“I’ll Be Honest: The Whole Family Dislikes My Daughter-in-Law. My Son Said He Wants Nothing to Do with Us”: I Hope They Divorce Soon

I’ll be honest: my daughter-in-law, Ellie, is not liked by anyone in our family. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but it’s the truth. Everyone was surprised when Bryan, my younger son, started dating her. We couldn’t understand what he saw in her. But let me start from the beginning.

Our family gatherings are frequent and cherished traditions. It was during one of these family dinners that Bryan decided to introduce Ellie to us. We were open-minded; after all, guests are always welcome in our home. But the moment she walked through the door, something felt off.

Ellie was polite, yes, but there was a certain air about her that none of us could quite warm to. She had a way of speaking that seemed to carry a subtle condescension, and her humor often left us more offended than amused. My wife, Piper, tried to engage her in conversation, but Ellie’s responses were curt and almost dismissive.

As the evening wore on, the discomfort grew. Ellie criticized the way we decorated our living room, made a snide comment about our choice of wine, and even had the audacity to imply that our family traditions were outdated and silly. Bryan seemed oblivious to her behavior, laughing off her remarks and chalking them up to her “honest nature.”

The visits became more frequent, and with each one, Ellie’s disdain for our ways seemed to deepen. She would refuse to participate in our games, constantly be on her phone, and on one occasion, she openly mocked my eldest son, Jack, for his career choice in front of everyone.

The breaking point came during our annual summer barbecue. Ellie arrived late, didn’t apologize, and then proceeded to berate Bryan for not waiting to eat until she got there. In front of our friends and family, she called him spineless and easily manipulated. It was humiliating for Bryan and infuriating for the rest of us.

After that day, Bryan told us he was tired of trying to mend the rift between Ellie and the family. He said he wanted nothing more to do with our gatherings if it meant having to defend his choice in a partner constantly. It was a painful moment for all of us, especially since we used to be so close.

Now, we hardly see Bryan. He misses out on family milestones and celebrations. It’s as if Ellie has him in her own isolated bubble, away from the people who love him most. Deep down, I hope they divorce soon. It might sound harsh, but I want my son back. I want him to find someone who loves him and respects his family. Someone who can join our gatherings not with scorn, but with joy and laughter.

It’s a sad state of affairs, but that’s the reality. I miss my son, and I mourn for the happy times we once shared as a family.