Man Refuses to Grow Family Until Wife Gets in Shape

Imagine being told you can’t have another child until you get in shape. That’s exactly what happened to a wife who expressed her desire to have a second child. Her husband, concerned about her health and well-being, thinks they should focus on getting healthier before expanding their family. But is he being too harsh, or just looking out for their future? Let’s dive into their story. ‍ ‍ ‍

The Argument Begins ️

Husband’s Concerns ️‍♀️

Wife’s Weight Gain

Struggling with Daily Life

Unhappy with Health and Body

Husband’s Efforts ‍♂️

Wife’s Reaction

Husband’s Worries

Questioning Their Future

Can’t Imagine Life Without Her

Husband’s Tough Love or Just Too Harsh?

A husband finds himself in a difficult situation when his wife wants to have a second child, but he’s concerned about her health. After gaining 80+ lbs during her first pregnancy, she still struggles with the extra weight, affecting her daily life. The husband has tried to support her by buying an exercise bike and healthier food, but she remains unhappy with her health and body. When he brings up his concerns, she accuses him of being shallow and taking away her dream of having at least two kids. He just wants her to be around for their son and any future children, but is he being too harsh or just looking out for their future? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this delicate situation…

NTA who suggests couples counseling for wife’s health and well-being.

NTA- Encouraging healthy habits for pregnancy is reasonable

Couple should seek professional help together to address concerns.

Struggling with baby weight, wife may be depressed. NTA.

Mother shares her experience with gestational diabetes and hypertension.

Putting off pregnancy for health reasons. NTA wins support.

Caring husband wants wife to be healthy before having kids ❤️

NTA insists wife loses weight for safer pregnancy

Is the husband’s demand reasonable or unfair?

Validating decision to delay family until wife’s fitness improves.

NTA commenter supports husband’s stance on family planning.

Embracing the hard: NAH husband supports wife’s healthier choices

Encouraging spouse’s health before growing family is reasonable. NTA.

Heartbreaking story of a child losing their obese mother. NTA.

Pregnancy is hard, focus on health and goals

User supports OP’s decision and suggests visiting a dietician together

Putting family on hold for health reasons, motive for 2nd child questioned. NTA.

NTA comment warns about condom use during sex.

Pregnant commenter agrees with NTA’s concern for wife’s health.

Communication is key in YTA/NTA. Be kind, not aggressive

NTA comment advocates for weight loss before growing family

Doctor advises caution and medical check-up before having kids.

Prioritizing health before expanding family. Supportive and practical advice.

NTA commenter explains the health risks of obesity during pregnancy.

Encouraging NTA comment on wife’s health and family planning.

Encouraging therapy for wife’s eating issues to have a baby

NTA expresses concern for wife’s health, suggests counseling for communication.

Not the a**hole for prioritizing health over having kids

Empathetic reply to man’s ultimatum on wife’s weight gain

Engaging in pre-pregnancy fitness is tough. Be kind.

Prioritizing health for the well-being of future children.

Encouraging NTA comment on spouse’s health with helpful advice.

Setting weight loss goals before starting a family. NTA.

NTA. Both partners should be physically capable of raising kids

Legitimate concern for wife’s health and ability to handle pregnancy.

Pregnancy weight gain is hard, NTA for wanting support

Struggling mom sympathizes with wife, but NTA for husband’s stance

Prioritizing health before baby number two. Supportive comment

Prioritizing health before pregnancy: NTA comment suggests counseling or trainer

Pregnant woman shares her struggle with weight and pregnancy.

NTA commenter defends OP’s stance on wife’s weight with empathy.

Pregnancy struggles are easy to forget, gentle reminder needed

NTA’s weight loss journey and pregnancy fitness tips

Putting your foot down on having kids is okay.

Weight loss ultimatum raises concerns about body shaming

NTA. Commenter shares personal experience with weight loss after pregnancy.

Valid concerns about spouse’s health and energy after having kids

NTA encourages wife to get healthy for family’s well-being

Weight does not equal health. YTA for focusing on weight.

Encouraging spouse helps partner lose weight and get healthier

Encouraging advice for a couple’s family planning journey

Encouraging weight loss comment for pregnancy, but insensitive tone.

Prioritizing health for a high-risk pregnancy. Counseling may help.

Suggests deeper issues, recommends couples therapy.

Encouraging comment on setting health goals for family planning

Encouraging suggestion for adoption to grow family and promote health

Suggests going to the doctor instead of asking internet strangers ‍⚕️

NTA but be careful, ultimatums can have long-term consequences in relationships

Partner’s health is important for a healthy family

Helpful comment suggests ketogenic diet for weight loss

Empathize with your partner’s perspective before setting expectations.

NTA prioritizes wife’s health over having kids, receives backlash.

NTA gets judged, but suggests adoption for wife’s baby fever

Taking charge of health as a couple

Supportive comment suggests health plan for couple’s family planning goals

Weight Watchers can teach both of you a new lifestyle

Weight is just the tip of the iceberg. Seek counseling ‍

Support for husband’s request for wife to prioritize health.

NTA comments on wife’s weight, sparks debate on body shaming.

Encouraging comment on healthy pregnancy and weight loss plan

NTA commenter shares personal weight loss journey and suggests a family health plan

NAH couple struggles to navigate family planning due to health concerns

NTA commenter shares personal experience and advice on weight loss.

Delaying family for health reasons is responsible parenting

Mother sympathizes with man’s concern for wife’s health postpartum.

Creating a life to fill a void? Red flag.

Suggesting a checkup and couples therapy for a delicate situation ‍ ‍

Empathetic comment encourages strength and endurance over weight loss

Encouraging OP to support wife’s health for healthy baby ‍

Suggests holistic approach to address mental health and NAH judgement

Seeking medical advice and support for wife’s weight loss journey ‍

Encouraging comment suggests getting medical help instead of shaming.

Having a child is a huge commitment and both parents need to be 100% on board for it to be a good idea

Encouraging comment on motivating partner to prioritize health

Redditor calls out man’s immaturity and suggests couple’s therapy.

INFO: Consider if wife has time to focus on weight loss

Encouraging response to man prioritizing wife’s health over appearance