A 30-year-old woman found herself caught in the middle of a family drama during Thanksgiving. It all started when she began dating a man whose family was still not over his previous relationship. Despite her efforts to connect with her boyfriend’s mother, things didn’t go as planned.

A Heartbroken Mother

The breakup between the woman’s boyfriend and his high school sweetheart was amicable. Yet, his mother struggled to accept that their relationship had ended. She even went as far as calling the woman by her son’s ex-girlfriend’s name. It seemed like a habit at first, but it soon became clear that it was meant to hurt.

A Thanksgiving Set-Up

As Thanksgiving approached, tensions rose even higher. During a family gathering, the woman’s boyfriend’s sister mentioned how her brother had praised his girlfriend’s cooking skills to her husband. Taking the opportunity to mock the woman, the mother sarcastically suggested she should cook the turkey for Thanksgiving. But, once again, she used the wrong name.

Making a Stand

Instead of getting upset, the woman decided to play along. She agreed that cooking the turkey was a great idea. She wanted to show her boyfriend’s mother once and for all that she could no longer call her by the wrong name. Little did she know that this playful response would lead to disaster.

The Day of Turmoil

On Thanksgiving day, the woman and her boyfriend showed up at his mother’s house with their usual contributions of wine and dessert. However, they had forgotten to bring the turkey. The woman assumed that Janet, the name her boyfriend’s mother had mistakenly used before, was responsible for bringing it.

A Fiery Fallout

When the truth came out, chaos erupted. Voices were raised, tears were shed, and ultimately, the couple was asked to leave. Since that night, the woman hasn’t heard from her boyfriend and fears their relationship may be over.

Seeking Validation

Feeling confused and upset, the woman turned to Reddit for advice. Was she wrong for playing this prank on her boyfriend’s mother? The responses she got were overwhelmingly supportive. Many people saw her as a hero for standing up to the woman who had made her feel unwelcome and consistently called her the wrong name.

Reader Comments

• “You did what needed to be done. Your boyfriend’s mother was being disrespectful, and you had to make a statement.”
• “I understand why you did it. Sometimes, actions speak louder than words.”
• “Maybe it’s time for your boyfriend to realize how his mother’s behavior is affecting your relationship.”

In the end, it became evident that under the circumstances, the woman’s prank was the only way to make her boyfriend’s mother recognize the hurtful impact of her actions.