Mother-in-Law Charges Woman $200 For Accidentally Cracking Outdoor Chair

A Reddit user shares that her mother-in-law has been giving her a hard time because she doesn’t plan to have kids. So, her mother-in-law says “disparaging remarks,” such as how much money she makes and how much she weighs.

The Mother-In-Law Just Needed A Reason

The original poster (OP) and her husband went to the mother-in-law’s house for a birthday celebration. OP joined others outside and sat on one of the weather-damaged chairs.

However, when OP sat on the chair, it cracked. OP apologized immediately and tried to explain it was an accident. 

However, none of the guests stressed over it. Instead, they said, “It’s fine,” and she shouldn’t worry about it. Even after OP asked what she could do, everyone tried comforting her, saying, “accidents happen.”

But, later in the evening, OP’s husband said he received an invoice from his mother. His mother was charging OP $200 for breaking the chair. The mother-in-law also added that she didn’t send the invoice to OP because she didn’t believe OP could afford this “not cheap” chair.

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“She Has Had Enough With All Her Antics”

After contemplating what to do, OP sent a “diplomatic” message to her mother-in-law informing her she won’t be going to her house anymore. OP’s reasoning was she didn’t want to break “more expensive things.”

As for OP’s husband, she told him he’s a “grown man,” and he is free to go as he wishes.” She won’t prevent him from seeing his mother.

What Does The Reddit Community Have To Say?

A Reddit user wants to remind the mother-in-law that chairs are meant to be sat on. And, if the chair breaks, it has failed to do its job. Another Reddit user said if they were the host, they would be the one to apologize for having a guest deal with that. 

Regarding the mother-in-law’s overall behavior, a Reddit member said she is acting like a “vicious bully,” punishing OP for not giving her what she wants. 

They also warn her to prepare for things to get worse. So, OP and her husband need to be on the same page. OP’s husband must have her back and hold the line against his mother.

Is OP in the wrong for breaking her mother-in-law’s chair? Is the mother-in-law’s behavior acceptable for invoicing OP? Or is the mother-in-law being petty because OP won’t give her grandchildren?