Imagine waking up one morning with a migraine, only to have your wife throw a coffee cup at your head, causing it to split open and bleed! That’s exactly what happened to our protagonist, a 50-year-old man who’s been married to his 45-year-old wife for almost 20 years. They have a 16-year-old daughter and have had their share of ups and downs, but nothing could prepare him for this. His wife, currently going through perimenopause, has been experiencing extreme mood swings, and that morning, she was NOT happy about the coffee pot being empty. ☕️ But is this enough reason to file for divorce? Let’s dive into the story and find out…
20 Years of Marriage
Ups and Downs
Marriage Counseling Sessions ️
Household Chores
Kiddo’s Duties ️
Perimenopause Problems
Hormone Medication
Coffee Cup Catastrophe ☕
Wife’s Reaction
Morning Fog ️
Coffee Cup Attack
Bloody Consequences
Wife’s Panic
ER Trip
No Stitches Needed!
Painful Past
Wife’s Knowledge
Divorce Dilemma
Hormones vs. Responsibility
Venting Session
Coffee Cup Chaos: Divorce-worthy?
After nearly 20 years of marriage, our protagonist finds himself questioning whether to file for divorce after his wife, who’s going through perimenopause, throws a coffee cup at his head in a fit of rage. The incident left him bleeding and needing a trip to the ER, but it also brought back painful memories of childhood abuse he had long buried. While he understands that his wife’s hormones may be partially to blame, he also believes she’s responsible for her actions. The question remains: Is this a deal-breaker? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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