When a man's new friend's birthday was coming up, he had the idea to renovate his home's spare room into an art studio as a gift. However, when his wife found out, she was furious that he didn't consult her first. After all, they've been discussing what to do with the room for years without taking any action. Is he the a**hole for starting the project without her permission, or was it just a misunderstanding? Read on to find out the details of this dilemma and decide for yourself.
Man Takes Initiative to Renovate Spare Room for Friend's Art, Wife Gets Upset
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A man wants to surprise his friend with an art studio in their spare room. However, his wife is upset because he didn't consult her before starting the renovation. The couple has been indecisive about the use of the room for over two years. The husband wants to create a space where he can bond with his friend over their shared love for art and music. The wife's reaction has caused a conflict between the couple, but is the husband the a**hole for taking the initiative? Let's find out from the comments and reactions.
OP's friend gets a room, wife gets no say. YTA.
claireclairey | claireclairey
OP's decision to give free access to their home to a third person is seriously out of line. YTA.
thoracicbunk | thoracicbunk
Is it really a gift if it's a hobby room for both? 🤔 YTA for not consulting with your wife.
Rainyday2022 | Rainyday2022
OP's gift to his friend raises concerns about the nature of their relationship, resulting in a YTA verdict.
KYC3PO | KYC3PO
Curious about the other birthday gifts, comment sparks intrigue 🤔
InevitableMusic7799 | InevitableMusic7799
OP made a unilateral decision to gift friend a room, YTA.
KneelNotKneal | KneelNotKneal
Man renovates room for friend without wife's consent, YTA confirmed 🤦♂️
1568314 | 1568314
Commenter and replies speculate if OP has romantic feelings for friend.
Foreverbroke12 | Foreverbroke12
Man renovates room for friend's art without wife's consent, gets called out
SirMittensOfTheHill | SirMittensOfTheHill
Married man renovates room without telling wife, gets called out
DesertSong-LaLa | DesertSong-LaLa
Doubts raised on post's authenticity; need better plot twist 😒
Rainyday2022 | Rainyday2022
Man renovates room without wife's consent, called out for disrespect. 😬
Jujulabee | Jujulabee
A shocking revelation in the midst of home renovation drama 😱
sammyjax | sammyjax
Joint assets = joint decisions. YTA, according to commenters.
AnonRandThrowaway | AnonRandThrowaway
OP gets called out for wanting a whole room for friend 😬
ThinkCow83 | ThinkCow83
User calls out man for prioritizing friend over upset wife 😕
OrangeCubit | OrangeCubit
Controversial comment about sexuality and marriage 😮🏳️🌈
lacitar | lacitar
Renovating without consulting spouse earns YTA judgment ⚠️
11treetrunk | 11treetrunk
Commenter calls out OP for prioritizing friend over wife 😬
ladygreyowl13 | ladygreyowl13
Ignoring your spouse for new friend? YTA according to comments 👀
CrystalQueen3000 | CrystalQueen3000
Man renovates room without consulting wife: YTA verdict sparks debate
Podunk_Boy89 | Podunk_Boy89
Commenter calls out behavior towards friend, wife in disagreement 😬
MadameAllura | MadameAllura
Man renovates room without wife's knowledge, gets called out YTA.
Left-Coach5781 | Left-Coach5781
Wife disapproves of husband's generous act of renovating spare room 🙅♀️
chocolatelove818 | chocolatelove818
Unilateral decision to give friend a key, YTA.
AmoraLynn | AmoraLynn
Husband's surprise gift for friend's art causes marital conflict 😬🎨
timidpenguinquacker | timidpenguinquacker
Man renovates room without wife's input, gets rightfully called out. 💥
penguin_squeak | penguin_squeak
Friendship with Ben may not be what it seems 😬
BeccasBump | BeccasBump
Commenter points out unequal treatment of friend and wife. YTA.
uhhhhnothanks4 | uhhhhnothanks4
Room renovation leads to marital dispute. Comments deem OP TA.
ShadyVermin | ShadyVermin
Wife rightfully upset about husband's creepy and disrespectful behavior 😬
xxSKSxx_ | xxSKSxx_
A Reddit user is criticized for giving his friend a room to use for art without consulting his wife. YTA.
chogiwababy | chogiwababy
Friend's art project causes marital strife. Is he wrong?
No-Names-Left-Here | No-Names-Left-Here
Red flag in the marriage? 🚩 YTA for not consulting wife
KaiserSenpaiAckerman | KaiserSenpaiAckerman
Communicate with your spouse before renovating a room 🤝
ambuehlance | ambuehlance
Man's art room decision causes marital strife. YTA.
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Commenter accuses OP of emotional affair with Ben. 😱
Tineri-Caecilia | Tineri-Caecilia
Navigating home renovations and friendship boundaries 😬👨🎨
uknowimjojos | uknowimjojos
Commenter questions if OP has romantic feelings for friend Ben 😳
123shelp | 123shelp
User calls out OP's infatuation with friend over wife's feelings 💔
songofafreeheart | songofafreeheart
Man renovates friend's room without wife's permission, commenters call him out
Comfortable-Age5370 | Comfortable-Age5370
Relationship advice: make decisions together 👫
Violet-Mirror | Violet-Mirror
Hilarious comparison to “I Love You, Man” movie 😂
Diggin_Durt | Diggin_Durt
Giving away someone else's room? YTA according to commenters.
mzpljc | mzpljc
Giving a spare room to a friend without consulting wife? YTA 🚪🙅♀️
No-Setting764 | No-Setting764
Man renovates room without consulting wife: YTA receives backlash
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Trust and communication are key in any relationship 🤝🗣️
tw_72 | tw_72
Friend's spare room renovation causes wife's upset 😕
v2den | v2den
Friendship or emotional cheating? OP's wife gets upset. 🤔
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Friend's art room renovation causes privacy concerns, YTA criticized.
elizabethjanet | elizabethjanet
OP's friend renovation plan causes marital conflict. YTA verdict.
dawnquixote1 | dawnquixote1