Well I totally messed that up

[BlackenedDog]

met DPs mum for the first time today. It could not have gone worse.

First, I walked dog shit onto her carpet.

Secondly - she was showing me around her bungalow and telling me she has only just moved in and it all needs decorating as the previous tenants had god awful taste. She used the hallway as an example. I agreed with her that it was awful, she then showed me her bathroom - I said it was even worse than the hallway. She’d just decorated the bathroom.

Thirdly, I knocked a glass off the kitchen side (trying to be helpful and take the mugs away), she was NOT happy at all, apparently she’d had those glasses for years.

Fourthly, I somehow damaged the flush on the toilet. I pressed it and it wouldn’t stop flushing. DP had to take the top off and mess with it.

To make me feel better, DP told me she didn’t like his ex “either” so not to worry.

Mortified and feel like calling time on the whole thing. I can never face her again.

Oh OP if this was one of my sons GFs I'd find it funny - even the dog poo incident, shit happens! Maybe he's round there now fixing the flush and repainting the bathroom 😂 he sounds like a total bore though and as others have said you've dodged a bullet.

This! :)

I have just watched White Lotus and the MIL arriving as a surprise on their honeymoon, all sweetness to the new bride but hidden barbed comments, this thread reminded me of that, although to be fair to the MIL in this case, I wouldnt have liked dog shit in my new home, but not your fault

I agree.
Both sound judgey and humourless. His mum sounds ready to take offence at the drop of a hat. Think of all the utterly crap Christmases you could avoid.

If there's dog pooh outside her house, it won't be the first time someone's done this. He cleaned it up whilst she "Stood with her hands on her hips" Come on! nobody does it on purpose. Maybe she should blame the neighbours who don't pick up their dog pooh.

Bathroom comment - honest
Busted flush - faulty already and no point blaming it on you.

She had little intention of welcoming you and DP's behaviour today is rubbish too.

Fuck off

Sorry op but I'm dying at the dog shit. All i can picture is drop dead fred.
Dog pooh dog pooh lovely lovely dog pooooooooh

This is gold. If they’re actually offended then you’ve dodged a bullet

I'm sorry your DP is being off with you. Honestly your post is hilarious, and if he can't get past it, I hope you find someone with a better sense of humour.

None of those things are the end of the world, they are both being dramatic and ridiculous (as are some of the posters on this thread - 'would never forgive someone', 'would expect a replacement carpet' - for fucks sake). His little dig about cancelling lunch to fix the toilet which is clearly designed to make you feel guilty for breaking the entire system by touching the flush, would be enough for me.

God I think you've done yourself a favour!

Agree! If ever there was a reason for a shoeless house, this is exactly it! 😅Your house will always be cleaner without shoes and I dont know how anyone can argue otherwise. I would be pretty mad at anyone walking dog poo in my house (unless she means accidentally on the door mat which is just a mistake?). Still totally gross! 🤢

Im sorry they’re being off with you, they obviously have no sense of humour at all. Accidents happen, sometimes lots of them 🤣

Just choked on my coffee 😂😂😂

Oh OP - bin them both!

First time I met DiL to be, she started a heavy period and bled all over my new sofa, was feeling sick and tried to get up to the bathroom rather than barfing in the downstairs loo. She didn't make it, but the vomit did, all over the walls🤢

I offered her some of my clothes to wear whilst we got hers cleaned up, but she was adamant they'd be too small ( they weren't) so she wore a dressing gown while her clothes were washed and tumble dried.

And when she was leaving, apologising profusely for everything, told me I was a lot older than she'd expected🤣🤣

We are really, really close. I absolutely adore her, and I think the feeling is reciprocal.

If nothing else, your DP should have your back xx

It's quite useful to have this sort of stress test fairly early on, I think. It's probably best that this one goes back to Mummy, unless you fancy a lifetime of glaring and disapproval, possible from both of them.

Next time take your shoes before entering someone's home, there's a reason why some people insist on shoes off inside the house. 😀If😀If there is a next time that is.

Oh well. I'm sure we've all made a faux pas with the in-laws before. You're not in a relationship with her so I wouldn't worry about it too much.

Agree you might have dodged a bullet with her - would you really want to spend the foreseeable future treading on eggshells around her and dreading visits? Not saying you should break up as no family is perfect, but it should be your DP's job to make you feel at ease, laugh things off, etc.

OP, this is quite tough to come back from. It can still work if your DP is behind you. As others say, your relationship is with DP, not his mum unless he is a mummy's boy and seeks her approval for everything in which case you might want to rethink it.

The silver lining is that this is an acid test for the relationship. You either realise he is a keeper or you had a lucky escape and don't need to waste any more time.

So tell us how long have you been together.....?

My sons first proper girlfriend stayed over and dropped a mug of coffee on his brand new carpet. No problem. She then proceeded to clean the massive patch with undiluted bleach! Why???? I was not a happy bunny.

The dog shit is unforgivable.
Everything else is fine and it she doesn't get over that then you're fucked

You couldn't forgive someone for unknowingly stepping in dog shit? So weird.

@CatJumperTwat I think this thread is a little light-hearted no?

But yes I would struggle to forgive and forget someone dragging dog shit through my house. I thinks it's really rude and careless not to notice - I've stepped in dog shit more times than I've liked and the smell is incredibly strong....hard not to notice. And if you're not able to notice these things, then just remove your outdoor shoes when you enter someone home.

@WineDup reply has made me do that deeply weird snort choke laugh thing. The dog looks highly alarmed at the weird noises.
Brilliant. Great username pun too.

Why? I assume she didn't do it in purpose?

Well you weren't being light hearted, clearly!

I find it truly bizarre you'd blame someone for not knowing they have mess on their shoes.