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…
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 j**k, 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

Last Updated on February 9, 2024 by Diply Social Team