There are some lucky souls who have developed an amazing relationship with their in-laws. But many people aren't so lucky to form a close bond.
In fact, some people's experiences make you grateful for your lot in life. One woman has recently noticed that her mother-in-law refuses to call her son by his real name.
She has now asked for advice on Reddit on how to confront her over the extremely awkward issue. The new parents named their firstborn after the woman's father-in-law.
His middle name was taken from her mother-in-law's dead brother - and both are very common names. So common that the woman thought nobody would ever have an issue with them.
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