My Sassy MIL Took over Our Bed Without Asking for Years—But This Time,

My mother-in-law, Monica, always claimed our bedroom during visits, disregarding our requests to use the guest room and messing up our space. Tired of her invasions, I set a trap: I hid risqué lingerie, adult toys, massage oils, and suggestive items around our bedroom, even queuing provocative titles on our TV. The next morning, Monica, visibly shaken, insisted on moving to the guest room without explanation. My plan worked perfectly—she and her husband stayed within the guest

room’s boundaries for the rest of their visit. When they left, Monica stiffly admitted the guest room was “comfortable.” A day later, Jake got a text: they’d booked a hotel for their next visit. My strategic lesson in boundaries ensured our bedroom remained ours, ending Monica’s takeover for good.