In one case, a mother’s son chose to support his wife, even though she repeatedly ignored a clear boundary set by his parent.

While stories of parents mistreating their children or daughters-in-law are common, these examples show the opposite. For instance, one mother’s daughter moved in with her father because she didn’t want to follow her mom’s rules. Later, she wanted to return, but the situation got complicated.

Daughter Wants to Move Back Home but Rejects Her Mother’s Rules
One woman shared on Reddit how she divorced her husband when their daughter, Maria, was ten. She kept the house but faced financial challenges as a stay-at-home mom. Over time, she stabilized her life with a job, managing her money carefully. Meanwhile, her ex-husband, financially secure, made sure their daughter noticed the difference in their lifestyles.

Maria’s father spoiled her with expensive gifts, so she grew up without worrying about money. This put a strain on her relationship with her mother. Once, when her mom couldn’t afford a $1,000 laptop, Maria compared her parents and said her dad was better.

At another point, Maria’s mom tried to help her find a job, but it only led to another argument. Things worsened when Maria, at 17, decided to drop out of high school. This led to a big fight where Maria told her mom, “It’s my life, and I can do what I want.”

The argument ended with Maria moving in with her father permanently. Despite her mom’s attempts to reconnect, Maria refused and claimed she no longer had a mother.