Imagine this: you move to a new city with your wife, and your best friend Cyan becomes her caretaker while you’re away on a work project. You return to find their relationship has changed drastically, and your wife is now overly clingy to Cyan. What would you do? One man faced this exact scenario and decided to confront his best friend about it. But the outcome was far from what he expected!
The Backstory: Wife vs. Cyan
Becoming Best Friends
Wife’s Dislike for Cyan
Unwanted Guest
Wife’s Surgery and Cyan’s Help
Cyan’s Kind Offer
Wife’s Change of Heart
Cyan, the Caretaker
Wife’s Overbearing Behavior
The Confrontation
The Unexpected Response
Friends’ Reactions
Cyan’s Anger
The Dramatic Fallout: Whose Side Are You On?
So, our protagonist tried to help his best friend Cyan by letting him know he didn’t have to tolerate his wife’s clinginess. But instead of gratitude, Cyan called him an a**hole and stormed off! Now, most of their mutual friends are siding with the husband, saying Cyan was just embarrassed and didn’t know how to stand up for himself. But the question remains: was the husband in the wrong, or is Cyan overreacting? Let’s dive into the top reactions from the internet and see what people think!
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OP is jealous of his wife’s relationship with his best friend. YTA.
OP is jealous of the attention his wife is getting from their mutual friend Cyan, but it seems like both his wife and Cyan might have feelings for each other. Commenters suggest OP might be happier in a throuple or should communicate like a grown-up. YTA, OP.
YTA for being jealous and selfish towards your friend and wife
OP is called out for being controlling and jealous. YTA.
Man gets called out for mistreating wife, defends actions. YTA
OP’s jealousy and control issues are ruining his marriage. YTA.
Commenter calls out OP for leaving wife before surgery. YTA
A friendship triangle gone wrong
Inviting friend on date night and not being there for wife’s surgery? YTA
Friend’s wife may like him more, causing tension. Heartwarming dad story.
Communication is key in any relationship
Is the friend in love with OP’s wife?
Is the wife an introvert? Conversation needed to clear air.
Commenter accuses OP of jealousy and being a bad partner . Replies suggest OP is jealous of his wife and wants Cyan for himself.
Commenter calls out OP for not understanding the bond between friends
Commenter calls out OP for not realizing his wife’s emotional affair
Commenter calls out OP for being the a**hole and predicts consequences.
Speculations arise about the nature of their relationship
Friend calls out husband for jealousy and disrespect towards wife.
Commenter calls out OP for hating his wife, predicts divorce
OP is YTA for leaving wife alone and getting jealous.
Man’s best friend leaves wife alone after surgery. YTA.
Neglecting your wife for your friend? YTA and in trouble
Friend’s wife finds support in his friend Cyan after marital dispute
Commenter calls out husband’s jealousy and lack of care for wife
Commenter suggests OP is worried about wife’s support network
Commenter calls out OP for being an a**hole
Boundaries crossed? Friend’s wife’s friend causes conflict
Man prioritizes friend over wife, criticized for mistreating her. YTA
Commenter calls out OP for being a horrible husband and friend
Commenter doubts authenticity of OP’s story
Man neglects wife and prioritizes friend, called out for bad behavior
Commenter calls out insecure man, hopes wife sees post
Love triangle drama in the comments
Man prioritizes work over wife’s surgery, called out for it.
Friend can’t handle wife bonding with his best friend ♂️
Commenter calls out OP for being the a**hole in situation
Man’s negative portrayal of his wife raises red flags. YTA.
Commenter calls out OP for disrespecting his wife.
Man complains about his wife to his friend and loses her. YTA
Best friend chooses wife over insensitive husband
Is there a romantic thing going on? Or just a clingy friend?
