A man’s love for Costco’s Kirkland brand maple syrup takes an unexpected turn when he brings home a special batch aged in bourbon casks. The bottle’s appearance and the word ‘bourbon’ on the label trigger an intense reaction from his wife, who is still dealing with the aftermath of his alcoholism. Despite his 9 months of sobriety and commitment to AA meetings, the man finds himself in a sticky situation when his wife throws out the $15 bottle of maple syrup.
Recovering Alcoholic’s New Love: Maple Syrup

Special Batch: Bourbon Cask Aged

Wife’s Reaction: Ballistic

Assurances and Arguments ️

No Alcohol, No Temptation

Maple Syrup: Gone!

Texting the Wife

Trust Issues and Sobriety

Edit: A Lesson Learned

Maple Syrup Meltdown: Who’s Right?
In a tale of maple syrup and marital strife, a recovering alcoholic husband’s choice of bourbon cask-aged syrup triggers a heated reaction from his wife. Despite his assurances that the syrup contains no alcohol, she throws it out, leaving him questioning her trust in his sobriety. As the story unfolds, the husband learns the importance of sensitivity to his wife’s perspective and the impact of past hurts. What do you think? Was the wife’s reaction justified? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Recovering alcoholic and wife need better communication and understanding

Recovering from addiction takes time and patience. NAH.

Supportive comment and reply acknowledge wife’s addiction recovery journey

Humorous comparison highlights the absurdity of the situation

Supportive comment on sobriety and love for maple syrup.

Man brings home syrup in liquor bottle, wife throws it out

Recovering addict called out for not making amends with wife ♂️
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Former alcoholic calls out YTA for not respecting wife’s trust

Man’s past alcoholism causes trust issues with wife over syrup

Misunderstanding about AA attendance leads to judgmental comment

OP’s sobriety is important, YTA if it’s bourbon. NAH/NTA otherwise.

Recovering alcoholic’s wife throws out syrup, but it’s not about syrup
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Don’t minimize your wife’s triggers, apologize and seek help.

Former addict warns OP about the dangers of keeping syrup

Comparing throwing out syrup to cheating is extreme. YTA.

Commenter calls out OP’s addiction, suggests amends.

Supportive comment encourages sobriety and acknowledges potential addiction risks

OP unknowingly triggers wife with bourbon-shaped maple syrup bottle. YTA.

Spouse’s emotional reaction to alcoholic husband’s trigger. ESH.

Wife throws out husband’s maple syrup due to drinking problem

Respect your spouse’s quirks, even if they’re unreasonable.

Encouraging words for OP’s sobriety journey

Comment section suspects Costco advertisement, hilarity ensues

Recovering alcoholic’s SO explains why buying bourbon syrup is wrong. YTA.

Wife’s reaction to maple syrup linked to husband’s past alcoholism

Choose wisely: maple syrup or your wife? YTA comment.

Supportive comment acknowledges partner’s fear of relapse

Man’s wife throws out his maple syrup YTA and need better communication.

Commenter deemed the man TA for downplaying his wife’s concerns

Misunderstanding over bourbon-like syrup leads to marital dispute.

Addiction relapse triggers and trust issues. Yikes

Recovering alcoholic called out for buying alcohol-flavored syrup

Man’s bourbon-flavored syrup triggers wife, gets marriage advice

Bourbon barrel-aged syrup could trigger relapse for alcoholic OP

Commenter calls out OP for being the a**hole over syrup

A stern reminder to consider others in your actions.

Bourbon-flavored maple syrup? YTA for risking relationship over it.

Take your wife’s concerns seriously or risk losing her trust

Recovering alcoholic called YTA for blaming wife’s actions on sobriety.
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Commenter attends AA but still YTA for being insensitive.

Recovering alcoholic defends use of bourbon maple syrup, suggests Al-anon meeting.
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Commenter shares experience with alcoholism and suggests Al-Anon meetings.

Spouse throws out syrup, man gets called out for addiction.

Man accused of addict behavior over $15 syrup bottle. Yikes!

Misguided actions and differing perspectives lead to ESH verdict.

Acknowledging the past and avoiding triggers is important, YTA.

Man dismisses wife’s concern for his sobriety. YTA. ♂️

Buying bourbon-flavored syrup: YTA or NTA? Discussion on sobriety.

Recovering alcoholic’s spouse throws out bourbon-infused syrup

Commenter receives harsh judgement for bringing alcohol home.

Commenter calls out YTA for accusing wife of overreacting

Commenter shares personal experience and explains wife’s reaction.

Man buys maple syrup triggering wife’s trauma. ESH.

Man gets called out for bad behavior by commenters.

Commenter’s slippery slope of indulgence

Alcoholic partner, Maple Syrup and Trust Issues. Gentle YTA.

Commenter calls out YTA for alcoholism, sparks no replies.

Supportive comment encourages AA and Al-Anon for family recovery
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Trust takes time to rebuild. Don’t rush it. YTA
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Man’s alcohol paraphernalia upsets wife after marriage ripped apart. YTA.

Man complains about wife throwing out syrup. Commenter calls him a**hole.

Be empathetic, YTA. Your wife’s reaction might be justified ♂️

Spouse’s reaction to alcoholic husband’s trigger, NAH.
