Imagine being in a seemingly happy marriage, only to have your partner suddenly propose an open relationship. That’s exactly what happened to our friend here, who thought he and his wife had a good sex life and a stable family with their 6-year-old son. But when his wife suggested they try new things with other people, he was left heartbroken and questioning everything. With his peace of mind at stake, he had to make a tough decision: accept the open marriage or seek a divorce. Let’s dive into the story and see how it unfolds…
A Happy Marriage?
Balancing Work and Family Life
A Life Philosophy
A Healthy Sex Life?
A Shocking Proposal
Open Marriage?
A Heartbreaking Decision
Time to Reflect ️
Divorce or Open Marriage?
A Surprising Response
Standing His Ground
Accusations Fly ️
Facing the Reality
Seeking Peace ☮️
A Clear Stance
Open Marriage or Divorce: A Heartbreaking Choice
Our friend, who prioritizes his own peace above all else, was shocked when his wife proposed an open marriage. After taking some time to reflect and cry, he decided that he couldn’t accept the idea and told his wife he wanted a divorce if she insisted on the open relationship. Surprisingly, she didn’t want to end their marriage, but accused him of being selfish and a bad father. ️ He stood his ground, explaining that he needed peace and that their son would eventually adapt to the divorce. With both parties making their intentions clear, the question remains: who’s in the right here? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this heart-wrenching situation… ️♂️
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Choosing peace over 50/50 custody? YTA according to comment.
NTA for not wanting open marriage but YTA for selfish mindset ♂️
Poor communication and unequal parenting. Divorce but coparent equally.
Choosing a healthy marriage over open marriage for the child
Parenting comes first, not selfish desires. Harsh but true.
Debate over parenting and marriage choices gets heated. YTA verdict.
YTA for dumping your kid on your wife all week.
Redditor calls out OP for being a selfish partner
Ex-teacher explains why staying together for kids is selfish. NTA
Harsh judgment on father’s custody request and parenting abilities
Prioritizing the child’s well-being is paramount
Response calls out YTAH for not trying counseling or alternatives.
Parenting isn’t just about ‘fun days’, do the hard stuff.
Mixed judgement on leaving over open marriage request and custody.
NTA for not wanting an open marriage, but YTA for how you acted after
NTA commenter assumes wife has someone in mind
Splitting custody for ‘fun times’ is selfish
Parenting priorities clash in heated comment section. Yikes.
Engaging in an open marriage doesn’t make her love you less. YTA.
NTA for prioritizing your family over her selfish request
Divorce is valid when one partner wants an ‘open marriage’
YTA for wanting divorce and spending less time with child
Choosing to divorce someone for different values on monogamy. NTA
NTA for divorce, but needs priority check
NTA for prioritizing mental well-being and co-parenting equally.
Communication is key – even in difficult conversations.
Husband stands firm against wife’s ‘open marriage’ request. NTA
User calls out selfish behavior in ‘open marriage’ situation ♂️
Parenting should be top priority, divorce shouldn’t be the first option
Balancing mental well-being and marriage choices.
Divorce is tough, but putting the child first is crucial
Spouse refuses open marriage, prioritizes peace but neglects family.
Choosing divorce over open marriage is NTA, but prioritize child’s well-being
A sarcastic take on prioritizing oneself over family responsibilities
Putting your child’s needs first is crucial. YTA for ignoring it.
User questions husband’s lack of effort to improve sex life.
Harsh comment receives no replies. Yikes
Harsh criticism of commenter’s judgment and parenting decisions.
Red flag raised about OP’s behavior in marriage
Putting yourself before your child? YTA according to commenter
Concern about father’s priorities in response to open marriage request.
NTA for not wanting non-monogamy, but YTA for abandoning responsibilities. Need to reevaluate and have an adult conversation with wife.
Opposing open marriage is NTA, but poor communication is YTA
User accuses husband of being the a**hole for not accepting wife’s ‘open marriage’ request
Husband refuses wife’s open marriage request, gets called bad father
Parenting should be the top priority for both partners
Wife wants an open marriage, YTA for putting yourself first ♀️
Divided opinions on judgment, but agree on open relationships.
Custody battles and unfair parenting? YTA strikes again
User accuses OP of using wife’s request to shirk responsibility
Harsh comment calls out father’s actions, receives no replies.
A commenter calls out the selfishness of prioritizing personal peace over parenthood
Parenting requires selflessness, he’s not interested in her request
User calls out OP for selfishness and immaturity
User calls out OP, suggests couples counseling for sex issues.
Harsh criticism of husband’s immaturity and advice to step up.
Divorce her? YTA. But don’t settle for weekends only.
Parenting comes before relationship drama
Putting an open marriage on a 6 year old? YTA
Husband prioritizes mental well-being over wife’s open marriage request
A harsh but honest call out on prioritizing peace over family
Redditor calls out selfish parent in divorce discussion
A comment calls out a husband for wanting an open marriage.
Redditors call out ‘selfish’ husband prioritizing himself over family. YTA
NTA to wife, YTA to kid. Prioritize your children
Rejection of open marriage due to peace is selfish?
OP prioritizes own desires over child’s well-being. YTA
Selfishness and incompatibility in a hurtful request. ♂️
Parenting priorities questioned in a rocky relationship. ESH.
Harsh criticism of a father’s decision to prioritize peace.
Putting himself before his kids makes him a bad father
Harsh criticism for abandoning child and self-centered behavior.
Parenting comes first, YTA for abandoning your child
Parenting criticism leads to deadbeat dad prediction
Putting yourself first over your child, bit messed up
User calls out husband for abandoning his kid for peace
Insensitive comment receives no support in this comment section
Harsh comment reminds reader to prioritize family over personal desires
