Summary
A woman posted on Reddit about wanting to reduce the time she spends at her boyfriend's parents' house on weekends. Despite suggesting visiting less often, her boyfriend returned to their old routine, causing tension. The post received significant attention, with many Reddit users supporting her desire for personal time.
Key Facts
- The woman spent about 40 of the last 52 weekends at her boyfriend's parents' house.
- She feels drained and disconnected from her own life because of these frequent visits.
- She suggested visiting less often to her boyfriend, who initially agreed but then returned to their old routine.
- The situation escalated when she chose to stay home one weekend, and her boyfriend's mother felt hurt.
- The Reddit post gained nearly 9,000 upvotes and over 2,000 comments.
- Many commenters supported her need for personal time and criticized her boyfriend for involving his family.
- Some commenters compared the frequent visits to an unpaid residency, arguing the arrangement was excessive.
- Commenters emphasized the importance of setting boundaries in relationships.
