We’ve all been guilty of multitasking while having a conversation with someone, but what happens when it leads to a heated argument and a phone in the pool? Meet our newlywed couple: a multitasking wife and a husband who’s had enough of her phone habits. The husband issues an ultimatum, but when the wife doesn’t comply, he takes matters into his own hands. Let’s dive into the story!
The Newlyweds’ Dilemma

Multitasking Wife ♀️

The Ultimatum ⚠️

Wife’s Perspective ♀️

The Incident

Wife’s Response

Husband’s Reaction

The Unthinkable

The Aftermath ️

Wife’s Demand

Husband’s Defense ️

Round Two

Husband’s Stance

The Backup Plan

Ultimatum Gone Wrong: Who’s to Blame?
In this modern-day tale of a multitasking wife and her ultimatum-giving husband, we’re left wondering who’s really at fault. The wife claims she can multitask, but the husband feels disrespected when she’s on her phone during conversations. After issuing an ultimatum and seeing his wife continue to defy it, he takes matters into his own hands and tosses her phone into the pool. Now, the wife demands a replacement, but the husband believes she brought this upon herself. As the debate rages on, let’s see what the internet has to say about this splashy situation…
Relationship advice: Don’t make rules for each other

Husband destroyed wife’s phone, NTA. Owes apology and new phone.

Age is just a number, but does it matter in relationships?

Both are bad partners, but he’s the bigger a**hole.

Red flags in a relationship. NTA. Get out now.

NTA, but abusive and controlling partner. Consider leaving

Curious commenter asks for more info on the text message.
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Wife’s phone thrown in pool, commenter suggests small claims court and shares a resource on domestic violence. NTA

Phone addiction causes marital strife, but destruction is not justified.

Multi-tasking leads to conflict: ESH in phone pool incident.

Married to phone? Husband throws it in pool. ESH.

Relationship advice: Communication is key, anger management is important

Is phone addiction ruining relationships?

Phone addiction leads to pool fight. ESH for disrespecting partner.
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Both have faults, but husband’s behavior is abusive and unacceptable

Both lack respect for each other, but throwing phone was extreme.

NTA. Phone destruction is abuse. Seek support and make plans.

NTA, but husband’s actions were abusive and potentially illegal ♀️
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Phone addiction causes marital strife. ESH, but YTA more.

Phone addiction causes marital strife: ESH in need of counseling.

Protect yourself from abuse. Leave before it’s too late.

Setting rules like he owns you? NTA, get away.

Both are at fault. He shouldn’t throw the phone, she should listen. ♂️

Both parties are at fault for different reasons

ESH, but communication and compromise can solve this issue

NTA comment defends OP against abusive husband, criticizes victim-blaming replies.

Partner’s phone use annoys husband, but throwing it was wrong. YTA.

ESH. Husband wants attention, wife dismisses him. Phone thrown in pool.

Wife’s phone thrown in pool, NTA but relationship in trouble.

ESH. Poor communication and lack of respect led to phone-throwing incident.

Phones are tools, not toys. Both need to give attention.

Checking Insta while talking? ESH for rude behavior.

Husband’s self-serving demand leads to aggressive behavior

Husband throws wife’s phone in pool, ESH but he’s worse.

Both parties at fault for phone incident ♂️

Is it rude to scroll on your phone while someone is talking to you?

Communication breakdown leads to phone in pool

ESH: Husband threw phone, but wife ignored his needs.

Age gap may have caused phone-throwing incident

Phonehole vs. Jackass: A Match Made in ESH Heaven

Spouse deserves 100% attention, husband hit a wall. YTA.

Spouse destroyed phone, but advice given on phone etiquette. NTA.

Controlling husband throws wife’s phone in pool, NTA for her
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Partner’s rules in marriage = slavery. NTA for leaving.

Phone addiction leads to pool altercation. ESH.

Using phone while talking is disrespectful, but damaging property is worse

Setting boundaries: a powerful message to an abusive partner

Lack of phone etiquette or abusive husband?

Healthy relationships require mutual respect and communication. NTA.

OP and husband both at fault for phone incident.

Reflect on your phone addiction before calling husband an a**hole

Communication breakdown leads to phone in pool. ESH.

Husband’s controlling rules and alarming demeanor vs wife’s rude behavior.

Warning signs of abuse. Get out before it’s too late.

Both parties share blame in phone-throwing incident ♂️

NTA, but the maturity level is rock bottom. ESH

NTA. Husband’s behavior is abusive and controlling

Both parties were wrong. Communication and respect are key.

Couple needs to have a frank phone-free conversation

Put down the phone and be present for your partner
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Communication is key to resolving relationship issues.

Wife’s phone thrown in pool after ignoring husband’s feelings

Surviving a narcissistic partner: a personal story

Spouse’s lack of respect is a deal breaker

Husband destroys wife’s phone, commenters call out his behavior
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Husband requests basic human decency, throws phone in pool. ESH.

Phone in the pool: ESH but husband went too far

Is phone addiction causing relationship problems?

Controlling husband and rude partner: ESH in phone incident

Encouraging support for victim of abuse. Leave safely ❤️
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Communication is key . Both need to mature and listen better

NTA for wanting attention, but husband wrong for throwing phone

Spouse’s phone in the pool? Respond in kind: NTA

Wife’s phone addiction leads to husband’s drastic action

ESH: Both need to grow up and work on communication skills

Multitasking is possible, ultimatums are sad. NTA.

NTA. Phone throwing is abuse. Set boundaries before it escalates.
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Husband throws wife’s phone in pool, commenter calls out childish behavior

Destroying property is unacceptable. NTA, demand a replacement.

Both are at fault: he needs to replace her phone and she needs to prioritize their marriage over social media. ❌

ESH, husband and wife both need to learn basic respect

Communication is key! NTA for demanding phone payment
