Picture this: a perfect marriage, but with one major issue. Our protagonist, a 30-year-old woman, has a deep-rooted hang-up about having a neat bed due to her traumatic childhood with a strict, violent stepfather. Her husband, who used to respect her need for order, has recently started to ‘tease’ her by messing up the bed on purpose and even sleep-groping her. The situation has escalated to the point where she’s now sleeping in the guest room, and her best friend thinks she’s being ridiculous. But is she? Let’s dive into this story and find out! ️♀️
The 6-Year Marriage
A Hang-Up I Can’t Shake
My Strict Stepfather
The Bed-Making Nightmare ️
The Lasting Impact
Husband’s Cruel Teasing
The Bed Sabotage
Mocking My Pain
Separate Blankets and Sleep-Groping
Blanket Battles
Anxiety and Anger
Husband’s Reaction
Is It Really Accidental?
Best Friend’s Opinion ️
Therapy and Communication
Talking to Hubby ️
His Stubbornness
Sleep-Groping Isn’t PTSD
Sleeping Apart: A Marriage on the Edge?
Our protagonist has a severe anxiety about messy beds due to her traumatic past. Her husband, once understanding, has taken to ‘teasing’ her by purposely messing up their bed and even sleep-groping her. Despite therapy and communication, the situation has escalated to the point where she’s now sleeping in the guest room. Her best friend thinks she’s overreacting and risking their otherwise perfect marriage. But is she really the one at fault here? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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Wife’s husband is sexually abusing her while she sleeps
Sleeping in separate rooms is fine, but his pranks aren’t.
Husband’s ‘harmless’ pranks are emotional abuse, gaslighting and assault . Consider leaving.
Powerful comment on sexual assault in marriages
Red flag alert! Is he really in love with you?
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Husband’s ‘harmless’ pranks turn into dangerous territory. NTA needs to leave.
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Protect yourself, he is not teasing, he is torturing you.
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Husband’s pranks are abusive, get a lock. NTA
A harsh comment questioning the woman’s decision to stay married.
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Stand up against abuse, you deserve a peaceful life. NTA
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Disturbing behavior, consider ending abusive marriage. NTA.
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Friend advises OP to leave husband, questions friend’s values
Sleep-fuck not a thing. Abusive behavior. Leave him. NTA
Sleep in a space where you’re comfortable NTA. Consider therapy too
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Partner’s pranks trigger anxiety, gaslighting and abuse. NTA.
Spouse’s pranks trigger past trauma, commenter labels husband as inconsiderate.
Disturbing behavior, she should leave for her own safety
Separate blankets didn’t solve the issue. Is husband being cruel? ♀️
Setting boundaries with husband after triggering past trauma. NTA
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“It’s a sensitive space for you. You need a safe space to have good sleep.”
Serious advice for a serious situation
Seek separate counseling and make an escape plan
Sleep assault joke crosses the line, but NTA overall
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Spouse’s ‘harmless’ pranks trigger anxiety. NTA suggests reevaluating relationship.
Valid point! Husband needs therapy too. Love shouldn’t hurt
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Protect your sanctuary from sociopath behavior. NTA
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Sleeping in separate beds can be a healthy solution
