Staying at My Boyfriend’s House for Two Weeks Turned Into a Nightmare, Thanks to the Housekeeper’s Tricks and Pranks – I’m Going Insane…

What should have been a warm introduction to my boyfriend’s family became a stressful ordeal when their long-time housekeeper started targeting me.

My boyfriend, Alex, and I have been dating for three years. While his job is stable and well-paying, I had just graduated and was still looking for employment. Alex had often invited me to meet his family, but I always hesitated because I wasn’t ready to take that step.

Two weeks ago, Alex had a long break from work, and since we live far apart, he suggested I visit his family and stay with them for a while. I was reluctant, but his parents were very welcoming and insisted I stay. Given the travel restrictions and Alex’s persistence, I finally agreed.

During my stay, I made an effort to help around the house. I woke up early to cook breakfast, cleaned whenever I could, and tried to get along with everyone. Alex’s parents appreciated my efforts, but their housekeeper, Ms. Linda, clearly did not.

Linda had been with Alex’s family for over ten years, and her bond with them was evident. At first, I thought she was just a bit cold toward me, but soon it became clear that she was actively trying to make my life difficult.

Linda would take every opportunity to make me look bad in front of Alex’s family. One morning, she asked me to peel onions for breakfast. After I finished, she smirked and told me they didn’t need onions after all—they needed garlic.

Another time, she over-salted the soup and told everyone I had been the one to add too much salt. She even insisted I throw out leftover chicken, only for Alex’s father to walk in as I was heading to the trash. He scolded me for being wasteful, leaving me mortified.

Two days ago, while we were in the kitchen, Linda “accidentally” knocked a ceramic bowl to the floor, shattering it. When the family rushed in to see what had happened, she quickly claimed I had dropped it. Before I could defend myself, she grabbed a broom to clean up, making me look clumsy and irresponsible.

When I tried to explain, Alex’s mother interrupted me, saying I needed to stop making excuses and learn from my mistakes.

Frustrated and upset, I turned to Alex for support. I told him everything that had been happening, but his reaction crushed me.

“Linda has been with my family for a decade,” he said. “She’s loyal and trusted by everyone. Maybe you should reflect on yourself instead of blaming her. It doesn’t look good to point fingers like that.”

His words left me speechless.

I can’t understand why Linda has targeted me. I’ve been polite and respectful to her and everyone in the house. Is it jealousy? Does she see me as a threat to her role in the family?

I feel trapped. If I keep trying to defend myself, it might make me look worse. But if I stay silent, Linda will continue to manipulate situations to make me look bad.

How can I prove my innocence without creating more tension? And why would someone who has worked with this family for so long feel the need to undermine me?

What would you do in my shoes?