Picture this: a devoted daughter, raised by a hardworking single mother, promises to support her mom in her old age. She’s always been upfront about this with her relationships, and her husband agreed to it when they started dating and even after they got married. But now, with COVID-19 causing job losses, the husband is singing a different tune, and tensions are rising. ️
A Mother’s Sacrifice
Cultural Expectations
Losing a Father, Gaining a Hero
Mother’s Struggle, Daughter’s Success
A Better Life
A Daughter’s Duty
The Package Deal
Husband’s Agreement ✅
COVID-19 Changes Everything
Tightening the Belt
Mother’s Support Reduced
Husband’s Snide Comments
Enough is Enough! ⛔
The Storm Out
Family Weighs In
Daughter’s Loyalty vs. Husband’s Frustration: Who’s Right?
This devoted daughter has been supporting her hardworking mother ever since her father passed away, and she’s made it clear to her husband that this is non-negotiable. But now that COVID-19 has caused financial strain, her husband is getting snippy and questioning her loyalty. She’s standing her ground, but even her in-laws are chiming in, calling her expectations ridiculous. So, who’s in the right here? Let’s dive into some top responses from the internet to see what people think…
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NTA for supporting mom, husband knew deal before marriage
NTA. Husband’s selfishness and cultural differences cause tension in marriage.
Husband refuses to support elderly immigrant mother-in-law, NTA for standing up for her.
Unpopular opinion sparks debate on family and marriage values
NTA for supporting mother, husband’s entitlement and snide comments
Benefit of the doubt: Cabin fever can make us say things we don’t mean
Protect yourself and your mom. NTA.
Commenter defends woman supporting mom, calls out husband’s hypocrisy. NTA
Spouse upset over supporting mom, commenters side with OP.
Husband prioritizes hobbies over dying mother-in-law, commenter calls out behavior
Comment section veers off topic with unemployment discussion
Daughter defends supporting mom, husband needs a reality check
NAH. Husband lost job, vented about supporting mother-in-law, not divorce.
Family dynamics questioned in supporting mother, husband feels neglected
Spouse agreed to support mom, can’t change mind now. NTA
Husband upset over supporting mother-in-law, suggests alternative solution
Supporting mom > husband’s feelings #NTA
Husband needs to get off his a** and mind his business
Spouse can’t opt out of supporting family, NTA
NTA for changing mind, but husband’s behavior makes him TA
Immigrant children defend supporting parents, fight against husband’s selfishness
Honesty is key! NTA for supporting mom until the end
Commenter questions husband’s hypocrisy, sparks discussion
Husband prioritizes Xbox over supporting mother-in-law? NTA claps back
Husband prioritizes fun money over struggling mother-in-law. NTA wins.
Marriage shouldn’t be my way or the highway, ESH.
Exploring social security benefits for mom, but limited eligibility.
Cultural differences in caring for parents, NTA for prioritizing family
First-gen American stands up for mom, husband needs job
NTA for supporting mom, husband being selfish
Commenter sympathizes with OP’s frustration over husband’s behavior.
Accepting MIL care, offering advice to NTA with unemployed husband
NTA: Daughter’s devotion to mother praised
Husband upset over supporting mom, commenters defend woman’s choice.
ESH- Communication breakdown between spouses, projecting insecurities, and family drama
Spouse called out for freeloading, NTA wins the day!
Money or family? A tough decision
Commenter suggests counseling and divorce, reply criticizes AITA culture.
Commenter suspects missing info, but OP likely NTA
Commenter shows empathy for husband’s situation, offers benefit of doubt
Plan ahead: Life insurance for mom with him as beneficiary
Is she prioritizing her mother over her husband?
Husband upset over supporting mom, commenter says get a job
Husband upset over supporting mom, commenter says NTA.
Couple’s argument over supporting mother handled poorly, room for compromise
Commenter questions mom’s employment, but supports OP’s decision.
