A man’s wife’s OCD tendencies have become a point of contention in their relationship, especially since their son was born. When the son accidentally spills milk on the carpet, the wife screams at him, causing the man to intervene. After a heated argument, the man calls his wife crazy.
Now, he’s wondering if he went too far. Was he the a**hole? Read the full story to find out.
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When OCD tendencies go too far: A father’s defense
A father’s concern for his son’s well-being and his wife’s perfectionism collide in a dramatic outburst. Read on to find out how this family navigates this challenging situation .
NTA. Wife’s behavior is abusive and son needs therapy. Get help.
Protect your son from abuse. Wife needs therapy. NTA.
Commenter advises dad to take son and leave his mentally ill wife.
Wife’s parenting is concerning, seek professional help as a family ♂️
OCD is not an excuse for abusive behavior towards a child. Wife is TA.
Parenting partner’s mental health affecting child’s well-being. ESH.
Child’s well-being should be top priority. NTA.
Commenter calls out toxic environment and suggests therapy for wife
ESH. Wife’s untreated OCD caused emotional abuse. Seek treatment ASAP .
Living with OCD is difficult for all involved. Professional help needed.
Wife’s cleaning obsession goes too far, son suffers. NTA suggests therapy.
Mother’s excessive obsession over cleanliness is terrifying for her son
Supporting a spouse with OCD while setting boundaries for child.
Protect your son from her BS more. He’s your son
Heartbreaking account of wife’s outburst towards son. NTA.
Son abused for years due to father’s lack of action
Ignoring wife’s mental illness harms son, ESH.
Commenter calls out parent’s neglect in abusive household.
Supporting mental health is important.
Coping with a mentally unwell spouse with OCD is tough
Child traumatized by wife’s outburst, needs therapy ASAP. Seek help.
Supporting mental health is key to a happy family ❤️
Tough love and therapy helped me manage my OCD compulsions.
Protect your child from abuse. NTA.
Support for husband dealing with wife’s mental health struggles
Parenting is tough, but calling your spouse crazy isn’t okay
Commenter shows empathy towards mentally ill wife’s outburst.
Understanding OCD: A treatable disorder that needs specialized therapy ♀️
Advocate for your wife and son to get therapy ♀️ ♂️
Parenting gone wrong: Discussion on dealing with child’s mistakes.
Mental illness is no excuse for traumatizing your child.
Husband hits limit after wife bullies son. NTA but wife needs help.
Protect your son from trauma, seek professional help for wife
Parenting advice given with empathy and understanding ❤️
Validating anxiety but toxic behavior. Son’s well-being check needed.
Protecting son from abusive behavior; wife needs therapy or divorce
Let’s all go to therapy!
Son’s fear of mother warrants professional help, not name-calling.
Spouse insults and parenting woes. Everyone sucks here. ♂️
Traumatized by mother’s OCD, urging husband to get wife help
Protect your son from abusive behavior. Therapy can help
Supporting a struggling spouse while prioritizing your son’s well-being ❤️
Both parents need help before their child suffers more
Lack of support and unhealthy behavior lead to family conflict
Protective dad defends son from abusive wife, seeks counseling
Don’t cry over spilt milk! NTA for calling her crazy
Addressing OCD and abuse towards son, seek help asap
Encouraging therapy for spouse’s concerning behavior.
Recognize issues early, seek help, avoid traumatizing children.
Support for husband dealing with wife’s outburst
Supporting mental health while setting boundaries
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