When a husband with depression and anxiety refuses to look for a job, his wife threatens to stop paying for everything including his therapy. She feels that he is milking it and not taking responsibility for his life.
But his mother and in-laws are accusing her of holding his progress back. Who is the a**hole in this situation ? Read on to find out.
When depression takes over, is it fair for one partner to bear the financial burden?

Breaking the stigma: Wife supports husband’s therapy

Husband’s therapy pays off: 180% makeover and 2 dogs

Husband’s post-transformation unemployment causes financial strain on marriage

Husband’s unemployment and spending habits cause strain in marriage

Wife threatens to cut off husband’s therapy in heated argument.

Husband refuses job search while living lavish life, wife threatens stop funding.

In-laws interfere with couple’s argument causing more tension

Is the husband milking his therapy? Wife threatens to stop paying.

Wife faces backlash for refusing to pay for husband’s therapy.

Wife threatens to stop paying for husband’s therapy
When a spouse is dealing with mental health issues, it can be difficult to know how to support them. For one woman, paying for her husband’s therapy seemed like the best decision. However, after months of him using her money for non-essential items and refusing to look for a job, she’s had enough.
In a heated argument, she threatened to stop paying for everything, including his therapy. Now, she’s facing backlash from her in-laws who believe she’s hindering his progress. But is she in the wrong?
Let’s dive into the complexities of supporting a partner with mental illness and the challenges that come with it.
NTA. Don’t let him mooch off you, speak to a lawyer.

Enabling husband’s lavish lifestyle jeopardizes wife’s mental health. NTA.

Partner not a child. In-laws pushing responsibility.

Protect your finances and help your husband address his issues

Husband’s reckless spending puts wife in a tough spot

Wife threatens to stop paying for everything, seeks therapist’s letter.

Divorcee relates to OP’s situation, advises to stand strong. NTA

Limiting extras is fair, but couple’s therapy can help communication

Supporting mental health doesn’t mean being someone’s ATM
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NTA. Time’s up for this husband’s free ride ️⏰

Supporting a partner with mental health struggles shouldn’t be a one-way street

Depression isn’t an excuse for laziness.

Time to cut the cord . No more therapy on you

Supporting spouse threatened to cut off finances for irresponsible husband.

Commenter calls out husband’s laziness in unsympathetic tone

NTA but seriously, why are you with this entitled man?

Suggest couple’s therapy, depression can be complicated and powerful

Suggesting marriage counseling if husband won’t get a job.

Spouse threatens to cut off support for husband’s therapy

Husband’s mommy issues lead to ultimatum in marriage.

Return the watch and make a budget. NTA.

Wife considers cutting off husband’s finances for being a leech.

Commenter suggests divorce for husband’s lack of partnership.

32-year-old man calls mommy, commenter says NTA

Husband’s therapy or financial stability? A tough choice for wife.

Commenter supports wife’s decision to stop paying for therapy

Don’t let him use you as a charity or an ATM
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Financial support vs financial abuse. Navigating a tough situation.

Time to separate? NTA suggests husband should handle his journey

Stand up for yourself! Don’t let him take advantage.

Commenter advises tough love for husband’s financial dependence.

Husband’s financial abuse and useless spending. NTA.

Encourage partner to do charity work, discourage luxury expenses. NTA.

Questioning the root of depression, potential parasitic behavior

Partner’s mental health issues aren’t an excuse for not working
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Spouse with anxiety takes advantage of partner financially. NTA.

Struggling in your marriage? A trial separation could be helpful. ❤️

Is this a case of copy-pasting gone wrong?

Setting boundaries with a childish husband

NTA gets validation, but why?

Is he really taking advantage of her?

Protect your finances and prioritize your mental health. ♀️

Support your partner, but not at the cost of your own well-being

Commenter suggests dropping husband off at his mother’s house.

Overcoming mental illness is a battle, but trying is key

You go, girl! Stand up for yourself and your finances.

Setting a monthly budget might help in this situation
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Set boundaries for your own happiness.

Generosity has its limits, but beware of potential consequences ⚠️

Husband’s prolonged therapy: NTA for wanting him to work.

Encouraging couples therapy to navigate husband’s unemployment and mental health

Time to cut ties and move on from deadweight spouse.

Time to cut the cord and let him grow up ♂️

Take control of your life and kick the leech out

Financially supporting your partner may lead to future alimony payments

Husband called a leech in NTA comment section

Time to reevaluate the marriage? NTA

Insist on couples therapy, he’s setting himself up for luxury

NTA! But will the husband understand and change?

Not the a**hole, but is therapy really the issue here?

Commenter struggles with mental health, but still contributes to household.
