Meet our 32-year-old heroine, married for a decade to her 36-year-old husband. Over the years, she's noticed a worrying trend: her husband's increasing laziness. Despite working part-time due to a non-physical disability, he spends his free time lounging on the couch, leaving all household chores to her. After numerous ignored pleas for help, she hatches a plan. She decides to mirror his behavior, hoping to give him a taste of his own medicine. The results? Well, let's dive in...🏊♀️

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A Lesson Learned or a Step Too Far?🤔
Our heroine's unconventional method to tackle her husband's laziness sparked a whirlwind of reactions. She mirrored his behavior, swapping household chores for video games, until the lack of clean clothes and piled-up dishes forced him to step up. Her strategy worked, sparking an apology and a promise of help from her husband. However, a friend criticized her, arguing that her husband's mental disability should exempt him from chores. She defended her actions, pointing out that her husband's disability doesn't affect his physical capability. So, was she right to give him a taste of his own medicine? Let's see what the internet has to say...🌐
NTA, husband's mental health issue caused misunderstanding, but resolved positively 👍

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NTA: Friend's opinion doesn't matter, it's your marriage! 👍

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NTA: Teaching lazy husband a lesson without being mean or fighting 😎

RedoubtableSouth | RedoubtableSouth
👏 NTA! Teaching a lesson without fighting. Disability ≠ inability.

chubby-wench | chubby-wench
👏 Effective communication is key to helping a dissociative person! 🗣️

hightecrebel | hightecrebel
👏 NTA. Genius move! Mirroring laziness taught him a valuable lesson.

ccl1986 | ccl1986
NTA. Teaching through mirroring can be effective and impactful! ✨

midner1116 | midner1116
NTA: Teaching lazy husband a lesson, friend's misguided defense.

spoonfullofrage | spoonfullofrage
"You're NTA, but your attitude towards his disability is concerning."

ulvok_coven | ulvok_coven
NTA: Friend wants to do chores for OP, how generous! 😂

bistars98 | bistars98
NTA. Genius lesson: husband changed, apologized, and helps out now! 🙌

Gen7lemanCaller | Gen7lemanCaller
Take charge of household chores without being his maid 🧹

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Genius or cruel? A lesson in laziness with no a**holes.

cluelessclod | cluelessclod
NTA: Setting boundaries and standing up for yourself. 💪

yesnoiknow | yesnoiknow
Terrifying disassociation experiences shared, highlighting the impact of mental illness.

fadedblossoms | fadedblossoms
👏 Teaching lazy husband a lesson: genius or cruel? NTA

ThatMater | ThatMater
Commenter calls OP out for resentment towards husband's disability. YTA.

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👏 Teaching responsibility without ruining the relationship. #NTA

SeePerspectives | SeePerspectives
Reflecting laziness to teach a lesson: Learn from feedback!

MusketeersPlus2 | MusketeersPlus2
Can you really get disability for zoning out? Mind-blowing revelation! 😮

Molenium | Molenium
Open and honest communication is key for a balanced household! 👍

2queer2hippie4u | 2queer2hippie4u
NTA: Perfect revenge! Laziness mirroring for the win! 🙌

iluvcats17 | iluvcats17
NTA: Teaching a lazy partner a lesson, no more doormat!

MsRenee2020 | MsRenee2020
Teaching a lazy partner a lesson: NTA, genius move! ⚡️

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Marriage takes two, or it fades away. 💔

Lagaven777 | Lagaven777
Commenter questions OP's attitude and suggests a more mature approach.

dududu333 | dududu333
NTA. Teaching laziness lesson: genius or cruel? Mental illness not excuse.

Yojildo | Yojildo
Ableist accusation sparks fiery debate in comment section 🔥

badhmorrigan | badhmorrigan
NTA. Teaching lazy husband a lesson with laundry. 🧺💪

lovebeinganasshole | lovebeinganasshole
NTA. Disability doesn't mean they can't do anything. Genius response!

ChuckGreenwald | ChuckGreenwald
NTA. Good job! 👍

sassyfontaine | sassyfontaine
Genius or cruel? One person's experience with mirroring laziness.

Aggrosaurus2042 | Aggrosaurus2042
👏 Genius move! NTA. Equal partnership > boss-intern dynamic. #RelationshipGoals

Curly_Shoe | Curly_Shoe
NTA: Genius move to teach lazy husband a lesson! 🧠

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NTA, teaching lesson with empathy. Dissociative disorders often comorbid with depression/PTSD. Happy marriage! ✨

pessb | pessb
NTA. ADHD struggle, husband needs push to complete chores. 💪

lady0rthetiger | lady0rthetiger
NTA for mirroring laziness, friend TA for butting in. 👍

gucknbuck | gucknbuck
Empowering partners to share household responsibilities leads to healthier relationships.

