Man Tells Wife She Was “So Close” To Dream Job, Causing Fallout

Navigating a control freak partner without ruining the relationship

When compliments sound like insults ‍♂️ How to deal with condescension

Perfectionist spouse’s criticism leaves partner feeling inadequate

Wife’s dream job almost achieved, husband’s comment causes fallout.

Heartbreak as wife narrowly misses out on dream job

Man’s attempt at comfort backfires, lands him in hot water

Reflecting on past behavior and seeking validation from peers.

Is this man being an insensitive jerk to his wife?

In a relationship, it’s common for one person to be more particular than the other. But what happens when this need for control turns into condescension?

In this situation , a man shares his experience with a wife who always tells him he’s “so close” to getting things right. When she doesn’t get the job she’s been desperately wanting, he tries to comfort her by telling her she was “so close” to getting it.

He posted the story online to ask if he really trying to be insensitive or was just trying to empathize with her. Find out what others on Reddit have to say about this situation in the comments below.

NTA for giving her a taste of her own medicine

Wife habitually insults husband; husband accidentally insults back, ESH

Wife dishes out ‘you were so close’ line, can’t take it back.

Man stands up to controlling wife, internet agrees he’s NTA

NTA. Husband justifiably used wife’s own words to make a point.

NTA comment and reply use humor to address condescending behavior

Testing honesty: OP’s ‘compliment’ exposes truth. NTA. ‍♀️

Commenter defends OP’s blurred words, supports NTA judgement.

Couple’s use of phrase ‘so close’ reveals deeper issues.

Encouragement with a hint of karma.

Agreeing with the judgement and keeping it short and sweet

Encouraging response to wife’s job rejection, with a touch of humor

Not the a-hole for calling out wife’s behavior

Using ‘so close’ was condescending and caused fallout. ESH.

Commenter laughs at karma for self-righteous spouse. NTA verdict.

Supporting partner(s) during job hunt is crucial. Counseling recommended

Couple’s argument over taunting each other with ‘so close’ comment.

Wife gets a taste of her own medicine, NTA strikes back

Commenter relates to OP, suggests counseling, questions sleeping elsewhere.

Commenter sympathizes with wife and deems her not the a**hole

Is lack of respect causing fallout in this marriage?

Spouse’s self-esteem issues call for immediate counseling

Debating the fairness of a double standard in relationships

NTA husband faces fallout after wife’s condescending behavior.

Empathy for role reversal in job disappointment.

Commenter defends husband in workplace argument with wife.

NTA calls out wife’s condescending behavior, gets emotional response.

Hate the job? NTA for telling wife she was “so close”

Turns out, using their own argument against them works ‍♂️

Commenter criticizes hitting SO, but finds humor in situation

Honesty isn’t always the best policy ‍♂️

Empathy lesson learned: Wife’s near miss leads to self-reflection

Supportive reply encourages apology and therapy for insensitive comment.

Commenter deemed not the a-hole in job fallout.

When a compliment sounds like an insult NTA vs TA

Standing up for yourself and setting boundaries.

Spouse constantly belittles, but leaves after one insult?

Insincere wife reacts angrily to husband’s sincere comment.

Wife offended by husband’s words, sparks potential argument. NTA

Commenter not at fault, job situation causes rift

Childbearing warning: Wife crushes confidence with “so close” job comment. NTA

Partner’s unintentional remark leads to fallout, NTA for response.

Previous compliments were actually digs? Not the a**hole here

Spouse’s cruel attitude threatens marriage after dream job fallout

When a simple phrase causes a big fallout

When a compliment is actually an insult

Commenter defends husband’s words in unfair situation.

Commenter defends husband’s tough love approach with NTA sentiment

Couple’s condescending ‘compliments’ lead to fallout. NTA stands firm.

Commenter defends OP’s “so close” remark as genuine observation.

Supportive comment de-escalates situation, defends previous statement, and questions wife’s reaction.

A backhanded compliment leads to fallout in a marriage

NTA compliments wife, backfires causing communication issues.

Commenter slams rude wife and calls out her karma.