Mother Loses It When Son Overstays Welcome and 'Spends' Money on Pricey Presents for Wife Instead of a House of His Own

It's risky to overstay your welcome. For my part, I'd rather show up early and be among the first to leave than linger and ignore any indications that the hosts are trying to evict you.

The story below is an account of a frustrated son. A serious lack of finances forced the original poster (OP) and his wife to move in with his mother. Sharing a confined space strained the already tenuous relationship between OP and his mother, who had never been close. But when OP's wife celebrated her birthday and got a Tiffany bracelet from her mother, things took a sharp turn for the worse. OP's mother grew upset, thinking that OP had presented the bracelet as a gift and that he had spent all of his money on extravagant gifts for his wife rather than putting money aside for a down payment on a home of his own.

OP tried to get through to his mother and explain to her that he wasn't the one who purchased the bracelet, however, she wouldn't listen. So be sure to read the story below if you're interested in finding out what happens next and whether they decided that moving would be the best way to patch things up. After you're done, don't forget to read the story of the uncle who, at the bride's demand, prevents his 'favorite' nephew from attending his wedding!