Picture this: you’re a hardworking woman, supporting your husband through his career transition. You’re shouldering the financial burden while he figures out his next move. But then, he drops a bombshell. He wants to be a stay-at-home dad. Problem is, you don’t have any kids! This is the unexpected twist one woman found herself grappling with. Let’s dive into her story…
The Career Change
The Job Search Blues
The Bombshell
No Kids, No Problem?
The Unexpected Turn
Lifestyle Compatibility
The Financial Dilemma
The Adulting Struggle
The House Husband
The Tough Ultimatum
The Silent Treatment
The Stay-at-Home Dad Without Kids: Is She Wrong to Refuse?
In a whirlwind of emotions, our heroine finds herself at a crossroads. Her husband’s surprising desire to be a stay-at-home dad, despite the lack of children, has thrown their marriage into turmoil. She’s not ready to give up her dreams and financial goals to support a grown man who doesn’t want to work. It’s a tough ultimatum, but she’s standing her ground. Will he step up, or will this be the end of their journey together? Let’s see what the world has to say about this unexpected predicament…
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“NTA: Who knew staying at home without kids was a career option?!”
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“NTA. Missing the point of being a SAHD without kids. “
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NTA. Encourage him to seek help for his existential crisis.
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Unilateral career pivot? Fair balance or unfair burden?
NTA. Unemployed husband loves being a stay-at-home dad without kids
Don’t fall for it! NTA, it’s total BS!
“NTA You cannot be a SAHD if you don’t even have kids”
NTA: Nontraditional gender roles are great, but mooching is not
“Stay-at-home dad without kids”? This guy’s delusional! NTA.
Suggests husband move in with parents to be housekeeper
A dream come true: work while he enjoys his freedom!
Commenter questions stay-at-home dad’s motives and suggests sending him back to parents.
Unemployed husband gets a reality check from commenters
NTA. Immature husband needs to go back to his parents.
NTA: Don’t stick around if he isn’t an equal partner
“Hahaha, he wants to be a SAHD because he enjoys his freedom.”
NTA: A partnership turned into keeping them like an expensive pet
NTA. Husband quits job, expects wife to support him. Cut expenses, no pregnancy.
NTA – Partner’s career change without discussion leads to resentment.
NTA. Lifestyle agreement broken. Priorities out of sync. Time to say ciao.
Living the dream: a permanent vacation without lifting a finger!
Surprising twist! No kids, but husband stays home. NTA.
NTA’s sarcastic response to husband’s career change sparks debate
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NTA: Stay-at-home dad without kids? That’s a new one!
Is mental health impacting his career choices?
“Lmao, laughed at ‘wants to be a SAHD, no kids’ NTA”
Divorce? Not the a**hole. Share your story!
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NTA. Husband wants to be a SAHD without responsibilities. Take action!
NTA. Husband wants to be a SAHD with no kids?
NTA: Husband’s lack of ambition terrifies commenter.
Escape before he can get you for spousal support!
The dad who stays home without kids?
NTA but relationship may end due to mismatched goals
NTA, your husband’s career pivot may be fueled by depression
“NTA my partner and I both love staying at home and having freedom, but neither of us unilaterally quit our jobs expecting the other to take on everything forever. He’s making you his ox while he stays in the wagon. And he’s in for a very rude awakening if he thinks he’ll have much freedom as a stay at home parent, for goodness’ sake. I’d suggest intensive couple’s counseling, as he is definitely viewing you as he views his parents, apparently: support staff in his life.”
Stop supporting his lifestyle or risk a costly divorce!
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In-laws in for a surprise when husband needs their money
NTA: Husband’s desire for freedom at home sparks debate on fairness.
Dreaming of staying home all day with freedom. NTA!
NTA: Husband wants to mooch off parents without working. Run!
NTA: Hilarious situation! Maybe it’s time to reconsider your marriage?
NTA and lolomg, marriage contract renegotiation: freedom, needs, partnership, support.
NTA: SAHD without kids? He wants to be a house husband!
NTA: Is he really the role model you want?
No kids, no problem! NTA, he should find part-time work.
Choose your future wisely, or it’ll be harder to escape!
NTA: SAHD without kids? He’s a parasite!
NTA, but consult a divorce lawyer to avoid alimony.
NTA. Stay-at-home dad without kids? Can’t be a SAHD!
Spouse as a leech? Let’s hear more about it!
NTA. Husband’s nonsensical proposal for stay-at-home dad role.
Husband’s career pivot: Stay-at-home dad…without kids! NTA
“NTA for wanting a house husband, but not at your expense. “
NTA. He wants to be a “kept man”. Send him home
NTA. SAHD without kids? Is he avoiding work or commitment?
“Revolutionary stuff there.” NTA
NTA – Husband’s 1950s sitcom fantasy without discussion. Treat him like teenager.
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Sudden career change or hidden anxiety?
