017, OP's husband approached her with an unexpected invitation to a fancy dinner. During the meal, he dropped a bombshell—his mom had tearfully called him, expressing her longing for her "baby boy" and how the holidays had lost their luster after FIL's passing.

The woman's husband had acted on this emotional plea, booking his mother a week-long visit over the Thanksgiving holiday. However, the couple agreed that Bon Bon would stay in the kids' room due to her difficulty with stairs. The daughter-in-law recognized her snooping tendencies and devised a clever plan.

Using her knowledge of MIL's tendencies, OP strategically placed fake brochures around her living space, tackling sensitive subjects. Glossy brochures covered topics like DIY abortions, pornography stardom, and open marriages. These were printed with convincing details on the front and fake websites on the back. Additionally, she planted discreet adult items around the room to further spark her mother-in-law's curiosity.

When Bon Bon arrived, her demeanor was overly sweet, but it didn't take long for her critical side to emerge. The daughter-in-law anticipated this reaction and braced herself. Over the next few days, Bon Bon discovered the planted brochures and items.

Soon afterward, the mother-in-law sent shocked messages, expressing her concerns and disapproval of the content she had "uncovered." The daughter-in-law maintained her poker face and kept the charade going, even ensuring Bon Bon overheard a staged, passionate performance with her son.

On another occasion, Bon Bon attempted to undermine her relationship with her son by urging him to divorce her. She raised issues such as the daughter-in-law's faith, premarital relations, and feminist beliefs. However, her son surprised her with his unwavering support and defense of his wife.

In OP's words, "She [MIL] was gobsmacked. Her precious angel had never done anything but go along with her. She fully expected him to grab the keys and file for divorce."

Bon Bon's visit ended on a subdued note. Despite the tense atmosphere, she returned for Thanksgiving in 2018 with her son warning her to behave. Whether she kept her promise remained to be seen.

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