An unexpected confession from a colleague reveals his love for her. After sharing drafts of her response with her husband, he demands she quit her job . The situation escalates when she finds herself locked out of her own home. Is she the a**hole for not quitting her job to appease her husband’s demands? Read on to find out what happened and how she’s planning to move forward.
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A confession of love from a colleague has turned into a nightmare for one Reddit user. After rejecting her colleague’s advances, her husband demanded that she quit her job. But when she refused, her husband took drastic measures and locked her out of their home. Despite her husband’s ultimatum, she refuses to quit her job, which is vital to her career. Now, she’s seeking advice on how to navigate the tricky work dynamic with her colleague while also dealing with her husband’s irrational behavior. Is it possible to have a successful career and a healthy relationship? Read on to find out what Reddit users had to say, and how the situation escalated to a physical confrontation.
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