Man Gives Wife Two Options: Work or House Chores!

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. ️

The Job Loss and New Role

The SAHW Who Doesn’t Do Chores

The House in Disarray ️

The Breaking Point

The Communication Breakdown

The Two Options: Work or Chores

The Ultimatum and Backlash

The Mental Health Argument

The Final Stand ️

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.

“What’s your contribution? NTA. Maybe she has depression.”

NTA: Money troubles or something deeper?

“I refuse to believe there is an adult this childish.”

NTA. You’re not being controlling at all – she needs responsibilities.

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

NTA! Sounds like she’s manipulating you with waterworks. Teamwork matters!

NTA. Work for money or cleanliness, like society for millennia.

NTA. Wife needs to take responsibility. Time for tough love.

NTA. She needs a wake up call.

Marriage is a partnership. NTA for expecting equality and effort.

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

NTA: Ultimatum given, marriage on the line. Who’s the servant?

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

NTA. Wife needs to contribute either through work or chores.

Marriage is a partnership! Definitely NTA in this situation.

Homelessness vs. chores: which is really harder?

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

Comment: divorce

NTA – Wife should work or be a SAHW, not leeching.

User criticizes woman’s work ethic, suggests job at Walmart

NTA – Man’s ultimatum sparks debate on gender roles.

NTA. Fair to limit purchases if she won’t contribute.

NTA, if this is real.

NTA – Fairness and mental health matter. Share the load!

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

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

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

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

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

Understanding spouse’s struggles with mental health and offering support ❤️

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

NTA. Wife is an emotional narcissist. Marinara. Marinara. Marinara.

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

Divorce seems like the best option for both of you.

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

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

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

NTA! A new word for a hilarious situation!

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

Comment predicts future pregnancy to escape unreasonable husband. NTA

Choose job or divorce lawyer? It’s getting serious. NTA

Commenter calls out laziness and suggests seeking help or leaving.

NTA! Don’t let her take advantage of you. Stand your ground!

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

Husband controls wife’s finances, advice is to get a divorce!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Choose therapy or divorce. Lazy behavior won’t change overnight.

OP suggests ditching wife for being ‘worthless’

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

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

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

NTA! Fair to expect help with chores after work.

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

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

Partner neglects responsibilities, divorce may be imminent.

Questioning the marriage: Why stay with her? NTA

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

Lazy freeloader wife refuses to work. NTA for setting boundaries.

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

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

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

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

OP stands up for equality, wife needs counseling.

Not the a**hole. Let’s hear the reasoning behind it!

NTA. Stay at home spouse’s responsibilities are clear

NTA but is she a lazy free loader?

NTA. Wife’s entitlement jeopardizes future support. Divorce may be inevitable.

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

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

NTA: Partner’s refusal to be an adult is a turn off

NTA: Wife needs to contribute. Sudden change may need evaluation.

NTA. Wife needs to contribute to the marriage. What’s her role?

Commenter suggests wife may be depressed, OP reached breaking point