Why i HATED my Japanese Mother in-law [3jVaLR19dqQ]

Daniel was married to a Japanese woman for nearly two years but never met her mother, sister, or brother because they showed no interest in meeting him, in contrast to a previous Dutch girlfriend whose entire family he met quickly.

The ex-wife's mother strongly opposed the marriage, issued an ultimatum threatening disownment, and urged divorce during disputes; Daniel attributed this hostility to xenophobic attitudes and family trauma from the father leaving for a Korean woman and bequeathing his assets to her.

After a temporary separation, Daniel and his ex-wife reconciled and concealed their continuing marriage from her family for nearly a year before ultimately divorcing permanently.

Daniel felt hurt and unwelcome over his in-laws' indifference, while also noting relief that meetings never occurred due to expected awkwardness over language barriers and traditional Japanese attitudes toward his job as a YouTuber.

Lack of contact with Daniel's Japanese in-laws during the marriage.

Opposition to the marriage from the mother-in-law and underlying family history.

Perceptions of xenophobia and traditional attitudes toward foreign partners and YouTube careers.

Secret reconciliation and eventual permanent divorce.

Daniel waited in an apartment to meet his future mother-in-law, but his ex-wife returned alone in tears after her mother reacted with fury and an ultimatum.

Daniel and his ex-wife married despite her mother's opposition.

Daniel and his ex-wife reconciled following a near-divorce and concealed their renewed relationship from her family for nearly a year, avoiding encounters around town.

Daniel and his ex-wife permanently separated and divorced without him ever meeting her family.

Whether the mother-in-law's hostility was caused strictly by xenophobia, her past experience with her ex-husband's foreign partner, or other unstated reasons.