Picture this: You’ve married the love of your life, and everything seems perfect. You’re head over heels for each other and have a beautiful blended family. But then, you discover that your hubby still refers to his ex-wife as his wife! That’s right, our protagonist Lilly is facing this exact dilemma. She’s been married to Daniel for almost a year, and they’ve been pretty much living the dream. But when she overhears him calling his ex-wife, Alyssa, his wife, things take a turn for the worse. Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster and find out what happens next!
A Love Story Begins
The Perfect Husband?
Quarantine Love Story ❤️
A Disturbing Discovery
The Ex-Wife Confusion
The Nickname Issue
The Problem Gets Worse
Baseball Confusion ⚾
The Ex-Wife/Wife Mix-Up
Feeling Offended
The Humiliation
The Fight Begins
Standing His Ground
An Ultimatum
A Temporary Escape ♀️
Ex-Wife or Wife? The Ultimate Mix-Up!
Lilly and Daniel seemed to have the perfect marriage, but things took a turn when Lilly discovered that Daniel still refers to his ex-wife, Alyssa, as his wife! From a simple conversation at a summer camp to a full-blown mix-up at a work get-together, Lilly finds herself constantly having to explain the awkward situation. Despite confronting Daniel, he stands by his belief that Alyssa is still his wife. Lilly is left feeling humiliated and questioning their marriage. As they try to smooth things over, the question remains: Can their marriage survive this ex-wife/wife confusion? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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New wife criticized for not understanding husband’s grief and love.
User admits mistake and clarifies situation regarding late wife
Don’t erase a widower’s past. YTA for calling her ex.
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Using ‘my wife’ could be confusing and embarrassing. NTA.
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Widowed husband faces difficulty adjusting, soft YTA for wife.
OP’s point is valid: husband should clarify the difference. NTA
Husband’s ambiguous language is confusing. Communication and processing grief recommended.
Navigating mourning and remarriage is hard, communication is key ❤
Using ‘my wife’ for late spouse is insensitive, encourage change.
“Late wife” is more appropriate, NTA for wanting differentiation
A new wife feels neglected as her husband talks only about his deceased wife.
Communication is key, especially before marriage ✌️
Understanding NTA comment defends new wife’s feelings ❤️
Husband’s insensitive behavior towards new wife questioned. NTA.
Respectful to the late wife, but disrespectful to the new one
Advice for new wife struggling with husband’s late spouse grief.
“Late” vs “ex” wording apology, but husband needs to move on
Let’s focus on the issue, not semantics
New wife feels humiliated by husband’s refusal to acknowledge her.
NTA, but commenters attack OP for valid concern
ESH. Instead of “ex-wife”, ask him to call her “late wife”.
Don’t marry a widower if you can’t accept his late wife
Husband refers to deceased spouse as ‘my wife’, new wife upset. NTA.
Current wife feels overshadowed by husband’s constant reference to late wife.
OP advises using divorce threat to stop husband’s disrespect.
Suggests therapy to work through confusion and emotions. No AHs here.
NTA. You deserve better. Don’t waste your time on him. ❤️
Moving on from a tragic loss is hard, but not impossible.
Husband’s late wife always referred to by name, not ‘my wife’
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Redditor supports OP and calls out others for being unhinged
Married to a man who’s not over his late wife
NTA for not insisting he call her ‘ex-wife’, but his behavior is concerning
Delicate semantics causing humiliation for new wife and confusion for others. NAH.
Communication is key in this awkward situation.
Former wife is not an insult, NTA for calling her ex-wife
Feeling neglected by husband who constantly mentions late wife. NTA.
NTA! OP deserves to be respected as the current wife
Clarification and respect needed in communication. ESH
Calling her ‘late wife’ is more appropriate and respectful.
NTA. Husband’s behavior is creepy and disrespectful towards new wife.
Respectful comment suggests proper term for late spouse, advises husband.
What’s the proper term for a deceased spouse?
Navigating grief in a new marriage requires therapy and counseling
NTA, but husband needs therapy. You deserve to be respected
Support for OP’s misunderstood intentions amidst invalidating comments
New wife suggests alternative names for late wife to avoid confusion
Don’t get sidetracked, the real issue is husband’s disrespectfulness.
Heartbreaking situation, NTA for asking distinction between you and Alyssa.
NTA defends using “ex” and upholds marriage vows
Suggesting ‘my late wife’ instead of ‘ex-wife’ is reasonable. NAH.
NTA defends husband’s use of ‘my wife’ for deceased spouse.
New wife feels uncomfortable with husband calling late spouse ‘my wife’
Supportive comment defends OP’s actions and empathizes with situation.
Husband’s insensitive behavior towards new wife. Commenter is NTA.
OP’s husband still mentally and emotionally married to late wife
OP’s husband’s behavior is concerning and lacks respect for OP
Debate over late wife’s title results in ESH verdict.
Husband’s present tense talk about late wife hurts current wife. ESH.
New wife feels humiliated due to husband’s constant references.
Respectful advice on addressing late spouse in new marriage.
New wife upset husband refers to late spouse as ‘my wife’
Supportive comment suggests therapy and counseling for husband and wife
OP isn’t the a**hole for wanting to be called current wife
Wife’s husband won’t stop calling late wife ‘my wife’ NTA suggests therapy
OP thinks husband needs therapy for referring to late wife. ESH.
Respectful remembrance or insensitive behavior? The debate continues.
Demanding to be called ‘wife’ is reasonable, not the a**hole.
NTA defends using ‘ex’ and questions others’ focus
User sympathizes with new wife, advises therapy for husband’s unresolved grief.
Insensitive OP called late wife ‘ex-wife’, YTA for lack of respect.
Savage friend offers simple solution to husband’s issue
Calling new wife ‘my wife’ is insensitive to daughter’s grief
Respectful communication is essential in a second marriage. #NTA
New wife rightfully upset as husband calls dead wife ‘my wife’
Respectful suggestion to address late spouse, YNTA comment.
NTA for wanting husband to refer to late wife differently
Former wife is not his current wife. NTA, but be understanding.
Grief can be complicated. He’s not TA, but needs help.
Confusion over widower’s statement leads to NTA verdict.
Don’t compete with a memory . Stand your ground and demand respect.
