Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a wild ride of a story for you today! Meet our not-so-happy couple, where the wife’s love for the bottle has landed her in some serious hot water… twice! Now, her fed-up hubby is putting his foot down and refusing to play chauffeur. Is he being too harsh, or is tough love the only way to keep his boozy bride on the straight and narrow? Let’s dive in and see what kind of drama unfolds!
Wife’s Drinking Habits Lead to DUI Drama!

Boozy Business: Drinking on the Job!

Hubby Suggests Help, Wife Explodes!

Second DUI Strikes in January! ⚠️

30 Days Sober: Wife’s AA Journey Begins!

Hubby Holds Grudge Over Wife’s Reckless Behavior!

No More Mr. Nice Guy: Hubby Refuses to Play Chauffeur! ♂️

Wife Forced to Ride the Bus!

Hubby Stands Firm: Actions Have Consequences!

Wife Was a ‘B**ch’ During DUI Fights!

Internet Weighs In: Is Hubby an A-Hole for Refusing to Drive His DUI-Prone Wife?
Well, well, well! Looks like our boozy bride has found herself in quite the pickle! Two DUIs in six months, and now she’s lost her license and her hubby’s sympathy. While wifey is working on her sobriety, hubby dearest is holding a grudge and making her take the bus everywhere. Is he being too harsh, or is this the wake-up call she needs? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this sobering situation! Grab your popcorn, folks, because the drama is about to unfold!
Setting boundaries for a recovering alcoholic spouse is reasonable. #NTA

Focus on getting therapy for yourself to work through emotions.

Partner should support, not enable, spouse’s battle with alcohol

Spouse gets DUIs, goes to AA, but refuses responsibility. NTA.

Is it YTA or NTA based on where she’s going?

Setting boundaries for a spouse with 2 DUIs

Supportive advice on consequences and forgiveness in tough situation. ❤

Accountability is key, NTA for not enabling her behavior.

Ridesharing as an alternative to enabling: smart move!

Spouse won’t enable partner’s dangerous behavior. NTA.

Supportive comment suggests giving rides to AA meetings for recovery.

Encouraging sobriety and self-reflection. NTA

Husband criticized for lack of support towards wife’s progress

Ridesharing is easy and cheap, no excuse for drunk driving. NTA

Spouse’s DUIs: NTA for refusing to drive them & considering divorce

Supporting your spouse in their recovery is crucial ❤️

Should the husband be obligated to drive his wife with a DUI?

NTA. The wife needs to learn the consequences of her actions

Supporting a struggling spouse with a drinking problem.

Husband refuses to enable wife’s dangerous behavior after 2nd DUI

Supporting sobriety is key! Tough love won’t help here.

Spouse called out for lack of support during wife’s recovery.

Support for husband who won’t enable wife’s DUI behavior. ♂️

Couples make mistakes, support each other through the consequences. ❤️
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Support your spouse even in bad times. YTA

Supportive comment suggests celebrating wife’s sobriety milestone.

ESH. Wife’s behavior was dangerous, but punishing her won’t help. Try counseling.

A thoughtful reply suggests therapy to move past anger.

Supporting without taxiing. Forgiving without forgetting. Good move. ❤

Supportive yet firm response to wife’s DUI, therapy recommended

User calls out husband for not supporting wife after DUI.

Supportive partner helps girlfriend after 2 DUIs ❤

Are his motivations to punish or support his wife’s recovery?

Supporting a recovering alcoholic spouse is crucial for their stability.

Supporting emotional battle, but not a taxi service. NTA

Spouse being unsupportive to wife with DUI problem

Spouse should support not punish, seek professional help

NTA offers perspective on supporting spouse through DUI recovery.

Reflecting on actions while taking the bus.
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ESH, but wife is making progress and needs help

ESH, but not your job to teach adults. Don’t drink and drive

Spouse refuses to drive partner after DUI. Lack of compassion?

Instead of seeking validation, support your wife through therapy ❤️

Both are at fault, but is he punishing her too long?

Partner’s 2nd DUI, ESH. Should spouse still help?

Is punishing your partner worth derailing their recovery? ♀️

Spouse’s DUI, but effort to get sober. Marriage counseling recommended.

Does husband’s refusal to drive wife highlight bigger issues?

Spouse refuses to enable partner’s DUI, suggests alternative options. NTA.

Living without a car isn’t the end . She needs to understand.
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Driving drunk or texting while driving, both are dangerous. NTA.

Supporting your spouse through tough times is important ❤

Is it fair for the husband to refuse to drive her?
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Taking the bus is a light punishment for a second DUI

Protecting her won’t help. She needs to face consequences.

Spouse with 2nd DUI, NTA husband not enabling. Check alanon.

Refusing to drive wife with 2nd DUI. NTA, prioritize safety.
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Counseling and support is crucial for fighting alcoholism. ESH.

Supportive comment on spouse’s DUI situation.

NTA suggests wife’s DUI was serious, highlights expense and consequences.

Tragic story emphasizes importance of not driving drunk. #NTA
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Setting boundaries in recovery is important for both partners. ✨

Addict behavior and subtle bullying, husband refuses to enable wife.

Overcoming addiction is a journey that comes with consequences

Consider counseling & AA instead of punishing spouse like child.

Support your recovering wife, attend meetings and be helpful.

ESH, but support each other and don’t punish mistakes.

Partner vs. Punisher: Should husband drive wife after DUI?
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Prioritizing compassion over blame in a strained relationship

Consequences, not punishment. NTA for not enabling bad behavior.

Spouse unwilling to enable partner’s dangerous behavior. NTA

Support her recovery instead of shoving her out.

Supporting a struggling partner with addiction is crucial ❤️

Marriage in trouble due to wife’s alcohol problem. ESH.

Marriage vows include ‘in sickness and in health’; don’t punish.

Supportive comment encourages empathy for wife’s DUI mistake.

Spouse’s lack of support may indicate wife’s alcoholism not resolved

Spouse refuses to drive wife after DUI. Commenter calls out YTA.

When does the punishment end?
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Spouse called YTA for not supporting wife’s recovery after DUI

Consequences for actions. Husband not wrong for refusing.

Husband refuses to drive wife after DUI, NTA comment agrees
