Imagine coming home from a long day at work, only to find a messy house, dirty dishes, and a partner who's spent the day watching TV. That's the reality for one man, who's now demanding his stay-at-home wife either get a job or take on the household chores. The couple's domestic drama is stirring up quite a storm, as we delve into their story. 🌩️🏠

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The Job Loss and New Role 📉🏠

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The SAHW Who Doesn't Do Chores 🚫🧹

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The Breaking Point 😤

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The Two Options: Work or Chores 💼🧹

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The Ultimatum and Backlash 💥

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The Mental Health Argument 🧠

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The Final Stand 🛏️

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Man's Ultimatum to Wife: 'Work or Do Chores!' Ignites Domestic Drama 🌪️
In a riveting tale of domestic discord, one man has laid down the law to his stay-at-home wife: either get a job or do the household chores. The wife's refusal to work or take on the majority of the housework has left our protagonist at his wit's end. Arguments, tears, and temporary changes have done nothing to alter the status quo, leading to an ultimatum that's sparked a fiery backlash. The wife claims working would harm her mental health, but the husband argues his mental health is also at stake. As the dust settles, we're left wondering: who's in the right here? Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation... 🤔
NTA. Divorce cheaper and less stressful. She won't change. 😲

GonnaBeOverIt | GonnaBeOverIt
"What's your contribution? NTA. Maybe she has depression." 😲

RainbowSparklePie | RainbowSparklePie
NTA: Money troubles or something deeper? 🤔

Guilty666 | Guilty666
"I refuse to believe there is an adult this childish." 😱

Coachtzu | Coachtzu
NTA. You're not being controlling at all - she needs responsibilities. 😲

floppybunny86 | floppybunny86
NTA. Taking care of the house and working? Not fair! 😲

strawberries-cigs | strawberries-cigs
NTA! Sounds like she's manipulating you with waterworks. Teamwork matters! 😲

Optimal_Owl7514 | Optimal_Owl7514
NTA. Work for money or cleanliness, like society for millennia. 😲

fhornofvalere | fhornofvalere
NTA. Wife needs to take responsibility. Time for tough love. 😲

Conspiring_Bitch | Conspiring_Bitch
NTA. She needs a wake up call. 🚨

snsmadness89 | snsmadness89
Marriage is a partnership. NTA for expecting equality and effort. 🙌

Terra88draco | Terra88draco
INFO: Was the balance of work equitable before she lost her job? Have there been other changes in her behavior since? 🤔

flaky-burnt | flaky-burnt
NTA: Ultimatum given, marriage on the line. Who's the servant?

Mishy162 | Mishy162
NTA: Wife needs to pull her weight as a stay-at-home mom 👏

Monkeyruler164 | Monkeyruler164
NTA. Wife needs to contribute either through work or chores. 💪

weshallbekind | weshallbekind
Marriage is a partnership! Definitely NTA in this situation. 👭

AzulineAmphisbaena | AzulineAmphisbaena
Homelessness vs. chores: which is really harder? 🤔

FedgeNoNo | FedgeNoNo
NTA- Adults need to contribute to the household. Is she avoiding work or using mental health as an excuse? 🤔

AUDMCJSW | AUDMCJSW
Comment: divorce 😲

nothxneeded | nothxneeded
NTA - Wife should work or be a SAHW, not leeching. 😲

RoanDragonKing | RoanDragonKing
User criticizes woman's work ethic, suggests job at Walmart 😲

Maleficent-Ear3571 | Maleficent-Ear3571
NTA - Man's ultimatum sparks debate on gender roles. 👏

wolfe1989 | wolfe1989
NTA. Fair to limit purchases if she won't contribute. 👍

Mother_Study9115 | Mother_Study9115
NTA, if this is real. 🤔

jrm1102 | jrm1102
NTA - Fairness and mental health matter. Share the load! 🙌

ThomzLC | ThomzLC
NTA: Wife needs to contribute or find a new place! 🙌

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NTA. Equal contributions or accept inequality. Show her your workload.

LegoCaltrops | LegoCaltrops
NTA: SAHW or Stay-at-Home Freeloader? Mental health concerns?

This_Grab_452 | This_Grab_452
NTA: Turn the tables on her and take a vacation too! 😲

jizzy_lizzie | jizzy_lizzie
NTA: Freeloading SAHM gets a reality check if you leave! 😲

minimanmike1 | minimanmike1
Understanding spouse's struggles with mental health and offering support ❤️

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Man gives wife ultimatum: work or chores! Not the a**hole!

diewitasmile | diewitasmile
NTA. Wife is an emotional narcissist. Marinara. Marinara. Marinara. 😲

Lea_R_ning | Lea_R_ning
Food feud: NTA wants wife to cook her own meals! 🤪

Bubbly-Kitty-2425 | Bubbly-Kitty-2425
Divorce seems like the best option for both of you. 🙌

No_Stage_6158 | No_Stage_6158
NTA. Help her find a routine and break up chores!

