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This is something that one woman retaliated against after her fiancé decided to make a drastic financial decision with his mom without consulting her first. The couple had been together for five years and had extensive conversations about having a family and buying a house together after they were married.
However, his mom had been searching for a house for herself and found the “perfect place” to share with her son, convincing him to split the cost with her. The man didn't see the problem with simply inviting his partner to live there too, but she felt there had been a massive breach of trust. She called off the wedding, and his family's reaction made her wonder if she had overreacted.
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AITA for calling off my wedding after my fiancé bought a house with his mom?
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Commenters were supportive of her decision, especially as more details emerged.
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30-year-old man buys house with mom without telling fiancée, flips out when she calls off the wedding: 'You can move in too of course!'
It's a lesson that most people who get married have to learn at one point or another: a marriage doesn't just permanently link you to a person, but often their family as well. While some find it controversial to prioritize a partner over close family members, the reality is that it is usually necessary if your relationship is serious enough. Ultimately, the person who has the most say in how you build your life is the one you choose to build it with.
This isn't to say that family shouldn't be listened to and supported when it feels right, but some people have a very skewed perspective of when that is appropriate. It can lead people to do things that are disrespectful to their partner just because they want to please their parents or other relatives. It is an unfortunate situation, but not an uncommon reason for tension between a couple.
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