A woman shared on Reddit how, over three years of marriage, she was often excluded from her husband’s family dinners—unlike his brothers’ partners who were always invited. Her husband regularly told her to stay home, which left her feeling hurt and confused.

Fed up, she secretly made a reservation at the same restaurant where her husband was dining with his family. She arrived shortly after, casually walking past their table to surprise him. Her husband was shocked and upset, calling her actions rude and arguing afterward.Seeking answers, she confronted him, only to learn his mother disliked her because of her race, personality, political views, and past decisions. Her mother-in-law even pressured him to find someone “more like him.” Shocked and hurt, the woman packed her belongings and stayed with her sister, unsure if she and her husband would separate or divorce.Commenters praised her bravery and supported her decision, warning that staying with such a family could only bring more pain. She wondered if she’d overreacted but found strength in the community’s support.