A 26-year-old woman, referred to as “faxxed” on Reddit, shared her troubling experience with her in-laws. After marrying her husband, Robbie, she noticed his family often referred to her as his “best friend” rather than his wife. This confused her, especially since they had been married for two months by that point. When she confronted her sister-in-law, she was told that this was how her mother-in-law and father-in-law saw her. The woman felt disrespected but decided to let it go. However, the situation worsened when her mother-in-law introduced her to a colleague as her son’s “best friend” again.

After discussing the matter with Robbie, they discovered the disturbing truth. Robbie’s father revealed that the family had been making a bet about the duration of their marriage, with the mother-in-law and sister-in-law betting on a short marriage. The “best friend” label was a deliberate attempt to undermine her relationship with Robbie, making her doubt her place in the family. Robbie confronted his parents, leading to a screaming match and temporary estrangement.

The woman and her husband are now considering cutting ties with his family, though the woman hopes for family therapy. Many Reddit users expressed support, condemning the in-laws for their cruel behavior and emphasizing the importance of protecting their marriage. The situation is still unfolding, with the couple trying to navigate their strained relationship with Robbie’s family.