My in-laws organized a graduation dinner for my son at an upscale restaurant, inviting 12 family members. Since it was a special occasion, I asked my parents to join as well so they could celebrate their grandson. At the end of the evening, my father-in-law covered the $1700 bill but then told me I should pay the 18% tip because I had brought “extra guests.” I refused and left. My wife didn’t say anything during the incident.
That night, I got a harsh message from her: “Forget about me for a while. You ruined our son’s celebration and embarrassed me in front of my family over a few hundred dollars.” When I returned home, I was shocked to see that our bedroom was nearly empty—my wife had moved out and taken most of her belongings.
It’s been three days, and she still hasn’t answered my calls. I thought she would stand by me, but instead, she’s angry and blames me. I can’t help but feel that her father disrespected my parents by making them seem unwelcome. Do you think I was wrong to react the way I did?
—Mark