Alert-Strength8652 | Alert-Strength8652
Supportive comment encourages communication and empathy in relationships ❤️

mostly_mild | mostly_mild
NTA suggests a chore chart for visual reinforcement and motivation ✅

likeuncoolpod | likeuncoolpod
NTA. Strikes can be effective! 💪

swvagirl | swvagirl
NTA: Teaching lazy hubby a lesson, with a twist! 🎯

Musoyamma | Musoyamma
NTA, creative communication tactics to teach a lazy partner 🤔

peachesforpresident | peachesforpresident
A balanced give and take in a supportive relationship 👭

khalithos | khalithos
Taking responsibility for mental illness: a partner's perspective. 🙏

megansandre | megansandre
Using the stick instead of the carrot: Genius or cruel? 🥕🐴

mrp2611 | mrp2611
NTA's lazy tactic surprises, but for how long? 🤔

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NTA. Friend needs to butt out! Good luck to you both! ✌️

densebread97 | densebread97
Wife teaches lazy husband a lesson: NTA, genius or cruel?

Eshiah88 | Eshiah88
Communication wins! Genius way to teach a lesson without being a**hole

frankydie69 | frankydie69
NTA: Disabled but still a responsible adult. 💪

chronicchrisy | chronicchrisy
Empathy and understanding for a spouse with a disability. 😍

knitlikeaboss | knitlikeaboss
Hubby learns lesson and apologizes: NTA, great communication and growth! 👏

DaniMarie44 | DaniMarie44
NTA comment highlights communication issues and suggests alternative approaches. 👍

HungryRobotics | HungryRobotics
Sharing the load: NTA if both partners contribute to chores.

lezwitch | lezwitch
Understanding and empathy for a wife's unconventional teaching method.

Arr0w_root | Arr0w_root
NAH, he learned his lesson! Communication is key! 👍

Alseids | Alseids
NTA. Communication is key in a marriage, not outsiders' opinions. 💑

Sparrowsfly | Sparrowsfly
Depression and dissociation: a serious issue addressed with empathy

cthbinxx | cthbinxx
Teaching laziness lesson: no pain, no change. Friend, butt out! 😤

therealub | therealub
Genius! Wife teaches lazy husband a lesson, and he agrees! ✨

3bluerose | 3bluerose
Genius move or cruel lesson? NTA teaches husband laziness 🤣

TheTarotLifeCoach | TheTarotLifeCoach
👏👏 A wife teaches her lazy husband a valuable lesson!

Relee_Sythuril | Relee_Sythuril
Teaching laziness lesson: Genius move or cruel revenge? 🤔

manderifffic | manderifffic
NTA. Husband learns lesson, friends need to butt out. 🙄

MatazaNz | MatazaNz
Clever NTA teaches lazy spouse a valuable lesson! 🙌

Dana07620 | Dana07620
NTA: Husband learns his lesson and helps around the house 🎮

BannerTortoise | BannerTortoise
NTA disassociates due to PTSD but still handles household chores 💪

hoggyhog22 | hoggyhog22
NTA, depression doesn't excuse laziness. I do housework despite struggles. 💪

markdmac | markdmac
NTA. Teaching lazy spouse a lesson, friend's advice could ruin marriage.

SashaAvacado | SashaAvacado
Empowering women in 2020 💪✨

ashes_caribbean | ashes_caribbean
NTA for mirroring laziness to teach a valuable lesson! 🙌

toonifr | toonifr
NTA: Wife's genius plan teaches lazy husband a lesson! 🤣

Flutterbee543 | Flutterbee543
NTA: Partner teaches lazy spouse a lesson in teamwork and appreciation

martinigirl2004 | martinigirl2004
NTA: Fairness in household chores is a must! 👏

RexIsAMiiCostume | RexIsAMiiCostume
NTA. Laziness lesson worked, friend isn't so good after all. 😏

NJ2CAthrowaway | NJ2CAthrowaway
NTA for mirroring husband's laziness, conflict resolved without hurt feelings 😊

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NTA. Clever move to get his attention, but time to stop.

AltruisticBox8 | AltruisticBox8
Teaching empathy through laziness? Genius move! NTA 👏

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NTA. Fair division of household chores. No one's a**hole here. 👍

jesssongbird | jesssongbird
Wife teaches husband a lesson: NTA, you're not his mom!

dinosaurs_elephants | dinosaurs_elephants
NTA: Teaching a lazy husband a valuable lesson. 💪

bathoryblue | bathoryblue
NTA. Husband needs to step up. A+ management. 💪

endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic
ESH: Wife mirrors husband's laziness, but acknowledges disability challenges. Goodluck! ✨

Kimiryn | Kimiryn