We all know the importance of a good night’s sleep, but for one couple, it was the key to saving their marriage. This couple had a nightly war in bed, with the wife being a notorious blanket stealer and the husband a sleep thrasher. Their constant battles left them exhausted and crabby, leading to fights every morning. But then, a hilarious solution came in the form of an anime body pillow from the wife’s teenage years, which they named DMZ-chan. The pillow became a beloved part of their nightly routine and solved their only real issue. However, things took a turn when the husband’s mother discovered the pillow, leading to some awkwardness and a debate over whether it should stay or go.
The Nightly War

Sleep Battles

Affecting Their Relationship

Enter DMZ-chan, the Savior

A Game Changer

The Only Real Issue Solved ✅

MIL’s Discovery

The Awkward Encounter

MIL’s Reaction

The Embarrassing Phone Call

Hubby Wants DMZ-chan Gone

The Wife’s Stand

The Compromise?

To Change or Not to Change?

The Final Decision

A Hilarious Solution or an Embarrassing Problem?
So, what’s the verdict? Should the couple keep their beloved DMZ-chan, the anime body pillow that saved their marriage, or should they cave to the embarrassment and get rid of her? While the husband wants to replace her with a plain body pillow case, the wife feels they shouldn’t have to compromise their inside jokes to please others. It’s a tough call, but one thing’s for sure: this pillow has certainly stirred up some drama! Let’s see what the internet has to say about this hilarious predicament…
Couples should do whatever helps them sleep comfortably . MIL should mind her own business.

ESH for not compromising on a plain pillowcase and escalating tensions

Pillow cover sparks marital controversy and MIL interference

Husband uncomfortable with anime pillow. OP YTA? Unpopular opinion.

NAH, but it’s time to move on from the inside joke

User suggests compromise to OP’s marriage-saving body pillow dilemma.

Compromising on a pillowcase shouldn’t be a hill to die on

MIL causes strife in marriage over body pillow controversy ♀️

Sparks fly as commenter calls OP a**hole for ignoring compromise

Husband fine with body pillow until others found out. YTA.

Wookie makeover suggestion sparks laughter and agreement

NTA, but separate blankets might be the solution

Compromise with a pillowcase? Creative solution to body pillow drama

Anime body pillow sparks controversy, but OP is NAH.

Creative solutions suggested for controversial body pillow situation

Pillow sparks MIL controversy. NTA says commenter.

Solution to marriage woes: new pillow cover, happy husband, happy life

Compromise with a pillowcase to save your marriage
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Sassy comment gets shut down with no replies

A beloved stuffy toy badger helps heal a broken collarbone ❤️

Embrace your otaku past, MIL is intrusive. NAH. Take photos!

NAH couple considers plain body pillow to avoid anime controversy

Compromise like a reasonable adult

ESH, MIL needs to chill and husband needs to stand up

Anime pillow sparks controversy, but OP is NTA

Alternative pillow options suggested for controversial body pillow.

A lighthearted suggestion for a marital dispute over a body pillow

Anime body pillow weight and thickness are crucial for success.

Body pillow saves marriage, but MIL controversy ensues ♂️

Genius solution to a common problem

Sleeping tip sparks debate on bed sharing preferences

Body pillow sparks controversy? NTA says it’s harmless ♂️

Defending a body pillow and calling out MIL’s assumptions

Relationship advice: prioritize your happiness, not others’ opinions! ❤️
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NTA, MIL should mind her own business

MIL, husband, and OP all share blame in pillow drama

DMZ-chan saves marriage and wins over MIL. NTA.

Commenter calls out OP as TA for not using pillowcase.

Separate blankets: the key to a happy relationship

Plain pillowcases for laundry, anime ones for fun

Couple finds solution to blanket hogging, defends their intimacy choices

Plain body pillow could save marriage from anime controversy

Napoleon Bonaparte body pillow sparks hilarious comment thread

Separate blankets could have saved this marriage from controversy

Body pillow causes family drama, but commenter says NTA

Body pillow sparks mother-in-law drama

MIL shames husband, commenter supports. Drama will fade.

Compromise with a body pillow to save marriage ️

30 Rock reference sparks anime pillow addiction discussion

Spicing up marriage with a body pillow, but is it okay?
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Pillowcase solution to MIL’s weirdness sparks no a-hole debate

NTA comment sparks heated debate on body pillow compromise.

Is it really worth the controversy over a pillow?

DMZ-chan saves marriage and sparks controversy

Choosing the right body pillow cover: a delicate matter
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MIL shames couple for body pillow, NTA for keeping it.

Anime pillow sparks debate, but commenter says NTA
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