My Boyfriend’s Mom Kept Calling Me the Wrong Name

In a viral Reddit post, a 30-year-old woman shared a dramatic Thanksgiving story involving her boyfriend’s family. Her boyfriend’s mom had always been attached to his high school ex-girlfriend, and as a result, she frequently called the new girlfriend by the ex’s name—even after multiple requests to stop

On Thanksgiving, she showed up empty-handed, expecting the family to realize that her name wasn’t “Janet” and that she wasn’t responsible for the turkey. This led to a heated confrontation, and the couple ended up being asked to leave. Her boyfriend hasn’t spoken to her since.

Reddit’s reactions were mixed. Some users applauded her for making a stand, while others thought she should have addressed the issue more directly. Ultimately, the post ignited a debate about how far is too far when dealing with disrespectful in-laws.