joint family problems

I was living in joint family with my husband from the last 1 year but now we become seperate because of some reasons. my husband ordered me just to do his personal work and not of his brothers.secondly my mother in law always interfere into our personal matters and quarrel on miner issues.My mother in law want me to obey her not to my husband.so that for the peace of mind my husband decices to live seperate.I want to ask did we do anything wrong ?

Dear Brother / Sister,

You have made the right decision by obeying your husband because your husband’s decisions are of first priority than his family’s. Since there will be no peace there, it is not a sin that you leave. However, you should not make the mistake of not speaking with your husband’s family. You should pay attention to the criteria of affection and respect in human relations.  

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