Woman's Sewing Hobby Turns Into Successful Business, Husband Demands Share Of Profits

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When a woman's leg disability prevented her from working, she started a sewing business from home. Her husband initially mocked her hobby, but when the business took off and started making money, he demanded a share of the profits. The woman refused, sparking a heated argument and even involvement from family and friends. Now she's turned to Reddit's AITA community to ask for their judgment. Is she in the wrong for not wanting to share her hard-earned profits with her husband? Read on to find out more about this controversy.

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Husband demands share of profits from wife's successful sewing business 💰

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Husband demands share of profits from wife's sewing business 🧵

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Husband demands cut of sewing profits, wife stands firm 💪

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Redditors weigh in on husband's demand for sewing profits

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From hobby to business: Woman's sewing skills spark husband's greed 😠

A woman's passion for sewing turned into a successful business earning her over $200-300 monthly. However, her husband demanded a share of the profits despite previously mocking her hobby. He argued that, as her husband, he deserved half of the earnings. The woman refused, leading to pressure from her husband's friends and family to share the money. The woman is now seeking advice on whether or not she is in the wrong for refusing to share her hard-earned profits. This raises the issue of whether partners should have a say in the other's hobbies and projects and whether they are entitled to a portion of any resulting profits. Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.

Spouse demands share of profits from disabled wife's sewing business. ESH

He_Who_Is_Right_ | He_Who_Is_Right_

Woman starts sewing business, husband demands share of profits. INFO needed.

N8HPL | N8HPL

Is her husband controlling? 💼🤔

theassholethrowawa | theassholethrowawa

Commenter defends woman's contributions, questions husband's behavior 🤔

outpostroad | outpostroad

Husband demands share of wife's sewing business profits. Who's the a**hole?

AdvantageOwn | AdvantageOwn

Marriage in question? 👀 Underrated question to ask.

Remote-Moon | Remote-Moon

Husband mocks wife's hobby, demands share of successful business profits 😠

lankeyboards | lankeyboards

Husband demands share of profits, but belittled wife's hobby. **NTA**

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Both parties need to learn about the contributions of the other 💰

fe_chiste | fe_chiste

Boundaries in relationships should be respected 👏

Prestigious_Owl_6623 | Prestigious_Owl_6623

Disabled woman criticized for not contributing to household despite running successful sewing business. Both parties share blame.

Easy-Consequence1508 | Easy-Consequence1508

🤔 Questioning the relationship status with this entitled partner

SudatoriumForNow | SudatoriumForNow

The real question here: are they even still together? 💔

ShamefulBeauty | ShamefulBeauty

Curious about financial history and current earnings between spouses 👀

NatashOverWorld | NatashOverWorld

Couple's lack of respect for each other leads to profit dispute. 😒

Shadowholme | Shadowholme

How fair is the financial and workload distribution in relationships? 🤔

thats_not_mustard | thats_not_mustard

Couple argues over share of profits from woman's sewing business. ESH.

HoldFastO2 | HoldFastO2

Commenter questions financial responsibilities in marriage and business partnership.

ladygreyowl13 | ladygreyowl13

Curious about funding? No worries, someone else asked too 🤔

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Husband demands share of profits, but is it fair? ESH

murphy2345678 | murphy2345678

Marriage woes over hobby profits need counseling 💔

CallMeHelicase | CallMeHelicase

Supportive comment calls out controlling behavior from husband 👏🏼

Embarrassed_Chair_18 | Embarrassed_Chair_18

Empathizing with the situation, glad she's getting some independence 💪

lukewarmceilingtile | lukewarmceilingtile

Husband demands share of wife's sewing business profits, soft ESH.

Cavane42 | Cavane42

Husband mocked her sewing hobby but wants share now? NTA 🧵👋

puchungu | puchungu

Husband demands share of wife's sewing business profit, calls for empathy

Sea-Mud5386 | Sea-Mud5386

Dealing with a husband who wants share of your business profits

Cute_Yogurtcloset_72 | Cute_Yogurtcloset_72

Husband demands share of sewing profits, but who's the real AH?

