Picture this: a devoted daughter, raised by a hardworking single mother, promises to support her mom in her old age. She's always been upfront about this with her relationships, and her husband agreed to it when they started dating and even after they got married. But now, with COVID-19 causing job losses, the husband is singing a different tune, and tensions are rising. 🌡️
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Daughter's Loyalty vs. Husband's Frustration: Who's Right? 🤔
This devoted daughter has been supporting her hardworking mother ever since her father passed away, and she's made it clear to her husband that this is non-negotiable. But now that COVID-19 has caused financial strain, her husband is getting snippy and questioning her loyalty. She's standing her ground, but even her in-laws are chiming in, calling her expectations ridiculous. So, who's in the right here? Let's dive into some top responses from the internet to see what people think... 🍿
NTA for supporting mom, husband knew deal before marriage 👍
PontifexMini | PontifexMini
NTA. Husband's selfishness and cultural differences cause tension in marriage. 😤
lightwoodorchestra | lightwoodorchestra
Husband refuses to support elderly immigrant mother-in-law, NTA for standing up for her. 💪
SeleNyx | SeleNyx
Unpopular opinion sparks debate on family and marriage values 🤔
Concord78 | Concord78
NTA for supporting mother, husband's entitlement and snide comments 😒
KratosKittyOfWar | KratosKittyOfWar
Benefit of the doubt: Cabin fever can make us say things we don't mean 😊
shelbell0930 | shelbell0930
Protect yourself and your mom. NTA. 👍🏻
ihainecross | ihainecross
Commenter defends woman supporting mom, calls out husband's hypocrisy. NTA 👏
OneTwoWee000 | OneTwoWee000
Spouse upset over supporting mom, commenters side with OP. 😊
weewooooooooo | weewooooooooo
Husband prioritizes hobbies over dying mother-in-law, commenter calls out behavior 🔥
nemixa | nemixa
Comment section veers off topic with unemployment discussion 🤔
ohdearitsrichardiii | ohdearitsrichardiii
Daughter defends supporting mom, husband needs a reality check 😤
aetheravis | aetheravis
NAH. Husband lost job, vented about supporting mother-in-law, not divorce.
TakenWaifu669 | TakenWaifu669
Family dynamics questioned in supporting mother, husband feels neglected 🤔
CommentThrowaway20 | CommentThrowaway20
Spouse agreed to support mom, can't change mind now. NTA 👍
RedWomanZ | RedWomanZ
Husband upset over supporting mother-in-law, suggests alternative solution 😕
chanteusetriste | chanteusetriste
Supporting mom > husband's feelings 😍 #NTA
floweruna | floweruna
Husband needs to get off his a** and mind his business 😠
bearns18 | bearns18
Spouse can't opt out of supporting family, NTA 👍
DixieKongCountry | DixieKongCountry
NTA for changing mind, but husband's behavior makes him TA 👎
wontonbomb | wontonbomb
Immigrant children defend supporting parents, fight against husband's selfishness 💪🏾
Sparz97 | Sparz97
Honesty is key! NTA for supporting mom until the end 👍
ANobleBean | ANobleBean
Commenter questions husband's hypocrisy, sparks discussion 🤔
ZannX | ZannX
Husband prioritizes Xbox over supporting mother-in-law? NTA claps back 👏
squidgytree | squidgytree
Husband prioritizes fun money over struggling mother-in-law. NTA wins.
LeMot-Juste | LeMot-Juste
Marriage shouldn't be my way or the highway, ESH. 😒
ellieacd | ellieacd
Exploring social security benefits for mom, but limited eligibility. 🤔
TigerBelmont | TigerBelmont
Cultural differences in caring for parents, NTA for prioritizing family 👭
Beep_Boop_Beepity | Beep_Boop_Beepity
First-gen American stands up for mom, husband needs job 💪
foxniece | foxniece
NTA for supporting mom, husband being selfish 😒
GFdesserts | GFdesserts
Commenter sympathizes with OP's frustration over husband's behavior. 😠
X_SuperTerrorizer_X | X_SuperTerrorizer_X
Accepting MIL care, offering advice to NTA with unemployed husband 🚡
Banksy0726 | Banksy0726
NTA: Daughter's devotion to mother praised 👏
Draigdwi | Draigdwi
Husband upset over supporting mom, commenters defend woman's choice. 😊
mextrawork | mextrawork
ESH- Communication breakdown between spouses, projecting insecurities, and family drama 🙄
super-queer | super-queer
Spouse called out for freeloading, NTA wins the day! 💪
tnmcd006 | tnmcd006
Money or family? A tough decision 🤔
GabeThyGodly | GabeThyGodly
Commenter suggests counseling and divorce, reply criticizes AITA culture.
TheLavenderAuthor | TheLavenderAuthor
Commenter suspects missing info, but OP likely NTA 👍
vforvamburger | vforvamburger
Commenter shows empathy for husband's situation, offers benefit of doubt 🙏
Kinsella_Finn | Kinsella_Finn
Plan ahead: Life insurance for mom with him as beneficiary 👍
ApatheticEnthusiast | ApatheticEnthusiast
Is she prioritizing her mother over her husband? 🤔
eazolan | eazolan
Husband upset over supporting mom, commenter says get a job 💰
xxclownkill3rxx | xxclownkill3rxx
Husband upset over supporting mom, commenter says NTA. 😠
Whiteroses7252012 | Whiteroses7252012
Couple's argument over supporting mother handled poorly, room for compromise 🙂
youm3ddlingkids | youm3ddlingkids
Commenter questions mom's employment, but supports OP's decision. 👍
oldasshit | oldasshit
