My boyfriend and i are hosting TG this year, we have a strict no pets rule because our cat is extemely territorial and gets stressed easily. my mil has a small dog that she takes everywhere. when i told her the dog wasnt invited she got offended and said the dog is"family". now shes threatening not to come at all, and my bf thinks im too harsh. AITA for sticking to my rule?
Nta. That is the cats home why should they be distressed, mil can stay home with the dog
NTA. Your house your rules. But your husband should be the one dealing with HIS mother. Key rule on relationships, each person manages their own family.
i felt that way about our parents, thank you…
NTA. Nope. You have absolute authority in your home to run it as you see fit, no reason required, provided it’s lawful.
NTA. Similar issue with my family. My significant other wisely stayed out of it and this rule was enforced. My cats have since passed and the dog is allowed again. My one parent will still offer verbal jabs about it and I ignore them and I’d set the rule again if I felt it was needed.
NAH, I don’t think you’re an AH for putting your pet first, but neither is MIL, she has a right to say she’s a package deal with her dog and opt out of coming. But, under these circumstances, why host? Won’t your cat get stressed by all the human company, too?
Who is planning Thanksgiving dinner in February? I know Reddit is an international platform, so is there another country that I don’t know about, that celebrates their version of “Thanksgiving” in March?😂
Literally I was just thinking this, I’m from Canada and we have thanksgiving in early October, so maybe somewhere else it’s in March??
NTA obviously. Make sure to have your boyfriend take his mother some leftovers. Also make sure you pay attention to other clues that your boyfriend might cave in to his mother to the detriment of your relationship. It might be a clue.
NTA. Your cat is family.
NTA. Your cat is family too, you set the rule for a reason.
We will miss you, hope you have a good thanksgivimg.
NTA
NTA. Then she can stay home. Her ridiculous fascination with her dog is no one’s problem but hers.