Imagine finding out your pregnant partner has been secretly hitting the bottle. That’s exactly what happened to one man when he discovered his girlfriend had been drinking during her pregnancy. The couple, who were both thrilled to be expecting, found themselves in a heated argument over her alcohol consumption. The man decided to take matters into his own hands, locking up their liquor cabinet and monitoring her whereabouts. But is he being a protective partner or a controlling jerk? Let’s dive into the story.
Unexpected Pregnancy, Happy Couple

A Happy Pregnancy Journey

Dinner Party Discovery ️

Mysterious Disappearing Booze

The Shocking Truth Revealed

Caught Red-Handed

Angry Confrontation

Her Justification

No Plans to Stop

Taking Control ️

Monitoring Her Every Move

Ultimatum Issued ⚠️

Her Reaction

Protective or Controlling? The Debate Continues
So, there you have it – a man who discovered his pregnant girlfriend has been secretly drinking and decided to take control of the situation. He locked up the liquor cabinet, monitored her whereabouts, and even issued an ultimatum. But is he being a responsible partner or a controlling one? Some might argue that he’s only looking out for the health of their unborn child, while others might say he’s gone too far. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Commenter urges OP to tell wife’s OBGYN about her drinking.

NTA. Concern for fetal alcohol syndrome. Honest conversation and support needed.

Intervention needed for pregnant wife’s hard liquor addiction

NTA suggests abortion for special needs child, receives agreement and disagreement.

Limiting access won’t solve alcohol problem, seek professional help. NTA

Confusion over wife/girlfriend in post leads to skepticism

Pouring out liquor is a waste of money , but abstaining is important

Supportive comment suggests telling OB-GYN about pregnant wife’s drinking.

Pregnancy is hard, but OP needs to research and back off.

ESH for over-controlling behavior and heavy drinking while pregnant . Honest conversation needed

NTA suggests involving obgyn for pregnant wife’s health

Harsh comment suggests abortion due to pregnant wife’s drinking.

NTA for locking up liquor cabinet, but an intervention is necessary

ESH. Drinking while pregnant is awful, but tracking her is unacceptable.
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Protecting the baby or being controlling? NTA verdict discussed

Supportive comment suggests quitting alcohol and educating pregnant wife.

Commenter suggests reconsidering marriage after pregnant girlfriend’s behavior
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ESH. Husband locks up liquor cabinet after pregnant wife caught drinking . Commenters suggest getting her help.

Commenter questions OP’s post and suggests they’re both alcoholics

NTA educates pregnant wife on fetal alcohol syndrome risks

Commenter jokes about man’s situation, gets playful replies.

Red flags in the relationship, ESH, and need for counseling.
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Heartbreaking comment about a parent’s regret, but NTA.

Locking up liquor cabinet: effective or futile?

Commenter expresses concern for unborn child and suggests seeking medical help.

Commenter calls out toxic relationship and advises getting help.

Concerned comment suggests wife may not want baby

Comment section shutdown with a savage reply
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Protecting the baby, locking up the liquor cabinet

Curious about the sleeping pills’ role in the situation

Controlling behavior and alcoholism suspicions, ESH

Commenter calls out post for being in the wrong place

Concerned husband locks liquor cabinet after pregnant wife caught drinking

Taking precautions for the health of your unborn child

Commenter thinks both parties are at fault for drinking incident.

Recognizing alcoholism: a personal perspective

Learn what OBGYN means from helpful commenters

Engage in a serious talk and show solidarity with your wife , don’t control her decisions

Concerned commenter questions if wife is intentionally harming fetus.

NTA. Inform the OBGYN to prevent further harm.

Commenter suggests seeking outside help for problematic girlfriend.

Pregnant wife drinks, husband locks liquor cabinet. NTA.

Commenter advises abortion due to risk of fetal alcohol syndrome

Controlling behavior towards pregnant wife is unhealthy and stressful

Commenter warns about FAS risks, advises against having kids together.

Putting baby first, NTA locks up liquor cabinet
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NTA. Concerned husband seeks advice on protecting unborn child from FAS.

Commenter calls wife an a**hole for drinking while pregnant.

Commenter suggests Al-Anon meeting for spouse’s potential alcoholism.

Contacting her OBGYN is crucial, but NTA for locking cabinet

Supportive comment suggests ways to help pregnant wife quit drinking
