I confronted my husband’s family about their covert exclusion of me from their events – I was shocked by their justification

When Ada’s husband’s family stopped having their traditional monthly dinners, she knew something was wrong. But what she discovered at a local restaurant changed her relationship with her in-laws and revealed a shocking truth about her sister-in-law.

I have been married to Max for three years, and we dated for two years before that. His family had this wonderful tradition where Max’s parents, his two brothers, and their partners would all get together for dinner once a month.

They had a particular restaurant they loved with warm lighting and cozy but fancy chairs that made every dinner feel special. I loved these gatherings. The warm buzz of conversation, plates clinking, and laughter filling the air made me feel like I truly belonged.

Until I didn’t.

Recently, the monthly dinners stopped and were replaced by Max’s sudden weekly work outings.

“Sorry, honey. This project is taking longer than I expected. I have another dinner with the partners and my coworkers again,” Max said one evening, adjusting his tie in our bedroom mirror.