Imagine being at a family dinner and your wife suddenly announces that she wants to be a stay-at-home mom, but you know your salary can’t support that lifestyle. That’s what happened to one man, who found himself in a heated debate with his mom and sister, who were all too eager to support his wife’s new ambition. But when he turned the tables on them, their reactions were priceless! ️
Wife’s New Ambition: Stay-At-Home Mom

Original Agreement: Both Work and Share Responsibilities

Man’s Salary Can’t Support the Lifestyle

Family Dinner Turns into a Heated Debate

Wife’s Announcement Sparks Controversy

Man Turns the Tables on His Family

Family’s Reaction: Not So Supportive Now

Wife Unhappy with Man’s Bold Proposal

Man’s Edits: No Vasectomy and Standing His Ground

Man’s Decision: Not Giving In

Man Stands His Ground, Family Left Speechless
After a tense family dinner, our hero is left to ponder the consequences of his bold proposal. While some might say he was out of line, others might argue that he was simply standing his ground and refusing to be pushed into a lifestyle he never wanted. As the dust settles, one thing’s for sure: this family gathering will be remembered for years to come! Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Commenter warns OP to be cautious of possible manipulative pregnancy.

NTA, divorce her now before it’s too late.

A commenter warns OP to be cautious before having kids.

Commenter warns of entitlement and manipulation in wife’s demands.

Agreement broken, counseling needed, and family should stay out

Commenter warns of potential manipulation and baby trapping tactics.

Malicious compliance: A creative solution to convince family on SAHM

SAHM defends decision, commenter questions prep needed without kids.
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Divorce may be the best option. Bold but necessary move.

Wife’s job is too stressful, needs to relax before pregnancy

Did she change her mind or lie from the start?

Man defends wife’s career choice, receives backlash from commenter.

Wife manipulated husband into agreeing to work, NTA for refusing

Commenter warns man to be cautious with birth control

Commenter warns of future manipulation and suggests birth control precautions

NTA. Condoms are a must, don’t rely on her for BC

User warns about potential trap of supporting stay-at-home wife.

NTA, but reconsider your relationship. She lied and manipulated you.

Standing up for his beliefs and calling out shame tactics

Commenter supports OP and questions family’s involvement, receives personal anecdotes.

Support for husband’s decision to not support stay-at-home wife.

NTA claps back at wife’s selfish proposal, birth control advice given

Delaying kids until agreement is reached. Mature solution

Commenter predicts wife’s potential actions, questions family’s manipulation tactics.

Commenter advises man to find a compatible partner, not settle

Support for husband’s decision to not have stay-at-home wife.

Wife manipulates family; wants to quit job and be sugar daddy.

Controversial comment sparks no response in comment section.

Bold proposal shuts down manipulative wife. NTA

Stick to your agreement and consider your marriage before kids. NTA
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Commenter calls wife out for manipulation and suggests counseling.

A cautionary tale of debt and divorce when one spouse stays home

Commenter criticizes wife for lying and trapping husband into marriage.

Stay-at-home stepmother shares her experience and understanding of discussion.

Discussing changing plans with partner before kids

Commenter calls out double standards in stay-at-home mom debate. NTA

Man defends himself after family criticizes wife’s career choices.

Partner wants to be a stay-at-home mom? It’s a partnership , not a relinquishing of responsibility.

Breaking gender roles: NTA proposes stay-at-home husband to wife
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Woman wants to freeload as a stay-at-home wife, NTA for disagreeing

User supports OP’s decision and warns about potential baby trapping.

Man suggests role reversal to wife in NTA comment

Divorce on the table? NTA comment sparks controversy.

Commenter questions wife’s character, sparks discussion on relationship dynamics.

Support for husband’s proposal to wife with cautionary advice

Commenter questions wife’s sudden desire to be a SAHM. Replies suggest possible workplace bullying.

Discussion on wife’s desire to be a SAHM and family’s expectations.

Marriage counseling is crucial before trapping a baby in an unhappy marriage. NTA

User advises against having children due to wife’s unreasonable demands. NTA.

Commenter calls out wife’s laziness, suggests reconsidering marriage.

Setting boundaries with family in marriage. NTA

Partner wants different future, use condoms and divorce advice.

Shared values changing post-marriage? NTA suggests annulment

Red flags raised by wife’s behavior, family worsens situation

Wife reneges on agreement, family gangs up on husband. NTA.

When life plans don’t align

Sharing 50% of household work while being sole breadwinner not okay

Support for man who stands up for himself and his wife

Resolving stay-at-home conflict with communication and counseling
