A 28-year-old new dad in America decided to protect his wife by packing his mother-in-law's belongings and asking her to leave their home due to her frequent interference in their lives. He shared his experience on the internet forum Reddit, receiving support from many users who referred to him as the 'Best Husband of the Year.'

The dad's 29-year-old wife recently gave birth to their 'rainbow baby' after a high-risk pregnancy. They had previously agreed not to host many visitors during the early postpartum period to allow her to focus on recovery. However, the mother-in-law showed up a few days later, and although the couple reluctantly agreed to let her stay for a few days, her behavior soon became intrusive, including criticizing the wife's breastfeeding methods and questioning their takeout meals.

The original poster noted that while he initially tolerated her behavior, he could feel his wife's distress growing. After a particularly emotional night where his wife broke down, he decided enough was enough. In the early hours of the morning, while the family was still asleep, he quietly packed his mother-in-law's belongings and awoke her, offering to help arrange her stay elsewhere but stating she could no longer live with them as it was adding stress to his wife. He expressed, 'I can’t just stand by and watch my wife be disrespected any longer.'

Though the mother-in-law rejected his offers, she left on her own. The next morning, he confessed everything to his wife, who surprisingly felt relieved rather than angry. Opinions among his wife’s family varied; some considered his actions too extreme, while others understood and supported his decision.