i’ll be honest i was already irritated before dinner even started bc his mom always has to be involved in everything. she invited herself to our anniversary dinner. we were celebrating 4 years together and she showed up in a white dress. like deadass a literal bridal white floor length dress and heels. said she “wanted to feel pretty too.” i’m already biting my tongue.

anyway we’re all talking and laughing and she cuts me off mid-sentence to tell this long story about how when he was a baby he’d cry if she left the room and she used to sleep on the floor next to his crib. okay whatever. then later she touches his face and goes “you’ll always be my favorite boy. no one will ever love you like i do.”

everyone kinda laughed it off but i was stunned bc it’s not even subtle anymore?? like she’s obsessed with him. i didn’t even think, it just came out of my mouth. i said “do you hear yourself? you sound obsessed. he’s your son, not your boyfriend.”

it was silent. like fork hitting plate silent. his brother literally choked on his wine. his mom looked like i slapped her. she said i was being “disrespectful and dramatic” and started crying saying “i’ve loved him longer than anyone” and “you don’t understand mother-son bonds.”

he took her side. said i was rude and “ruined the mood” and he didn’t even check on me when i got up and left. i ubered home. he hasn’t texted.

my best friend says i went too far but idk. it’s been 2 days and all i feel is more angry. like i’m supposed to compete with this woman forever?? be second to someone who acts like she’s his ex??

idk i’m spiraling. did i cross the line or finally say what no one else would??