Family group chat

Wife was added to husband’s family group chat after mother-in-law made a nasty comment about her.

Hateful messages found

Wife searched for her name and found more than a dozen hateful messages from mother-in-law.

Wife’s response

Wife replied with variations of 'This is a lie', 'How could you?', 'I thought we were friends!', and 'You should be ashamed of yourself'.

Family storm

Mother-in-law left the group because she 'is being attacked' while some family members apologized to wife.

“is being attacked”

Husband’s criticism

Husband criticized wife for upsetting his mother by saying she 'is old and not going to change'.

“is old and not going to change”

Wife’s reaction

Wife said she needed time away from husband and family who would abuse her behind her back.

Relationship status

Wife and husband stopped talking after wife felt unsupported by family and husband.

Wife’s question

Wife asked if relationship was salvageable and if she should try to fix it.

Prudence’s advice

Prudence said relationship was salvageable but husband should support wife more.

Wife’s next steps

Wife should return to husband, explain how hurt she was, and tell him what she wants him to do.

Husband’s family dynamics

Husband’s family has harsh criticism and twisted accountability that affects his behavior.

Relationship outcome

Wife and husband stopped talking after wife felt unsupported by family and husband.