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NTA. Ex-fiance was lazy, had to harass him for chores. Relatable!

miss_random_88 | miss_random_88
NTA: No kids? Get up and do something! Breaking point.

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NTA! A new word for a hilarious situation! 😂

TrashTechy | TrashTechy
NTA: SAHW defends her role, suggests husband try hotel life 😲

lynng | lynng
Comment predicts future pregnancy to escape unreasonable husband. NTA 😲

Odd_Trifle_2604 | Odd_Trifle_2604
Choose job or divorce lawyer? It's getting serious. NTA

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Commenter calls out laziness and suggests seeking help or leaving.

Lucky_Ad_1115 | Lucky_Ad_1115
NTA! Don't let her take advantage of you. Stand your ground! 🙌

Netty1420 | Netty1420
NTA: Fair division of household responsibilities when one partner stays home. 👍

Sammakko660 | Sammakko660
Husband controls wife's finances, advice is to get a divorce! 😲

Lanky_Turnover_5389 | Lanky_Turnover_5389
NTA. Even split of chores, but is she struggling with depression?

starswirlpearl | starswirlpearl
NTA girl, living the dream! Clean house, cook dinner, no kids?! 😍

Rheagilliah | Rheagilliah
Choose: work, chores, or divorce. No free rides in partnership! 😲

no_therworldly | no_therworldly
NTA considering divorce? Reduce alimony, get a recent work history! 😲

darth4caedus | darth4caedus
NTA: Communication is key! Sit down and talk it out. 👍

grimikiru | grimikiru
A**hole husband wants wife to choose: work or chores! 🤯

Character_Point_7176 | Character_Point_7176
Choose therapy or divorce. Lazy behavior won't change overnight. 🤔

CakePhool | CakePhool
OP suggests ditching wife for being 'worthless' 😲

roxannefromarkansas | roxannefromarkansas
Flashbacks? Definitely not the a**hole in this situation! 😲

Dinguskahn12 | Dinguskahn12
NTA: Beware of the sneaky pillow princess! Get out now! 😲

Fuzzy_Department2799 | Fuzzy_Department2799
Divorce looming? NTA. Communication breakdown. Mediation needed for partnership revival! 😲

ExcellentWaffles | ExcellentWaffles
NTA! Fair to expect help with chores after work. 👍

Agile_Flow8586 | Agile_Flow8586
NTA! Sharing house chores fairly is crucial for a healthy relationship. 🙌

Agile_Flow8586 | Agile_Flow8586
Lazy wife refuses to work, husband takes charge of chores! 😲

Carney7788 | Carney7788
Partner neglects responsibilities, divorce may be imminent. 😲

Creatureteacher86150 | Creatureteacher86150
Questioning the marriage: Why stay with her? NTA 😲

Joholification | Joholification
Man gives wife ultimatum: work or house chores! Not the a**hole! 😎

-Regina-Filange | -Regina-Filange
Lazy freeloader wife refuses to work. NTA for setting boundaries. 😲

TerribleTwinTeddy | TerribleTwinTeddy
NTA. Wife lost job, home should be spotless. She needs therapy.

Thedarkfic | Thedarkfic
NTA: SAHW is a scam! No reason to fund her life! 😲

schetzo | schetzo
Struggling with chores due to ADHD, seeking understanding and solutions. 🤔

Puppin_Tea_16 | Puppin_Tea_16
NTA: Stay at home spouse explains the hard work and dedication.

Raindrops_On-Roses | Raindrops_On-Roses
OP stands up for equality, wife needs counseling. 🙏

alc1982 | alc1982
Not the a**hole. Let's hear the reasoning behind it! 😊

Sureokayiguess1 | Sureokayiguess1
NTA. Stay at home spouse's responsibilities are clear 😲

Flat_Contribution707 | Flat_Contribution707
NTA but is she a lazy free loader? 🤔

slyfelixcopter | slyfelixcopter
NTA. Wife's entitlement jeopardizes future support. Divorce may be inevitable. 😲

KINGCOCO | KINGCOCO
NTA. Restricting her access to money will reveal her true colors! 😲

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OP's wife expects them to work, do chores, and raise kids? NTA

fire1967 | fire1967
NTA: Partner's refusal to be an adult is a turn off 😲

Pristine-Mastodon-37 | Pristine-Mastodon-37
NTA: Wife needs to contribute. Sudden change may need evaluation. 😲

v_blondie | v_blondie
NTA. Wife needs to contribute to the marriage. What's her role?

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Commenter suggests wife may be depressed, OP reached breaking point

jb04200 | jb04200