AITA for calling my wife entitled and not standing up for her when my mom's boyfriend yelled at her?
We’re in the classic “we’re living with my mom” saga, but with a twist: the house is run by a guy named Brian, the mom’s boyfriend, and his friend Christine, who apparently thinks the world is a giant chewing gum station.
Our protagonist (OP) and his wife Rachel are in a financial jam and have been squatting in their mother’s place. Mom’s been a saint—she’s got the kids and the free lodging—but the plot thickens when Brian starts hosting parties, and Christine shows up to “add flavor” to everything, even the expensive Canada Goose jacket that now bears her teeth prints. Rachel is less than thrilled, especially with a sick little boy in the mix, and she wants Christine banned. Mom says no, because “she’s the owner, not Brian.” Rachel points out that Mom owns the house, not Brian, but Mom calls that “controlling and weird.” Classic family drama.
Then Brian gets called out for inviting Christine to a party while the kid has a cold. He says he’ll “talk to her” (but has already tried). Rachel calls him a “loser who mooches off his girlfriend.” Brian laughs, calls her “stupid mouth,” and claims he can have anyone he likes over in the house he pays for. Rachel cries. OP tells her the truth: the financial arrangements are none of her business, and she’s entitled. She accuses him of not caring about the kid’s health and being afraid of Brian. Now she wants OP to talk to Mom, but OP says he doesn’t want to.
Long story short: Mom, Brian, Christine, and a hypochondriac wife are all living under one roof, and no one’s sure who’s in charge. OP is stuck between his love for his wife and his desire to keep the peace with Mom and her “favorite” boyfriend.
The Comments (reimagined for chuckles)
Comment 1:
Christine is an unhinged lunatic and you shouldn’t want her around your child either.
Rewritten:
“Christine is basically a live‑action episode of ‘Mouth‑Munch Madness.’ Anyone who thinks it’s fine to put her teeth on your Canada Goose should probably also consider a career in dentistry. Baby, no one wants a bite‑mark on their blanket.”
Comment 2:
“Yeah, but OP’s wife saying the house doesn’t belong to Brian…when it doesn’t belong to her either…like the wife of the owner’s son is always going to be lower in the pecking order than the person sleeping in the owner’s bed…OP’s wife needs to get her thoughts under control before they get kicked out. If she doesn’t like Christine she can keep her son in their own room while Christine is over. Their son is already sick, he shouldn’t be out where there is company anyway.”
Rewritten:
“Picture this: you’re living in Mom’s house, but Brian’s the actual landlord (he pays the bills). So, who’s boss? The wife, the mom, or the guy with the questionable dental hygiene? The solution? Lock the kid in his room like a quarantine zone and keep Christine out of the kitchen. Seriously, the kid’s already got a cold—no one needs a new chew toy for that.”
Comment 3 (ESH):
“She’s your wife. Don’t let other people talk to her like that…It’s a health risk to your child if this woman puts her mouth on everything. You probably should have backed her up…Your wife is living somewhere for free…calling someone stupid who is letting you live there for free is…well, stupid.”
Rewritten:
“You’re in a marriage, not a free‑for‑all hostel. If someone’s putting their mouth on everything, it’s a germ‑barrage, not a bonding experience. The wife should be defended, not silenced. And calling the “stupid” guy who lets you live for free is just…extra weird.”
Comment 4:
“Why is Christine putting everything in her mouth?? Why is she biting on coats?”
Rewritten:
“Christine’s chewing habits are the modern equivalent of a viral TikTok trend—except nobody’s laughing. Who’s the mastermind behind this mouth‑chewing circus? Spoiler: it’s not your kid.”
Comment 5 (ESH):
“Your wife has a lot of mouth for someone living in someone else’s house…Christine…needs to go back to kindergarten and learn that we do not touch what isn’t ours. Your mom’s bf needs to try harder to rein in his friend, or not invite her over until she can control herself.”
Rewritten:
“The wife is basically a health inspector in disguise, and Christine is the villain in a toothpaste commercial gone wrong. Mom’s boyfriend should probably start a “no‑mouth‑on‑clothes” policy before the next party. Trust us, the kids will thank you later.”
Comment 6 (ESH):
“...She may have pica, or she may just be a total ass. It doesn’t matter...she’s an adult, she controls her behavior or she stays home.”
Rewritten:
“Whether Christine has a medical condition or just a taste for the unconventional, the bottom line is: adults have to pick whether they want to chew or not. If she can’t control her oral adventures, maybe it’s time for a ‘stay‑home‑and‑bite‑only‑food’ agreement.”
TL;DR
Mom’s house, Brian’s parties, Christine’s mouth‑chewing chaos, and a hypochondriac wife—all in one story. The solution? Keep the kid isolated like a germ‑bunker, give Christine a “no‑mouth‑on‑clothes” rule, and maybe, just maybe, have the wife stand up for herself. Because if you’re going to live with people who think their teeth are a form of décor, you might as well have a laugh and a good pair of gloves.