Much-Object-9522 | Much-Object-9522

Staying at home counts as a job. OP has a right to her money 💰

Level_Chocolate_3431 | Level_Chocolate_3431

Consider reimbursing your husband for contributions to business startup costs 💰

meyerje05 | meyerje05

Gender roles and profit sharing in relationships 👩🏻‍👩🏻

poietes_4 | poietes_4

Couple argues over sharing profits from woman's sewing business. ESH.

lizfour | lizfour

Addressing financial contribution in a toxic marriage 🤔

Victrix07 | Victrix07

Don't let him profit from belittling your successful hobby 🧵👎

MeatShield12 | MeatShield12

Sewing hobby turned business leads to financial dispute. ESH.

jopa1967 | jopa1967

Commenter questions financial dynamics and respect in tumultuous marriage.

PsychologicalPhone94 | PsychologicalPhone94

Fairly split profits with spouse to avoid future disputes.

Excellent_Kiwi7789 | Excellent_Kiwi7789

Commenter seeks more info on finances in couple's sewing business.

cloverthewonderkitty | cloverthewonderkitty

Spouse wants profit share, Redditor suggests leaving toxic relationship. 💸💼

SmolDraggie | SmolDraggie

Discussing finances in relationships - how do you handle it? 💰

Leather-Anybody-5389 | Leather-Anybody-5389

Is it ESH or NTA? OP's husband wants a share. More info needed. 💼🤝

Formal_Air1697 | Formal_Air1697

Supportive commenters rally behind woman against unsupportive husband 👏

CocaKohler42 | CocaKohler42

Sewing hobby turned business, husband demands profits, commenters side with wife

throaway_indecisive | throaway_indecisive

Protect your profits and seek legal advice. NTA.

Few-Entrepreneur383 | Few-Entrepreneur383

Marriage falling apart over hobby profits 💔

Drewstosay | Drewstosay

User questions woman's financial contribution, deems her potentially YTA.

Remarkable-Simple-33 | Remarkable-Simple-33

Couple's sewing business causing marital strife, counseling needed. 🥴

zoradawn | zoradawn

Money and communication issues strain relationship in sewing business. 👭🤔

JurassicParkFood | JurassicParkFood

Money, sewing, and marriage - a recipe for disaster 🤔

punkerjim | punkerjim

👩‍🎨 Woman's sewing hobby turns into business, husband demands share. ESH.

oiler1996 | oiler1996

Keep an eye on him 👀 Something's fishy 🐟

eyore5775 | eyore5775

Husband demands share of sewing profits, belittled wife stands strong 💪

666POD | 666POD

Money matters in marriage: When do you become the A**hole? 🤔

Snowconetypebanana | Snowconetypebanana

Curious about the couple's financial arrangement? 🤔

61dueces | 61dueces

Money matters: Discussing household expenses and financial responsibilities.

kskdbr | kskdbr

Support for OP to leave abusive husband. 🙏

Special-Attitude-242 | Special-Attitude-242

Opinions divided on who's at fault for marital money dispute 💰

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Husband demands share of profits, but is he entitled? ESH

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How to divide the profits of a small business with your partner.

Don_key_Hotea | Don_key_Hotea

Both parties need to communicate and compromise for a healthy marriage 💑

Dr_Buzzworth | Dr_Buzzworth

The age-old question: who footed the bill?

drenagr | drenagr

Husband belittles wife's successful sewing business, demands share of profits 😠

Right-Mark5041 | Right-Mark5041

Mixed judgement on sharing earnings with controlling husband 🤷🏻‍♀️

Real-Literature7792 | Real-Literature7792

Marriage is teamwork, not scorekeeping 🤝

HumanAwareness | HumanAwareness

Husband wants share of wife's sewing profits, ESH, mature talk needed

BellaBowser | BellaBowser

Marriage should be a partnership, not a competition 🤝

nonotReallyyyy | nonotReallyyyy