When my husband and I finally got our own apartment after years of saving, my mother-in-law came over and told us something we couldn’t believe. My mother-in-law feels we owe her something. I still don’t understand why her family is involved when my parents have always been there for us. John and I got married nearly five years ago. My mother-in-law lived with my older brother James, his wife, and their two children at the time.

There was no room in their house for either myself or John. But we didn’t intend to stay, and we both agreed that we should obtain our own place before thinking about having children. We worked tirelessly for four years and were able to save enough money for an apartment. My parents were always there to support and aid us in any way they could. This is how we saved enough money for a down payment in four years. My father then stunned us. They took her in since it was difficult for my grandmother to live independently. They sold her condo and paid us cash, removing the need for a mortgage.

We were able to buy a two-bedroom condo using that money and our savings. Everything went smoothly, and we were in our own space, celebrating our new home, within six months. It was that evening that we learned my mother-in-law’s hidden agenda. She clearly expected us to help her buy a home. “You’ve bought yourselves an apartment, and you’ve received help before; now it’s your turn,” she said to me. “I don’t understand why we should be involved in this,” he added.

We’ve worked hard to reach our goals, and we owe nothing but my wife’s parents. He also said that it was his fault if his brother had not made any changes in his life after all these years. He may do whatever he wants as long as he avoids us.My mother-in-law tried to play the compassionate card by mentioning Sasha’s children and lack of a place to live. However, he remained firm. My mother-in-law eventually left our home. My spouse thought about the problem for a while, but it no longer bothered him. After all, he recently discovered that he will soon be a father.