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Husband gave me inappropriate birthday present in front of MIL

29 replies

Catlover11 · 03/10/2025 18:08

AIBU to suggest that knowingly allowing me to open skimpy lingerie in front of my MIL was a big no no by my Husband? I have never wished the ground would open up and swallow me like I did with this. It’s three days on and I am still cringing. He hasn’t even acknowledged this and just says she isn’t a prude and knows what happens in relationships!

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OhTheProblemIsDefinitelyMe · 03/10/2025 18:13

Ask him how he expects to get any action whilst your wearing them when all they will make you think of is his mother! 😂

Oblahdeeoblahdoe · 03/10/2025 18:17

I was once at a birthday party where the woman presented her husband with a very large naked photo of herself! Count yourself lucky 😉

Dearg · 03/10/2025 18:17

Bit cringey, but I would let it go.

Unless, that is, he makes a habit of flaunting your private lives to his mum. But I live @OhTheProblemIsDefinitelyMe ‘s answer 😂

Growlybear83 · 03/10/2025 18:18

I really don’t see the problem. It wouldn’t have bothered me in the slightest if my mother in law had been there if I’d been given some nice underwear to open. To still be worrying about this three days later is something of an over reaction! 😆😆

Coffeeishot · 03/10/2025 18:19

OhTheProblemIsDefinitelyMe · 03/10/2025 18:13

Ask him how he expects to get any action whilst your wearing them when all they will make you think of is his mother! 😂

😂 yes this, that will teach him.he needs to find his bloody filter.

Catlover11 · 03/10/2025 18:20

Growlybear83 · 03/10/2025 18:18

I really don’t see the problem. It wouldn’t have bothered me in the slightest if my mother in law had been there if I’d been given some nice underwear to open. To still be worrying about this three days later is something of an over reaction! 😆😆

It’s an all in one thing. Clearly to be worn in one place and one place only and that’s the bedroom

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Vaxtable · 03/10/2025 18:20

i would be asking him to return it

i couldn’t wear it knowing she has seen it!

Hankunamatata · 03/10/2025 18:21

Oh ick

FOJN · 03/10/2025 18:23

Put it on, wait till he compliments you and then casually mention you thought MIL looked a bit jealous and maybe he should buy her some for Christmas.

gingercat02 · 03/10/2025 18:24

Unless it's crotchless with nipple tassels is it not just underwear? His intentions might be different but so what. Still cringing is a bit much

SquishyGloopyBum · 03/10/2025 18:25

I’d ask him to send it back - it’s not a present for you but for him.

allthemiddlechildrenoftheworld · 03/10/2025 18:27

@Catlover11 so, in effect, he bought a present for himself? I wouldnt wear it all then!

Whatifitallgoesright · 03/10/2025 18:28

OhTheProblemIsDefinitelyMe · 03/10/2025 18:13

Ask him how he expects to get any action whilst your wearing them when all they will make you think of is his mother! 😂

Don't forewarn him. Just start talking about his mum when you're getting down to business. Muse aloud about whether she might have some like it and that it would be nice to tell his dad where he got them so she can have a similar lovely surprise....
""I wonder if Mary can spread her legs as wide as this .." "Does she shave down there do you know dear because she's going to need to for these otherwise it ruins the line...."

PeloMom · 03/10/2025 18:29

Vaxtable · 03/10/2025 18:20

i would be asking him to return it

i couldn’t wear it knowing she has seen it!

I don’t think lingerie is returnable but I agree with you.

ColinOfficeTrolley · 03/10/2025 18:30

Bloody hell. Do men still buy women sexy underwear 😂.

  1. That's a present for him, not for you
  2. Are we still in the 80's?
  3. Why did he want you to open it in front of his mum. Seems odd don't you think?

I'm sure I'll get flamed for this opinion and get told women like to dress up sexy for their men etc., but honestly, if my husband bought me any kind of underwear for my birthday, well he'd be taking it straight back. Luckily he wouldn't as his gifts are more thoughtful.

Mumof2amazingasdkiddos · 03/10/2025 18:31

Whatifitallgoesright · 03/10/2025 18:28

Don't forewarn him. Just start talking about his mum when you're getting down to business. Muse aloud about whether she might have some like it and that it would be nice to tell his dad where he got them so she can have a similar lovely surprise....
""I wonder if Mary can spread her legs as wide as this .." "Does she shave down there do you know dear because she's going to need to for these otherwise it ruins the line...."

This!!!! Perfect response 👌🏻

whistlesandbells · 03/10/2025 18:32

In the bin…and the “lingerie”.
What a thoughtless thing to do.

Wynter25 · 03/10/2025 18:32

SquishyGloopyBum · 03/10/2025 18:25

I’d ask him to send it back - it’s not a present for you but for him.

I'd happily wear it for my man. Nothing wrong in some nice underwear

Growlybear83 · 03/10/2025 18:34

Catlover11 · 03/10/2025 18:20

It’s an all in one thing. Clearly to be worn in one place and one place only and that’s the bedroom

I still don’t see the need for you to have been so embarrassed.

XWKD · 03/10/2025 18:35

Wait till he sees the present you give him in front of Mummy! Start planning now.

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 03/10/2025 18:36

It sounds like he might fancy his mother? Has anything else suggested this? Some psychologists think this is likely. He might want to associate sex with her.

Redheadedstepchild · 03/10/2025 18:38

Now - if your mother in law had bought you sexy lingerie to open in front of your husband, THAT would be concerning.

Screamingabdabz · 03/10/2025 18:39

ColinOfficeTrolley · 03/10/2025 18:30

Bloody hell. Do men still buy women sexy underwear 😂.

  1. That's a present for him, not for you
  2. Are we still in the 80's?
  3. Why did he want you to open it in front of his mum. Seems odd don't you think?

I'm sure I'll get flamed for this opinion and get told women like to dress up sexy for their men etc., but honestly, if my husband bought me any kind of underwear for my birthday, well he'd be taking it straight back. Luckily he wouldn't as his gifts are more thoughtful.

I agree with you. Reminds me of seedy old men like Benny Hill chasing a woman in suspenders.

pinkyredrose · 03/10/2025 18:42

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 03/10/2025 18:36

It sounds like he might fancy his mother? Has anything else suggested this? Some psychologists think this is likely. He might want to associate sex with her.

😂

cakeisallyouneed · 03/10/2025 22:04

Butt plugs for him to open in front of everyone on Christmas Day then.