AITA for reiterating my house rules to my in-laws

In a home where respect is woven into every corner, a simple rule—removing shoes at the door—holds deep significance. For this couple, it’s more than cleanliness; it’s a boundary, a quiet demand for respect that has been repeatedly trampled, not by accident, but by willful disregard from the mother-in-law. Each deliberate step in shoes is a silent violation, a challenge to the sanctuary they’ve built.

Now, as the holidays approach, the tension thickens with the looming visit. The promise of reunion is overshadowed by the unyielding line drawn in the floorboards—a line that will determine whether peace is preserved or fractured anew. The couple’s resolve is clear: respect their home or meet on neutral ground, where the rules are theirs to make.