Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update - Awkward Tuesday: In-Laws Anonymous

Episode Date: October 7, 2025

One of our listeners needs our help with an IN-LAW INFESTATION. We’re gonna try to assist and get her mother in law out of her home in a brand new Awkward Tuesday Phone Call!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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But if anyone wants to know, I'll share, just ask. Oh. Dan, we did ask. Yes, we asked you to tell the story. Sleep paralysis scares me. Next time, Dan's like, hey, if you guys want me to leave a comment on this, just let me know. Yeah. Tell us.

All right. Spill the tea, Dan. Yeah, let us know what you think of today's awkward Tuesday phone call. It's brand new and it starts right now. It's Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning, and we got an email from a woman who was desperate for our help because she's had something in her house for nine days and could not get rid of it. No matter what she tried, leaving the door open, shoeing it with a broom, it just wouldn't go. And that something is her mother-in-law.

What is this chupacabra? I know. It's even scarier than the room. Ring Part 2. Oh, wow. And the worst part is it's caused an issue between her and her husband. Oh, what is not shocking? So we're going to try to assist during a brand new Awkward Tuesday phone call right after this.

It's awkward. It's Tuesday. It's awkward Tuesday phone call. We all have informal titles on this show. Oh. Like Alexis is our resident dog walker slash party girl. Jose is our resident video game expert slash professional napper Yeah, watch me nap on stream

And Brooke is the poster child for getting along with your mother-in-law She is, there is not one person I know who beats Brooke in total grace, humility, and tact when dealing with the mother of your spouse I appreciate that and I appreciate that you're known as a guy that's never sarcastic No. I love that. I love that about us. Thank you. Aren't we great? We sure are. Unfortunately, not everybody has that tight bond that Brooke does with her mom-in-law. And apparently that's the reason our listener, Abby, has reached out for help today. So, Abby, welcome to ILA, in-laws Anonymous. This is a safe space for you.

We're happy to have you here. How are you doing? I'm doing okay. How are you doing? Doing good. In-law issues, huh? I've never had them. Don't know. I can give any advice. We'll see how this goes, but tell us about the situation you find yourself in. Well, I've been married for a couple of years now, and my husband is an architect, and he does periodically have to travel for work. But his most recent trip, he had to be gone for about two months.

Oh, that's a long time. Oh, wow. Like no contact at all with him, or like... He's an architect. He's not in the secret CIA or something. He could be architecting in the center of the earth. He could be architecting the new Pentagon, bro. I don't know what field of work he's in exactly. No, we were able to talk and, like, FaceTime a little bit.

But it's just in a different country, so it's not really feasible for me to come visit him. Yeah, that makes sense. That makes sense. And it sucks when the time difference is so big. And they're on the metric system over in whatever other country. And I'm sure that plays a role in it. How many stories is this? I don't know in metrics.

Yeah, so a lot of confusion going on there. So he was gone overseas, as I'm guessing, when the issues are. started. Actually, it was when he got back. Oh. Oh. Why? What happened? Well, the day he got back, I was so excited, so happy to have him home. Yeah. I bet. Yeah. But when we got back from the airport, his mom called, and she's like, hey, I'm on my way over. And we're like, okay, like nothing was planned. Okay. Oh, she invited herself over to your place when he got home. I see. And you You two were planning on making up for two months away from each other. Brooke, why are you immediately?

Yeah, that's immediately where your mind went. Good. That's where I would have been. Okay. Oh, God. Tell us what happened with the mom-in-law. Well, when she got there, I thought, okay, like, she's just staying for dinner, like, because I'm sure she missed. Yeah.

My husband's name is Keith. I'm sure she missed Keith, too. Oh, no. It's her baby. Okay. Yeah. Because we usually see her a couple of times a week. She doesn't live all that far, but.

Far enough. Yeah. I recommend a whole state, but whatever. Yeah. Short flight at least, right? But this makes sense. Everybody's excited to see Keith again after two months away. So you have dinner together?

Yeah, we all have dinner together. And then she's like, oh, my bag is in the car. And I'm like, oh, I guess she's staying in the night. Oh. Wait, she lives, like, driving distance to your house. You see her a couple times? Sort of. Like, it's not super far. It's definitely drivable, but, like, she also can't really drive at night.

Okay. Yeah. All right. So she stays one night. That's okay. She didn't stay just one night. She stayed for nine days. Oh. Nine days. She didn't leave. Nine days of unannounced mother-in-law time, huh?

Yeah. Okay. That's your favorite. Okay. Well, I mean, what did your husband? I want to know what your husband said to all of this. I mean, he was slightly annoyed because she just would follow us around. Like, whichever one of us was home, she would just follow us around talking.

and asking questions and like, oh, God, it was a lot. It was a lot. Nine days of that must be pretty taxing on you mentally. So what is so bizarre? And you're like, when is she going to leave? Right. So what happened? So one night, my husband was out.

