My MIL Started Sticking Passive-Aggressive Notes for Me All Over the House While She Was ‘Temporarily’ Living With Us

When my mother-in-law moved in temporarily, I thought we were doing a good deed. I didn’t expect my entire house to turn into a battleground of sticky notes and silent warfare.

When my mother-in-law (MIL), Linda, moved in with us “just for a few weeks” while her kitchen was being renovated, I honestly didn’t think twice about it. However, her behavior was so bad, I had to get my husband involved.

The thing is, I didn’t mind having Linda in my home because I’m a firm believer that when family needs help, you step up. It’s just how I was raised. But the moment she rolled in her oversized floral suitcase, wearing that pursed little smile and air-kissed both of our cheeks like she was royalty gracing us with her presence, something inside me went cold.

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