Story 2:
It was my birthday. My MIL was in a sour mood from the start. She rolled her eyes when I brought out appetizers. Called my dress “a bit much for a home dinner.” At one point, I told her, “If you’re this unhappy, maybe you should just leave!” She picked up her purse and left.
When I told my husband about it, his face went pale. My heart broke when he revealed, “Today is not just your birthday. It’s hers too. She told me a week ago she wasn’t doing anything this year. Said it was more important to focus on you, since we’re newlyweds.” The next morning, I went to her house with a cake and apologized. We planned a shared birthday party for next year.
