Man Questions Wife’s Obsession with Crime Podcasts: Is He Right?

A concerned husband is questioning his wife’s obsession with a true crime podcast, as it’s causing her to become increasingly paranoid about their home security. Despite living in a safe neighborhood, she’s insisting on making costly changes to their house. With a young child in the mix, the husband wonders if he’s in the wrong for asking her to stop listening to the podcast and find another way to cope with her fears.

Not a Controlling Husband ‍♂️

True Crime Podcast Obsession

New Security Measures

Extreme Precautions

Safe Neighborhood ️

Asking Her to Stop

Protecting Their Child

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Is He Wrong for Asking?

A husband is torn between supporting his wife’s interests and addressing her escalating paranoia caused by a true crime podcast. As she insists on expensive home security measures, he wonders if he’s wrong for asking her to stop listening and find another way to deal with her fears. With a young child involved, the situation becomes even more complicated. Read on for comments and reactions from users.

True crime obsession causing marital tension. NTA seeks compromise.

True crime podcasts causing paranoia – NAH, but wife needs break

NTA expresses concern over wife’s true crime obsession, commenters suggest compromise.

Husband questions wife’s obsession with crime podcasts and safety measures.

Balancing safety and budget: Navigating true crime obsessions

Suggesting alternative podcasts to avoid true crime obsession.

Couple navigates safety concerns and podcast obsession

Helping a spouse with anxiety: balancing security and interests

Don’t blame the podcasts, but work towards a compromise

Suggest new podcasts instead of stopping her hobby. NTA.

Suggest alternative podcasts instead of asking her to stop

Balancing true crime podcasts and anxiety: a delicate situation.

Offer a choice to wife about crime podcasts, be sensitive ❤️

Is true crime obsession affecting mental health?

Commenter suggests tactful approach to wife’s unhealthy podcast obsession.

Don’t let true crime podcasts control your life!

Secure your home, but let her enjoy her true crime fascination.

Spouse’s true crime obsession causing tension. NTA for concern.

Respectful inquiry about spouse’s true crime obsession. NTA.

Encourage your wife to take a break from true crime podcasts and try listening to a fun podcast together

Commenter finds humor in extreme security measures, agrees with OP’s concern.

True crime podcast instills paranoia in listeners, causing concern. NAH.

Reducing true crime podcasts could be a first step

Is true crime obsession harmful for mental health?

NTA suggests wife’s true crime obsession may be triggering her.

Discussing wife’s true crime obsession: approach with care and love

Compromise with funny/cute podcasts and home safety inspection suggestion

Suggests a true crime podcast for anxious wife.

Balancing safety and paranoia: dowels and alarms are reasonable precautions

Having a dog can provide a sense of security and comfort

Curious commenter wants to know the podcast

Pregnancy ruined her love for true crime podcasts. NTA.

Spouse’s quarantine paranoia leads to home security debate

Compromise with your wife on crime podcasts and home security

Encouraging empathy and communication for anxious spouses

Taking a break from true crime podcasts is a good idea

Discussing safety concerns with spouse who loves crime podcasts

Engaging true crime story proves resilience of human spirit.

Supportive advice for husband of true crime fan

Balancing true crime podcasts with light-hearted content can ease paranoia.

Being cautious is better than regretting not taking precautions.

Wife’s true crime obsession causing anxiety, therapy may be necessary.

Managing anxiety while indulging in true crime podcasts

Balancing true crime podcasts with mental health concerns

True crime podcasts empower women to take charge of their safety.

Book recommendation for true crime enthusiasts and intuition honing.

Embrace the fear! Wife’s true crime obsession is justified

Listening to crime podcasts may be damaging to mental health

When true crime obsession goes too far… ️‍♀️

Watching too many crime podcasts can lead to paranoia. NTA.

Crime podcasts can be addictive and affect mental health. NTA.

Educational or Scary? True Crime Podcasts: When to Take a Break

Limiting true crime podcasts for mental health? Good idea.

Encourage your spouse to seek counseling for her mental health

Understanding the root of her obsession and working together

Could her true motive for the podcasts be deeper?

Supportive comment suggests wife’s anxiety is common during pandemic

Commenter suggests keeping wife away from Fox News

True crime podcasts causing paranoia? Discussing solutions with empathy

Is true crime obsession worth the paranoia it brings?

Upgrading doors for security: effective or overrated?

Compromise with safety precautions, not about podcasts. NAH.

The dangers of true crime podcasts and how to address them

Discussing the futility of crime prevention with humor

Commenter suggests wife seek professional help for protective concerns. ‍

Commenter believes person in question is not the a**hole.

Helping your partner process true crime podcasts more healthily

Supporting your partner’s interests while expressing your concerns

Engaging true crime podcasts exist without fear tactics. Recommendations available

Encourage your spouse to seek help for her true crime obsession

Discussing the impact of true crime podcasts on relationships.