AITA … we had relaxing plans this weekend which was needed because we both work way too much and needed a relaxing getaway. Anyway, his mom (who 2 years ago became wheelchair bound) texted and asked for a visit. We see her every 4-6 weeks on average. But of course our trip was put aside to go see her. I am annoyed but he told me I’m being selfish. I just want us to relax but it’s so hard when his mom constantly makes us feel guilty about travel and her being disabled. I know I’m insensitive.

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You're both right and you're both wrong. It's just an unfortunate situation without a real win. Use this as a lesson for how to forge boundaries and plans going forward. Forget about this weekend, what's done is done.

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Very true. Yeah need to set better boundaries.

Has this been a pattern when plans are made to do something or go somewhere, or this the first case of its kind where they were derailed? Honestly, i agree with the above point. I think prioritizing family (especially ones who aren’t doing well health-wise) but at the same time, if you have plans to do something, that should be communicated by your SO to the MIL. So maybe you make plans, and ask them to communicate that in advance to their mother. This is there is no confusion or misunderstanding that you’ll be out of town.

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I also meant to ask, does your SO/Spouse have any siblings? Reason I’m asking is because if mom has needs, are there other family members she can turn to for support? I think that should also be part of the plan. Arranging for someone else to be around when you’re gone or out of town.

You’re looking for a simple answer or absolution. There is none. 2 years may seem like a long time to you, but not for them. If you don’t like it, you can definitely let them know how you feel, but don’t expect them be onboard

I wouldn’t put up with this unless an inheritance is expected. This is too much. Imho.

I guess I’m kind of torn in a way too… now that I think about it, not sure what I’d do if it was my mom, I would hope I’d be more assertive, but who knows…

Maybe you’re not as family oriented as he is and there’s nothing wrong with that.

I personally have a soft spot for older people. I always become close with MIL or FIL for this reason. With my girlfriend, I always ask how they are and if they need anything. I also don’t mind giving up my plans for them since they are family and they are the older ones after all. I want to help them as much as I could and make them happy with the little time they have life in life.

Seeing them every 4-6 weeks is too long imo. You didn’t mention your relationship status with your MIL but this is possibly a compatibility issue with your partner.

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