He's at the grocery store and she's following me around. And I'm just, I'm at the end of my rope. I just want to be able to hang out with my husband and like reconnect. In all the ways. Sure. Well, what happened? I was trying to be around the bush about when are you leaving, and she wasn't getting it, and I just got frustrated, and I said, you know what, you just need to leave.

You've been here for too long. You just have to go. Oh, no. I mean, it's understandable. Okay, Brooke is applauding that. She doesn't think you used harsh enough language. That's not true. I'm sure that she was hurt hearing that.

She was very hurt, and she kind of hucked out, and then she called my husband, while he was told the grocery store and told him what happened. So I didn't even get a chance to tell him. Oh, no. Now you're the bad guy. Yeah. And he thinks now that, like, I hate his mom, and I don't. I mean, I felt awful when she left.

I was like, oh, my God. Like, that's not how I wanted this to play out. Yeah. Even if you don't believe that, it's really nice if you say. No, we make fun of it. like my mother-in-law a lot, but I do love my mother-in-law too. You know, like, it's a complicated relationship to have. Yeah. So, Abby, now that we've heard your story, you know, this is the awkward Tuesday phone call. So what advice are you looking to get from us before you call?

Who are we calling? Well, we're going to be calling my husband because he's been very upset with me since she left. And I try to talk to him about it, but he's like, okay, well, you know, your action said something else. Oh, yeah. Classic mama's boy. Well, we'll see if we can change his mind and get him to realize you don't hate his mother when we come back and do your awkward Tuesday phone call

right after this. It's awkward. It's Tuesday. It's awkward Tuesday phone call. You could write a Dr. Seuss book called Oh, the things you shouldn't say to your mother-in-law. And one of those things you shouldn't say to her is you need to get out.

of this house you are driving me and my husband crazy right now please leave oh I don't know if there was even a please yeah I was really sugar-coding it with that recap but that's exactly what our listener Abby said to her mom-in-law and honestly it's kind of understandable that she did because the mom showed up uninvited ended up spending nine straight days there still though Abby understands it was not a good move especially because her husband found out yeah so now he thinks Abby hates his mom. That's not a good feeling for a marriage. I think it's also not good because it's not true. She doesn't hate her. She loves her. It's just she was pushed to the brink. Exactly. And how long ago did this happen, Abby? I was just a couple days ago. Okay. So now Abby's come to us for advice on how to

convince her husband. She doesn't hate his mom. She just really wanted to reconnect with him alone. Just a little bit. Brooke, what's your advice for how she can do that? Well, listen, I have said a lot of things I should not have said to my mother-in-law, okay? Not just your mother-in-law to a lot of people. Yeah. No, but when you're talking to your husband about your mother-in-law, it's a really sticky, weird space, right? Because that's his mom.

No matter how many negative feelings or how irritated you are, that's still his mom. So he's going to defend her no matter what. I would recommend not commenting at all about her behavior and just fall on the sword, you're sorry, and leave it at that. Okay, it's like say less. Say less and take the blame. What do you think about that, Abby? I mean, I think that there is something there, and yes, I should take some blame for, like,

especially how I acted towards her, but I still feel like her staying that long without a conversation with either one of us was kind of inappropriate on her part. So she doesn't like your advice. Yeah, Brooks' advice just got rejected. Jose, maybe you have something better for Abby. Well, actions speak louder than words. So, yeah, sure. You could say you don't hate his mom, like Brooks suggested.

But it would be even better to show him. So I suggest you tell your husband, you want to invite his mom over for a special celebration just for her. Like a, I don't know, if her birthday's coming up, maybe a dinner party. Oh, I see. And let's have your mom over. Or maybe plan a thing for her and her son. And it's Abby's idea. What do you think of that?

Yeah. I definitely think I could do something that's like that because her birthday is coming up. Oh, that was actually, that was legit advice, Jose. Good job. Good job, Jose. Okay. So there you go, Abby. You have a little bit of wisdom on your side now, but we're going to dial your,

you're not, no, not your mother-in-law. Oh, God. Don't do that. Don't call that. That conversation won't go well. No, we're dialing your husband, Keith, right now, and we will step away, let you make this awkward call. You feel ready?

I think so. Okay. Good luck. Good. Here we go. Hello? Hey, it's me. Hey, hey, everybody.

How are you? I'm good. How are you doing? Hanging in there, I guess, everything considered. Yeah, yeah. I kind of wanted to talk to you about that, just because I know it really upset you. and your mom too, and I just don't want it to, like, be like that between all of us. You know, you can't just do that to her because she, you know, she's good to us.

She's really good to us. It's not fair. No, you're right. She is, and she didn't deserve that, like, fully admitting that the way I handled it was wrong. But you had been gone for months. And not that I would have had a problem with her coming over, but she didn't really, like, let us know that she was coming or how long she was staying. You know, Ab, just stop, please.

