Arsalan Sajid
Many of us are familiar with stories of in-law relationships, where fathers or mothers have peculiar interactions with their son- or daughter-in-law. These dynamics often arise out of obligation rather than genuine connection, placing strain on the husband or wife who must navigate these relationships for the sake of their partner.
OP and her mother-in-law had clashing personalities but had to tolerate each other because they both loved OP’s husband. OP’s mother-in-law, who was suffering from PTSD, sought comfort in the companionship of a pet. In an effort to maintain peace and accommodate her mother-in-law’s needs, OP agreed to allow a pet in their home. However, she never anticipated that her mother-in-law would arrive with a goat, seemingly intending to provoke OP, who detested dirtiness in the house.
Read on to discover OP’s response to this bizarre situation, and feel free to share your thoughts below.
Source: Reddit
1. OP was furious when her mother-in-law brought an emotional support goat into her home.
2. OP and her mother-in-law had a strained relationship, but due to OP’s husband’s connection to both of them, they had to make compromises.
3. Despite being a clean freak, OP accommodated a pet in her home due to her mother-in-law’s struggle with PTSD, even though she typically disliked having pets.
4. OP was taken aback when her mother-in-law brought a goat to their home as her emotional support animal.
5. Her mother-in-law insisted that the goat was her comfort animal and declared she wouldn’t stay without it in the house. OP promptly escorted them both out of her house.
6. Her mother-in-law opted for a goat as her comfort animal, as OP had never specified the pet preferences. OP’s parents disapproved of her behavior, and her husband felt powerless amidst their disagreement.
Now that you’ve read the story, let’s dive into what Redditors had to say. Keep reading to discover other people’s perspectives on the matter.
7. The Redditor expresses disapproval of the mother-in-law’s actions.
8.The Redditor suggests that OP’s mother-in-law achieved her goal of provoking her, and advises that OP should have pretended not to care in order to thwart her plan.
9. If OP had behaved normally, her mother-in-law would be devastated by the failure of her plans.
10. The Redditor expresses enthusiasm about the notion of keeping a goat as a pet.
11. According to the Redditor, if OP were to be indifferent to having goats in the house, her mother-in-law would devise another scheme to upset her.
12. The Redditor acknowledges that if OP were to enjoy goats, her mother-in-law would likely find another animal to bother her with.
13. The Redditor suggests that goats are not suitable indoor pets and believes that OP’s mother-in-law brought them in intentionally to annoy her.
14. It is seen on TV so it must be true!
15. Well, I’ve never seen a goat eating furniture, though!
16. OP’s mother-in-law should know better that baby goats excrete a lot and anywhere.
17. The Redditor appreciates the humorous side of the situation, especially considering that OP’s father wanted to pet the goat.
18. That is definitely another debate!
19. She might end up being laughed at or even banned from entering the market.
20. The Redditor humorously refers to the human as the support animal for the goat calling it a fainting goat.
Given OP’s aversion to dirtiness in her home, her mother-in-law’s decision to bring a goat was clearly intended to provoke her. Goats are not suitable house pets, as they tend to eat everything and leave droppings everywhere. They are better suited for outdoor environments, such as farms, where they can graze freely. It’s amusing to imagine how the mother-in-law would manage caring for the goat indoors if OP had allowed it. While the situation may seem humorous to us, it’s likely quite frustrating for OP to deal with such incidents.
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