Meet our 38-year-old protagonist, who is caught in a domestic battle with his 30-year-old wife. He claims she’s been influenced by a new friend with some pretty radical views. The situation escalates when she starts pressuring him to do more around the house, despite already sharing chores and childcare. After months of tension, he decides to cut back on work to prove a point, but was it the right move? Let’s dive into the story:
New Friend, New Problems

Chores and Childcare: The Great Debate

What’s Fair is Fair, Right?

The D Word and Seeing Red

Time for a Change: Cutting Back on Work

Taking Over the House

“Worn In” and Happy Wife?

The Luxury Dilemma

Budget Cuts and Movie Nights

Part-Time Job or Cult? ♂️

“Be a Man” and More Shifts

Back to Splitting Chores?

Manipulative or Justified?

Questioning His Methods

The Ultimate Test: Was He Right or Wrong?
Our protagonist took matters into his own hands, cutting back on work and taking over all the household chores in an attempt to prove a point to his wife. She was initially thrilled, but soon realized the consequences of his actions when luxuries like date nights and nail appointments were no longer affordable. As the situation unfolded, she accused him of being manipulative and financially controlling. Now, he’s left questioning if his methods were justified or if he crossed a line. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA for cutting back on work to prove a point

“NTA. You did what she asked. Marriage doubts? Keep questioning! “

NTA: Wife’s wrong priorities and disrespect threaten their marriage.

Marriage troubles: NTA stands up to abusive and cruel behavior.

NTA but why are you with her?

NTA, discuss contributions & address issue with wife’s “friend”.

NTA, seek couples therapy to save your marriage and find clarity.

NTA. Call her bluff and expose her manipulation tactics.

NTA: Husband stands up for himself against unreasonable wife.
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NTA. SAHM should do more household work. Serious conversation needed.

User questions wife’s behavior, suggests couple’s therapy for abuse.

NTA: SAHM should do chores, get a job if she wants stay-at-home dad.

Lazy wife? NTA takes a stand against unfair expectations.

Play ‘Fair Play’ card game to reveal unfair division of labor

Skeptics question the authenticity of this ‘hero or jerk’ tale

NTA: Brilliant plan to prove a point to his wife!

Is she entitled or is there more to the story?
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Skeptics expose fake story, people are gullible

Did she have a 180 in behavior or was it a smaller contribution? ♀️

Late-night skepticism: NTA, get a divorce and move on!

NTA: Commenter wishes they could marry the hardworking poster.

Is this story too good to be true?

NTA, but maybe reevaluate the D word if she persists
