You know, in all seriousness, you do make a good point about her trying to maintain control. Many women feel they should be the ones picking out their DILs and need other people to require their approval. So you could have something there…
Do let us know what happens when his paper work comes through… I am really interested to know what, if any, excuse they come up with then when all their “demands” are met…
Such parents shouldn’t have kids. They are putting their son through the same mental and emotional agony as they are you and your family.
Allah knows all and like my signature says, "What goes around… 