Pakistani TikTok creator @3liyeeen recently shared a video detailing a direct message she received from another Pakistani woman facing severe conflict with her mother-in-law. The video, posted on June 19 as part of the creator's "Desi Dilemas" series, describes how the sender has been forbidden from sleeping in the same bed as her husband since their marriage. Instead, the mother-in-law insists that the wife sleep with her, a situation the woman says has left her feeling trapped and uncomfortable.
According to the message shared by the creator, the couple had planned to purchase a double bed when the wife moved in, but the mother-in-law rejected this idea. The sender noted that despite it being a love marriage, they were unable to go on their honeymoon due to disputes created by the mother-in-law. Additionally, the woman reported being forced to wake up at 7 a.m. to prepare breakfast for her husband, even though he does not leave for work until after 10 a.m. This arrangement has disrupted her sleep schedule, as she often stays awake late due to discomfort.
The woman stated that she asked her husband to intervene and stand up for her, but he took no action. In response to the story, @3liyeeen observed that while this case is extreme, some mothers-in-law create fights at night specifically to prevent sons from approaching their wives. The creator advised that if a husband cannot defend his wife, she must stand up for herself, noting that husbands often ignore such problems believing their wives will do the same.
The video sparked various reactions in the comments section, with viewers criticizing the husband's lack of support and advising the woman to leave the situation. One commenter described the husband as "spineless," while another urged the woman to return to her parents' home, stating that such cultural behaviors rarely change. The Daily Dot noted that it could not independently verify the events described in the video, and the identities of the commenters remain unconfirmed.
Sources: The Daily Dot.