There’s a specific reason certain items and furniture pieces come with instructions and, if applicable, weight limitations. And the reason is to ensure safe and proper use, clear as the sky is blue, one might think. However, that’s not so apparent to everyone.
Recently, a woman turned to the famous AITA subreddit with a sincere question: “AITA for making my SIL feel like shit about her weight?” So apparently, a 35-year-old woman was accused of body shaming after she couldn’t contain her anger at her sister-in-law. While visiting, the latter broke her cherished hammock chair after being told it wouldn’t hold her weight. To make it clear, the chair’s weight limit was 250 lbs, and the SIL weighed around 420 lbs. Nevertheless, she still sat on the chair, and that’s when the woman heard ” a loud crash.”
The chair was a precious gift from the Original Poster’s eldest son, so it was a sentimental piece of hers. However, the SIL didn’t seem to be bothered too much by breaking OP’s gift. OP’s husband seemed to side with his sister and called it “just a [fricking] swing.” SIL didn’t even try to reimburse or apologize for the inconvenience. Instead, she has resorted to saying that the OP is a “[crap] bag for making her feel like her weight is a problem.”
The OP turned to the AITA community to find out whether she was really the jerk in this situation. Redditors delivered a pretty unanimous verdict, but you’ll have to scroll to the very end to find it out. Also, what’s your opinion on this situation? Let us know in the comments. And if you are interested in reading more AITA stories, check out the recent ones we’ve covered by clicking here, here, and here!
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This woman recently revealed how enraged she was after her sister-in-law knowingly ruined her beloved hammock chair
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The story sparked a lot of discussion in the community, and here’s what people had to say about it