Okay. She's family. And there's no way I'm sending my mom to a hotel. So although I do appreciate you taking some responsibility here, I do think that it's just a little absurd that you acted the way that you did. you say absurd but like I need you to put yourself in my shoes because how would you react if like I would I react I would be a loving husband to your mom and I would treat her like she's my mom like come on ab you already know that I know I'll tell you one thing I wouldn't do I wouldn't tell

your mom which you told mine my mom's coming to me now and she's telling me that that I shouldn't be with someone as crude as you. You want to know why? Whoa. Why? Because you told my mom that you just want to f*** her son. You just want to fuck me. Like, who tells that to somebody's mom?

Whoa. I've not said that. Oh, my God. What? You said that? We're on the radio. What is going on right now? Lots happening, Keith.

What's happening right now? Oh, Keith. What is it? We want to know. Yeah, so there's been a lot of people listening to this phone call because you're on the radio right now with a show called Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning. Oh, my God. I am sorry, Pete.

We are stunned. Yeah. Abby. This is a roller coaster. You said that? No. You really called a radio station. I said.

I know, I know. But I just, I was having a hard time and I just needed to talk to you about it. And I needed some advice. And they give really good advice. so I just thought I would... You didn't follow any of it. None of the advice was really taken. And you didn't give us the whole story.

Yeah. You actually said those words to his mom? No. I said I wanted like a love-making session. Oh. Oh, that's so disgusting. Mom worded it better than you. I would never...

I would never tell your mom that. That's just so disgusting. Oh. Yeah. I think that, you know, the words, are a little harsh, but the feeling underneath it is kind of sweet. Is it? Do you think I want my mom to know, like, you know, I got a little little at home?

I do not want details of your marriage right now. No, no. I mean, off air, yes, but not now. And Abby, do you not have a door to your bedroom? We do, but I feel awkward. Yeah, come on, Brooke. You do it with your in-laws in the room next to you? They're in another room.

That might have got her to leave sooner. Yes! Have you done it? But listen, the last thing that we want to do is shame Abby for just being honest and putting her emotions and her desires out into the world. It is true. She's apologizing. And Keith, I bet your mom wants grandbabies. So how are those going to happen? No.

Again, though, it's a weird convo. I know. I'm so sorry. I know I handled this completely the wrong way. Like, I don't want your mom to feel unwelcome. But we need some boundaries. Like, just let me know she's coming instead of just showing up. And how long she's going to stay?

Like, Keith, you two need to be a team on that for sure. That's a good point. I can see that point. If you're willing to meet me halfway. Yeah. Yeah, I totally agree with you. I want to meet you halfway. I was thinking since her birthday's coming up, I can help you guys put something together.

Whatever she wants is she wants to have dinner with just you. Like, that's totally fine if she wants to come have dinner with us, if she wants me to cook, if she wants to go some more. Oh, that's fun. Or Abby could pop out of the birthday cake and say surprise. Guess who's pregnant? Oh, she's naked. I think that might be more for Keith's birthday. Oh, yeah.

Everybody wins. Everybody wins with that one. Mom's like, why wasn't I invited? But clearly, Keith, she's very apologetic about how the conversation went down, has a lot of regret about it, and just really, really, really. really, really wants to turn back the clock to make like this never happened. Yeah, and she loves your mom. Not the same way she loves you, but yes. Well, I'm willing to do that, and I hope we can get past this, and I will do better.

Oh, yay. This is sounding really nice. It feels like you two are in a much better place than when we started this phone call. Yeah, it sounds like they need a makeup love session, if you ask me. Okay. I guess we'll stay on the phone while you two knock it out. Go for it. Are we going to have to air this in the PM hours?

This is a wilder. You guys make up off the air. You're good, though, right? Yeah, I think so. So there you go. That's your awkward Tuesday phone call. Spot on, Jeff. Shout out to all the mom-in-laws.

It's Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning. Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning. Well, that's going to be a fun Thanksgiving with the whole family there. I wonder what they're going to talk about over dinner. I think it's cute. I think they're going to work it all out. Yeah. I think, okay, if you want to do.

know the real gossip. I think the mother-in-law was probably having a problem at her house and was trying to get away, and that's why she was there for nine days. I'm just running. That is a long time to be at someone's house away from your own. Nine days, right? Yeah. I mean, I didn't bring it up.

It couldn't just be that she really, really missed her son all that time and wanted to spend more time with him. People don't love their kids. What is the conversation that happens when they finally sit down? They're like, well, how was the lovemaking? Yeah. I hope it was worth kicking your mother out for. Anyway, I do

hope it's all smoothed over and if anybody out there listening needs our advice where can they find us? Brooke, what's your Instagram handle? No, not mine. Just go to at Brooke and Jeff. At hilarious Jose. Oh, you can ask Jose, what do you want? At hilarious Jose. Go follow him and Alexis, what's your handle? At Brooke and Jeffrey.

Okay. There we go. Thank you. Someone needed to do it. You can listen to all of our awkward Tuesday, second date updates wherever you get your podcast at I am Brooke Fox. No. And that's not even my handle. Okay. Whoever's handle that is? Good I'm going to help you. What's up, everybody.

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