Family Drama Begins As 190Kg Sister-In-Law Destroys A Priceless Hammock Chair After Being Warned Not To Sit On It

"You never get anything nice. I wanted you to have it."

Maryjane

• Published in Interesting
• June 30, 2022

Living with two families brings its own set of difficulties. And besides, when you are married to somebody, you welcome a new group of people who do care about your partner, and while you would like this new group of people to love and respect you and stick by your side irrespective of what happens, that’s not often the case.

Redditor Fickle-Life-9867 had a first-hand encounter with this scenario. The 35-year-old woman recently shared her experience with the AITA community after having a tough time getting along with her sister-in-law.

Actually, the OP’s oldest son bought her a pricey hammock chair for her birthday. While she was initially reluctant, the young man persuaded her to accept the gift because it was the first present he had ever purchased for his mother, and it was also her birthday.

Unfortunately, the excitement of the gift quickly disappeared when her sister-in-law decided to try it out despite being warned sternly not to due to her weight (as she weighs around 420 pounds). This stern warning, however, did not deter her from trying out the hammock chair and eventually tearing it apart.

This escalated into a heated argument in which both the Redittor’s partner and her 420-pound sister-in-law accused her of fat-shaming. The entire incident created a stir in the AITA community, so keep reading to find out how the story unfolded.

420ish Lbs Sister-In-Law Destroys Beloved Garden Swing

While arguing with your partner and their family or relatives is never convenient, this woman found the courage to share her experience online. We can only imagine how difficult it must have been for the Redditor to be blackmailed for her emotions after witnessing something valuable to her being destroyed in seconds by an unconcerned sister-in-law.

Keep scrolling to read the full story below:

A brief info...

My son got me a hammock

He was excited

I wanted you to have it

I have cherished this swing

There is a weight limit

She was not upset

Five minutes later...

She sat on my swing

She sits there laughing

Sister-in-law knowingly ruined her cherished hammock chair

Many people will agree that the best thing a partner can do in a situation like this is to listen to each person involved with compassion for the distress they’re feeling and not judge them or the other. Also, situations like this put one’s diplomacy and conflict resolution skills to the test.

Read on to know what happens next.

The one thing that was mine

Weight limit is a lie

I thought it would hold

She eats food on camera

She resorted to saying...

The story attracted a lot of attention in the AITA subreddit community. The Redditors unanimously supported the OP and decided her actions were entirely justified (and it's rarely unanimous on Reddit.)

They did not hold back their criticism of her husband, who had sided with his sister. Their reactions and comments were spot-on, so we gathered some of their responses for your reading pleasure.

Whatever this comment says...

She is heavy and she knows it

She destroyed something special of yours

That honestly sounds terrible

You were just holding her accountable

Her inability to listen is the problem

She owes you a new swing

Your swing is not a crane

She disrespected you and your home

She needs to be held accountable

She hurt you by breaking your swing

It's an amazing gift from your son

This is not about her size

Getting caught between your spouse and your close relatives can lead to tension and awkward situations. However, whenever we listen to the stories of our loved ones or relatives, it is critical that we apply wisdom in handling the situation.

We know you have a lot to say on this issue. Weigh in on your thoughts with us in the comments section below.

Maryjane