Man Calls Wife Lazy and Terrible Mother: Who’s in the Wrong?

Imagine being married for 28 years and suddenly finding yourself at odds with your spouse over their behavior. That’s the situation one man found himself in when he called his wife lazy and a terrible mother. The couple, who have a 25-year-old son, have had their share of ups and downs, but things took a turn for the worse when the wife stopped doing her share of the chores and became unsupportive of their son’s transition. The husband couldn’t take it anymore and snapped, leading to a heated argument. Let’s dive into the story and see what led to this explosive confrontation.

Married Life and Responsibilities

Wife’s Chores and Hobbies

The Problem Arises

Wife’s Social Life and Son’s Transition ️

The Breaking Point

The Argument Escalates ️

Family Sides and Divorce Considerations

Additional Information

A Marriage on the Rocks: Who’s to Blame?

This husband and wife have been together for nearly three decades, but their relationship is now at a breaking point. The husband, who works long hours, is fed up with his wife’s lack of contribution to their household and her unsupportive attitude toward their son’s transition. After a heated argument, the wife accused him of being the reason she ‘lost her daughter,’ and he called her lazy and a terrible mother. With the family divided and the husband considering divorce, it’s a messy situation that leaves us wondering who’s really at fault here. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Commenter sympathizes with OP and suggests legal action against wife.

NTA for wanting a better home life overall, but family therapy needed.

Parent supports LGBTQ+ child, NTA.

Spouse lacks purpose, NTA for asking contribution. Support not reciprocated. ‍♂️

Father defends himself against wife’s accusations of laziness.

Agreement on wife being a terrible mother and divorce suggestion.

Supportive comment and gratitude for being a great parent

NTA for accepting son’s identity, but chores should be agreed upon.

Depression and unresolved trauma may be causing the wife’s behavior. Get her help.

NTA commenter and replies criticize lazy housewife.

Commenter supports NTA verdict and suggests divorce.

NTA suggests getting wife a job to avoid isolation and stress

Husband defends wife’s decision to be a SAHM, but belittles her now.

Commenter suggests wife pay half the rent, reply points out she’d just be paying with husband’s money

Defending stay-at-home mothers and their workload.

Supportive comment and personal experience with gender dysphoria.

Comment suggests wife may be depressed, but refuses therapy.

Commenter advises divorce due to wife’s incompetence.

Commenter calls out fake story, receives support from replies

Stay-at-home wife accused of laziness, but is there more? NTA

Commenter suggests husband and wife aren’t working as a team

Encouraging comment receives no replies. Keep spreading positivity

Marriage troubles? This comment suggests it might be over

Supportive comment condemns husband’s behavior, offers sympathy.

Red flags in marriage, but still hope for love and happiness ❤️

Insults won’t help your marriage, but maybe it’ll snap her out of it?

Commenter suggests depression as a factor, receives honest reply.

Navigating grief and loss while adjusting to a loved one’s transition.

Commenter initially thought OP was in the wrong, but ultimately supports NTA.

User questions authenticity of story and offers advice.

ESH. Instead of criticizing, offer support and therapy for grieving wife.

Supporting son against transphobic wife. NTA.

Grieving wife needs therapy after son’s transition?

NTA husband faces lazy wife and unhealthy mother.

Mother’s mourning of daughter affecting relationship with son

Commenter suggests therapy for wife’s possible depression.

ESH. Wife not pulling weight, but calling her lazy is aggressive.

Suggests counseling for spouse with depression. Prioritizes relationship longevity. ❤

Supportive sibling shares heartwarming story about family acceptance. ❤️

ESH for communication, wife needs therapy, and family counseling.

Divorce on the horizon? NTA suggests it’s overdue.

Divorce or counseling? NTA takes a stand on marriage issues. ‍ ‍

Being a stay-at-home mom is a job. ESH needs therapy.

Offer support and empathy for possible depression.

When the title doesn’t match the post, but still entertaining

Partner vents about lazy wife, commenters agree with NTA verdict.

Curious comment sparks speculation in heated debate

Commenter suggests depression as a factor, defends OP.

Supportive comment on trans child, suggests therapy for wife’s issues.

Therapy might be the solution for everyone involved.

Caring for the home and children is work. ‍ ‍ Please do not disrespect that work.

NTA wants wife to pull weight but struggles with transphobia.