We’ve all got our hobbies and passions, right? But what happens when your significant other doesn’t share the same enthusiasm for your labor of love? One woman found herself in this exact situation when she discovered her husband refused to listen to her podcast. She runs a small podcast about books, and while her husband has been supportive in other ways, he’s never actually listened to the show. Why? Let’s dive into the story.
The Podcasting Wife
Supportive Hubby…Or Is He?
Two Reasons for Not Listening
Anxiety Over Wife’s Voice?
Heartbreaking Discovery
Tears and Confrontation
The Big Question
Guilty or Not?
A Heartbreaking Podcast Dilemma
This wife’s passion for her book podcast is undeniable, but her husband’s refusal to listen has left her heartbroken. Despite his support in other ways, he claims the subject matter doesn’t interest him and that listening to her voice gives him anxiety. When she confronted him, he accused her of trying to guilt him into listening. Is she in the wrong for wanting her husband to share in her passion, or is he being unfair by not giving her podcast a chance? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotional situation…
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Husband refuses to listen to wife’s podcast. Is he TA?
YTA – Supportive husband not interested in wife’s podcast
Understanding and supporting each other’s interests is key
Empathy and disappointment as commenters sympathize with the wife’s frustration.
“YTA. Your husband’s support doesn’t need to be all-encompassing. “
NAH if he has anxiety. Your feelings are valid
NTA for being upset that husband hasn’t tried listening
NTA – Some hobbies are a big part of identity
“YTA. Don’t blame your husband for your fear of failure.”
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Husband’s lack of support for wife’s podcast causing disappointment
Is his refusal to listen really about his fear of public speaking?
Don’t be *that* person who pressures loved ones into listening
NTA. Don’t be a jerk, but anxiety isn’t an excuse ♂️
“YTA for pressuring him like that. He has supported you “
YTA for pressuring him to listen to your podcast
YTA. Learn to take no for an answer
Engaging comment: Unpopular opinion, NAH. Insecurity, communication, and reassurance.
Give the guy a break, he needs some peace and quiet!
Supportive ex watches partner’s uninteresting Twitch stream. NTA.
YTA for dismissing his valid reasons. Respect his preferences.
NTA: Spouse refuses to support wife’s podcast, causing tension.
Husband’s lack of support for wife’s podcast is discouraging
Supporting each other’s passions makes a relationship more interesting
NTA. Husband should support wife’s podcast even if he’s not interested
Listening to people you know perform is *awful*
Husband’s lack of support for wife’s podcast is disheartening. NAH.
NTA. Common courtesy to give it a try, but not mandatory
NAH feels sad when husband doesn’t listen to her podcast
Engaging comment encourages conversation and empathy with spouse
Anxiety and support: YTA for not listening to partner’s podcast
Validating feelings in a marriage when interests don’t align
