A man has sparked a debate online after he asked his wife to find another job. He works full time and struggles with bills, while his wife works a high-profile job that requires her to be away Friday to Sunday. The man has asked his wife to find another job to do during her free time since she doesn’t do much during the day, but his wife refuses, saying that she is not wasting her day and already has a job she loves.
The man’s family is also divided on the issue, with his parents agreeing with him and his sisters taking his wife’s side. Who’s in the wrong here? Click the link to read the full story and join the debate.
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A man is questioning if he is in the wrong for asking his wife to find a new job. The couple has been married for four years and split their bills 60-40, with the wife earning more due to her job working for a high-profile client.
However, the job requires her to be away from home from Friday to Sunday leaving her with free time during the week. The husband has asked her to find another job to fill her free time, but the wife insists that she needs to relax and that her job pays her enough to afford the lifestyle she wants.
The husband’s frustration has caused a rift between the couple and has caused a divide between their families as well. While his parents agree with him, his sisters have taken the wife’s side. Is the husband being unreasonable or is the wife being selfish?
Read on to find out what people think about the situation and to weigh in with your own opinion.
OP wants wife to suffer the same way he does. YTA

Commenter calls OP out for being jealous and petty

OP’s suggestion backfires, commenters call him controlling and ungrateful

Man gets called out for being an entitled a**hole by commenters.

Man wants wife to quit job, called YTA by commenters.

Commenter calls out OP’s ego for wanting wife to quit job

Man is called out for being a j**k and should be thankful for a great wife who works and contributes to the household. ♂️

Commenter calls out OP for being unreasonable in relationship.

User calls out OP for jealousy and being TA.

Man wants wife to quit job she loves, YTA for being bitter

Man wants wife to struggle too instead of fixing own problems . YTA

Man suggests wife get another job, called out for slacking. YTA ♂️

Man gets called out for suggesting wife quit dream job ♂️

Man suggests wife quit job and work more for less money, YTA

Man gets called out for wanting wife to struggle financially

Man criticized for complaining about wife’s job, YTA.

Commenter criticizes conservative mindset, receives support from reply

Commenter calls out OP for being controlling and selfish

User calls out OP for being selfish and entitled

Partner wants wife to quit job and be tired all the time

Man wants wife to be as miserable as him. YTA confirmed.

Commenter calls out husband’s workaholic behavior, spouse defends

Man gets called out for suggesting wife find new job
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Man gets called out for unfair treatment of wife

Commenter calls OP ‘YTA’ and suggests jealousy as motive

Is it hate or stupidity? Commenter questions doubtful situation

Commenter calls out OP for being controlling and unsupportive

Spouse wants partner to quit job: Is YTA for asking?

Commenter calls out OP for being the a**hole

Partner’s success threatens man’s ego. YTA

Man gets called out for asking wife to work more

Man gets called out for suggesting wife get a second job

Commenter calls out man for being the a**hole for pressuring wife to work

Mystery job, hidden income, and a frustrated husband

Man wants wife to suffer for his shortcomings? AH alert
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Man wants wife to quit job, gets called out for being selfish

User calls out husband for suggesting wife get second job

Marriage advice: prioritize each other’s happiness

Commenter calls out OP for being jealous and controlling

Commenter calls out OP for valuing productivity over relaxation

Man criticized for complaining about wife’s job while relying on her.

Commenter accuses OP of jealousy and resentment towards wife’s success

Commenter calls out OP for being controlling and hypocritical.

Man wants wife to find a new job, YTA for being jealous

Spouse suggests second job for wife. Commenters say YTA.

Commenter calls out husband’s jealousy towards wife’s job.

Commenter calls out OP for being self-centered, YTA ♂️

User accuses OP of jealousy and suggests finding new job.

Man wants wife to quit job, gets called out for entitlement

Commenter calls out OP as the a**hole for job suggestion

Marriage should be about sharing 100% each. YTA.

Last Updated on April 13, 2023 by Chifundo