Imagine finding out you have a mass on your tonsil and need surgery ASAP. You’ve already battled cancer once before, and now you’re facing it again. But there’s one catch: your husband refuses to take time off work to be there for you. That’s the situation one woman found herself in, and she’s questioning if she’s in the wrong for giving her husband the silent treatment. Let’s dive into the story and see if she’s justified in her actions.
A Troubling Discovery

Cancer Fears

Surgery Scheduled ⏰

No Ride, No Help

Limited Options

Desperate for Assistance

Friends’ Concerns

Silent Treatment Begins

Husband’s Accusations

Self-Doubt Sets In

Doctor Consultation

Appreciation and Updates

Husband’s Change of Heart ❤️

New Job Delayed

Marriage Counseling

A Rollercoaster of Emotions
This wife’s emotional journey began with a terrifying health scare and a husband who seemed to prioritize work over her well-being. After giving him the silent treatment, she began to doubt herself. But in a heartwarming turn of events, her husband realized his mistake, apologized, and changed his plans to be there for her. They’re now committed to improving their communication and understanding through marriage counseling. Let’s check out some of the top reactions to this emotional story…
Partner prioritizing work over surgery, NTA for being upset

Spouse prioritizes work over partner’s surgery : Commenters agree NTA, basic ‘in sickness and in health’

NTA needs to calmly communicate her expectations and seek counseling.
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Husband prioritizes work over wife’s surgery. Commenter questions vows.

NTA. Doctor’s social worker may help. Husband lacks understanding

NTA. Recovery from adult tonsillectomy is tough, husband needs to take time off.

Spouse prioritizes work over surgery, comment supports NTA verdict.

When work comes before love

Husband chooses work over wife’s surgery, commenters call him clueless

Emergency surgery and a husband’s priorities. NTA wins.

Could her husband’s work be a cover for a gambling addiction?

Husband has PTO but prioritizes work over wife’s surgery

Reassuring comment on post-surgery care with personal experience
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Outpatient surgery and healthcare system debated in comment section.

Is his workaholic behavior a coping mechanism for addiction?

Commenter sympathizes with wife and calls husband a schmuck

Husband refuses to take off work for wife’s surgery. Commenter advises and supports wife.

Spouse chooses work over surgery, is silent treatment justified? NTA

Spouse prioritizes work over emergency surgery, NTA for silent treatment

Despite financial concerns, husband is still the AH for choosing work.

Partner chooses work over wife’s surgery: NTA comment empathizes.

Partner should prioritize spouse’s surgery. NTA for being upset.

Commenter defends wife, bot misinterprets as YTA vote

Spouse chooses work over wife’s surgery, commenter says NTA with a hint of violence

Commenter sympathizes and offers helpful advice for surgery transportation.

Supportive commenter empathizes with OP’s unsupportive partner.

Commenter advises leaving spouse, using NTA.

NTA. Consider asking the doctor for a longer hospital stay. Also, has your husband ever genuinely apologized to you before?

Does he care? Mixed opinions from commenters

When your ex is more caring than your current partner ♀️

Husband prioritizes work over wife’s surgery . OP not wrong for silent treatment.
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Neighborly offer of help for NTA wife with unsocial neighbors

Supportive comment offers surgery tips and husband advice

Spouse prioritizing work over partner’s surgery? NTA for being upset.

Commenter shows appreciation for support received.

Friend shares similar experience, husband TA for prioritizing work over wife’s surgery

Spouse prioritizes work over surgery, commenter advises seeking help elsewhere.

Commenter suggests alternative arrangements for surgery and advises to dump husband. NTA.

Heartwarming support in the midst of a difficult situation

Husband chooses work over wife’s surgery . Commenter calls him cruel.

Location check: Near Louisville, KY

Marriage without care and love is pointless. Consider a nurse.

Money matters: Is his job crucial for your insurance?

Commenter suggests drastic action for husband’s behavior

Supportive comment from a workaholic husband.

Balancing work and personal life: A tough but necessary choice
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Partner prioritizes work over wife’s surgery, commenter supports her.

Red flags: Is he having an affair? NTA, prioritize relationships

NTA: Marriage vows broken. Silent treatment justified.

Spouse prioritizes work over wife’s surgery, NTA for being upset

Having a supportive partner is important during surgery recovery

Husband prioritizes work over wife’s surgery: commenter shares personal experience.

Husband chooses work over wife’s surgery, Redditor advises to leave. ❤

Curious about the surgery, commenter sends well wishes.
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Supportive comment, hoping for sincere resolution and positive outcome

Moving on from an unsupportive partner can be life-changing

Commenter sympathizes with OP, suggests divorce and lawyer

Choose someone who chooses you #NTA #selfworth

Spouse prioritizes work over surgery, commenter supports wife.

Roommate with benefits? NTA prioritizes work over wife’s surgery.

Partner should support through good and bad times

Last Updated on May 12, 2023 by Diply Social Team