A man shared on a forum how he got his own back on the mother-in-law who couldn’t resist checking his wife’s text messages whenever she left her phone in the room.
Married to a Wonderful Woman
He began by saying, “I’m married to a wonderful woman. She’s smart, funny, and very kind.” That wasn’t where the problems were.
A Nosy Mother-In-Law
He described his mother-in-law as generally pleasant with a great attitude. But there was a quirk in her personality that occasionally grates on the man’s nerves. She had an insatiable penchant for snooping.
The Invasive Habit of Snooping
Whenever his wife left her phone unattended, her mother would casually pick it up and delve into her private text messages. It was a behavior that left the man feeling uncomfortable and, at times, frustrated.
Childhood Control
As the man delved deeper into the issue, he discovered more about her behavior. His wife said her mother’s controlling tendencies were nothing new. Her mother’s constant monitoring had been happening since childhood.
The Unintended Consequences
He was not a fan of this intrusive behavior. Like any couple, he and his wife occasionally exchanged messages that were meant to remain solely between them. These were intimate, personal, and not for prying eyes.
A Brilliant Idea Strikes
As the holiday season approached, the man had an idea to address this issue. On one Christmas day, he seized an opportunity when his wife casually placed her phone on the kitchen counter. Her mother was still present in the room.
Shared His Plan
The man decided to take matters into his own hands, or rather, his wife’s phone. He shared his plan with his wife beforehand.
The Provocative Text
He sent her the most sexually provocative text, describing all the tantalizing things he intended to do to her once everyone else had departed. It didn’t matter that they had never even thought of trying most of them.
Pushing Boundaries
He let his creativity flow. The intent was clear: shock and discomfort, but ultimately, a valuable lesson in respecting personal privacy.
An Audible Reaction
While the man sent the message from the bathroom, he couldn’t help but wonder if there would be a reaction. Almost as if on cue, he heard it—an audible gasp from downstairs, shortly after his wife’s phone pinged with the incoming message.
Confrontation in the Kitchen
As he returned to the kitchen, he couldn’t help but notice that his mother-in-law avoided making eye contact with him. She was clearly taken aback by the shocking text that had just lit up her daughter’s phone.
A Request for a Private Talk
With concern, the mother-in-law approached her daughter, not-so-discreetly requesting a private conversation in another room. The man couldn’t hear their conversation, but the tension in the air was palpable.
Laughter Through Tears
When his wife returned to the living room, her face seemed red, and the man initially thought she had been crying. However, upon closer inspection, he realized she was suppressing laughter. Her mother had questioned her about whether her husband mistreated her and if he always spoke to her in such an inappropriate manner.
A Priceless Christmas Gift
The wife had handled the situation by making it clear that their intimate life was private and not a topic for discussion. Her mother’s discomfort and embarrassment had inadvertently become the best gift the man could have received that Christmas.
The Importance of Trust
He emphasized the importance of trust in a relationship, saying he and his wife trust each other. So, it’s just as important for them to trust their close family too.
Others Agreed
Internet readers shared their own experiences of similar intrusions into their privacy. On discovering her mum had read her texts, one person said, “She admitted to it and said she was just tipsy and curious, but man. It feels violating.”
How to Avoid This
Someone else suggested, “Lock your phone. If people sense that you don’t take their privacy seriously, they won’t be open with you.”
Kicked Out
Another said he kicked a woman he was dating out of his home. He discovered her looking through his phone at texts from months ago.
No More Snooping
Although mistrust and privacy invasion are all too common in relationships or families, one thing is likely. This man’s mother-in-law will be more careful whose text messages she reads in the future.
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