A disturbing comment on X warned: “Don’t marry him if his mother is still alive. You will blame yourself.” This remark is problematic on multiple levels. It spreads fear and distrust in relationships by suggesting that a woman’s marital happiness depends on the presence of her partner’s mother, framing family dynamics as inherently dangerous. It also unfairly generalizes all mothers-in-law, promoting stereotypes and toxic assumptions about women’s roles in families. Comments like this create unnecessary anxiety and perpetuate negativity around marriage, rather than encouraging healthy communication, boundaries, or mutual respect. Social media is meant for discussion, but spreading fear under the guise of advice is neither constructive nor responsible.
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