Man Tells MIL the Truth about Fertility Issues, Wife Gets Mad

A man finds out his mother-in-law has been given false information about his fertility. He tries to clear it up but ends up upsetting his wife. Read on to find out what happens.

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Husband unintentionally reveals fertility issues to MIL, wife furious

A man shares his and his wife’s fertility struggles and their openness to other options. However, a misunderstanding with his mother-in-law leads to unintentionally revealing his wife’s fertility issues. His wife becomes angry, feeling that it is a personal matter and she should have been the one to disclose the information. The man is left wondering if he did something wrong by clarifying the misunderstanding. Read on to see the reactions of others and offer your own advice.

NTA responds to wife’s fertility lie, suggests couple therapy.

Wife blames fertility issues on husband, gets mad when corrected. NTA

Infertility solidarity and hope for the future ❤️

Couple faces fertility issues, wife needs therapy to cope.

Commenter sympathizes with OP and suggests MIL issues may be involved.

Consider therapy before adopting/surrogacy, NTA, not the Ah.

NTA for sharing, wife should have communicated her boundaries better ‍♀️

Honesty hurts ‍♂️ But NTA for telling the truth.

Honesty is the best policy, but communication is key too ️

NTA for not going along with the lie. Wife misdirecting pain.

Navigating fertility issues and family can be tough.

NTA gets validation for speaking truth about fertility issues

Honesty is the best policy, even when it’s tough

NAH, but wife is in pain. OP and wife need support

Honesty is the best policy: NTA for telling the truth

Couples therapy and space from overbearing MIL might help.

Supportive comment validates OP’s actions and encourages non-traditional family roles.

Communication is key before starting a family.

Breaking the stigma: Speaking up about fertility issues. #NTA

Wife may have been overwhelmed, but should have included husband.

Discussing infertility issues with MIL, wife lies about cause. NTA.

Honesty is the best policy, but it’s not always easy

MIL’s intrusion on fertility issue – NTA calls her out

Honesty is the best policy when dealing with infertility.

Defending wife’s lie or clarifying erroneous information? NTA, explained.

Suggest therapy for couple to deal with fertility issues.

Breaking the silence on infertility is crucial

Breaking the stigma of a woman’s worth being tied to fertility

Clearing up fertility misconceptions leads to wife’s anger

Let her face the consequences ‍♂️

Honesty is key! But maybe communication needs some work

Honesty is the best policy, even if it’s a sensitive subject

Will MIL love the grandchild even if not biologically related?

Commenter defends man’s innocence, suggests wrong subreddit placement

Honesty is the best policy. NTA for telling the truth

Navigating fertility issues as a team without unnecessary blame.

Navigating fertility issues and adoption with in-laws can be tricky

Don’t read minds, just support. NTA

Adoption over surrogacy – a compassionate perspective ❤️

Honesty is the best policy. Wife shouldn’t have lied

Wife caught in lie about fertility issues, husband not at fault

Commenter sympathizes with OP and condemns wife’s behavior

Compassionate response to fertility struggles, emphasizing no blame or fault.

Commenter points out the wife’s hypocrisy. NTA.

Wife lies about fertility, blames husband. NTA but drama ensues

Navigating fertility issues in marriage and family can be difficult.

Encouraging support for infertility struggles with helpful advice.

Breaking the stigma around fertility issues and providing support

Clearing up the confusion: the wife’s fertility issues vs MIL’s embarrassment

Clearing up lies, NTA stands up to MIL’s deception

Honesty is the best policy, even when lying together

NTA wife mishandled the situation by lying about medical information.

Wife lied to her mom but gets mad when truth is told? NTA

Wife’s lies exposed, seeks perfection, needs counseling.

Sharing fertility struggles with MIL backfired. NTA. *Advice*: Keep private.

When honesty is not the best policy