In a surprising turn of events, a husband managed to convince his pregnant wife to return to work by pretending to quit his own job. The wife, who was unhappy with her job, wanted to take a break from work and become a stay-at-home mom. However, the couple couldn’t afford this lifestyle change due to their unplanned pregnancy. Read on to find out how the husband’s lie unfolded and the dramatic consequences it had on their relationship.
Wife Wants to Quit Job

Ignoring Interviews

Unplanned Pregnancy, Unplanned Unemployment

Husband’s Frustration

The Lie Begins

Wife’s Shock

Husband’s Secret Break

Wife Finds a Job

The Truth Comes Out

Wife’s Anger

The Lie That Changed Everything
In a desperate attempt to make his pregnant wife return to work, a husband pretended to quit his own job. The wife, who had quit her job without consulting her husband, was shocked by his actions and began attending interviews. Eventually, she found a new job, only to discover her husband’s deception. Now, she’s furious and not speaking to him. What do you think of this situation? Share your thoughts and reactions below.
Lack of communication led to deception and manipulation. ESH.

Debate over SAHM and husband’s actions leads to ESH judgement ♂️

Toxic relationship alert! This couple needs counseling ASAP.
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Poor communication skills and financial struggles lead to ESH.

Pregnant wife forced back to work, couple needs counseling. ESH

Couple’s financial issues and dishonesty lead to ESH judgement ♂️

Heartbreaking comment on dysfunctional relationship and upcoming baby

Marriage on the rocks? Counseling may be the only hope.

Pregnant wife quits job despite financial struggles, NTA for husband’s actions.
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Immature behavior dominates this comment section

Couple needs therapy after husband’s clever manipulation. ESH

NTA defends husband’s decision to not support entitled wife quitting job
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Mixed feelings on OP’s actions towards pregnant wife

Doubts arise over the authenticity of the husband’s story

Breaking down gender roles in relationships. NTA wins.

Communication is key in a marriage . Both parties need to work on it.

Partner quitting job without discussion leads to marital conflict

SAHM not agreed upon, husband chose least bad option. NTA

Couple’s financial struggles lead to marital tension. ESH.
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Commenter justifies pregnant wife’s return to work, suggests abortion

ESH: Communication and compromise needed for pregnant wife’s job situation.

Communication breakdown leads to working pregnant wife. NTA.

Stubborn couple headed for disaster.

Desperate times call for desperate measures. NTA for pushing.
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Unpopular opinion, but NTA. Wife’s self-entitled attitude is concerning
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Commenter calls out husband’s unbelievable lie with skepticism

Both acting like 6 year olds, not good for baby

Couple’s immaturity and lies lead to financial stress

Toxic relationship? Let’s unpack this ESH comment.

Pregnant wife forced to work, but can she handle it? ESH

Pregnant wife not at fault for husband’s unbelievable lie
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Both parties need to communicate better , but manipulation is not okay

Support for husband tricking wife into going back to work

Being a SAHM is not relaxing, especially while pregnant. YTA.

Pregnant wife quits job, is it justified? Replies say NTA.

Divorce may be better for the child in this situation

Cut ties and pay child support to avoid toxic situation

Giving ultimatums could have worked better than lying. ESH.

Not the a**hole, but what was the lie?

A lying husband makes his pregnant wife work. ♀️

A blunt comment that needs no reply

Communication is key in marriage. Both parties made mistakes.

Savage reply shuts down toxic couple in one sentence
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Heartbreaking comment about the child’s future

Comment suggests adoption or abortion due to dysfunctional family dynamics.

Lies and entitlement lead to a**hole behavior. ESH

Couple needs therapy to improve communication skills

Commenter advises counseling for struggling couple to save marriage.

Real or not, everyone sucks here in this unbelievable situation ♂️

Curious about the relevance of Texas in this situation?

Not the response they were hoping for ♂️

Commenter doubts authenticity of article, compares it to childhood play.

Pregnancy is hard and a new baby is anything but relaxing

Controversial comment sparks no replies
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Is their relationship beyond repair? ESH seems to think so ♂️

Insensitive comment suggests divorce and abortion, not helpful or kind

Commenter defends husband’s actions, calls out wife’s immaturity
