Picture this: a happily married couple, expecting their first child, and both working in the tech industry with great benefits. They’ve always been on the same page, until now. As they discuss plans for their baby, the husband suddenly insists that the wife should be the one to stay home and care for the child. But there’s a catch – she makes three times more money than he does! The conversation quickly turns into a heated debate, with both sides refusing to back down. Let’s dive into this dramatic story and see what unfolds.
The Happy Couple… Until Now
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A Sudden Change of Heart
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The Great Income Divide
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The Fiery Debate Begins
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Battle of the Sexes
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The Fight Escalates
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Family Opinions: Split!
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Update: The Real Issue
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Family Pressure and Insecurity
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The Truth Comes Out
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A Path to Resolution
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A Dramatic Turn of Events
After seeking advice from the internet, our protagonist confronts her husband and uncovers the real issue – family pressure and insecurity. It turns out, his brother and coworkers have been mocking him for making less money and having a lower job title than his wife. This led to him lashing out and insisting she should be the one to stay home with the baby. ️♀️ With the truth out in the open, the couple agrees to seek counseling and explore nanny services, while the husband admits he’s open to staying home for a few unpaid months. But can they overcome the judgment from others? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this emotional rollercoaster…
NTA at all. Husband’s sexist views spark fiery debate

NTA suggests living off husband’s income to prove a point

“NTA. Husband implies you’re a bad mom if you work. “

“NTA, you’ve used logic to debunk traditional gender roles! “

Bizarre and disturbing! Husband’s sexist views revealed after 8 years.

NTA. Husband wants wife to quit job. Fiery debate ensues

NTA
Husband wants wife to quit job, sparks fiery debate
NTA. Fake progressive husband feels emasculated by stay-at-home parenting.

“Emasculated…” But he’s “effeminate-ing” you by telling you to stay home?

NTA insists wife should stay home, but is it fair?

“A GOOD mother would sacrifice the stability of the household so I can feel like a bigger man than I am” is some crazy logic.
Unfortunately, abusers often wait until you’re ‘stuck’ with them because of a baby to pull the trigger on their bullshit. They get comfortable and figure you’re tied to them forever now. If you didn’t hear any of this from him before right now, then it’s going to get worse.
NTA. Husband’s insecurity fuels pressure to quit job for ego boost

Pregnant woman stands up against sexist husband, sparks fiery debate!

NTA: Husband’s sudden change in attitude sparks important questions.

Debate over daycare and sexist husband sparks fiery discussion

Trapped by pregnancy, woman stands her ground against controlling husband. NTA
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Traditional husband struggles to stand up to family expectations

NTA: Fair division of labor debated, sparks fiery discussion

Fiery debate: NTA calls out husband’s failed attempt at equality
