Imagine being ridiculed for a speech impediment your entire life, and the one person you thought you could trust starts to mock you too. That’s exactly what happened to our 28-year-old friend here, who has been struggling with a speech impediment for as long as he can remember. His wife, who is currently 6 months pregnant with twins, recently started making fun of him too, and he just couldn’t take it anymore. Let’s dive into the story and see what happened when he finally snapped.
A Lifetime of Ridicule

The Supportive Wife… Until Now

Trying to Communicate ️

The Breaking Point

Wife Left in Tears

Apologies and Tears

Second Thoughts

Additional Info: Pregnancy Changes

Pandemic or Pregnancy?

Update: Apologies Accepted? ️

More Tears and a Long Road Ahead

A Rollercoaster of Emotions and Apologies
So, our protagonist finally snapped after his pregnant wife repeatedly mocked his speech impediment, leaving her in tears. She later apologized, but he was still too angry to accept it at first. After some reflection, he accepted her apology but made it clear that he won’t tolerate such treatment anymore. Now, they’re left to navigate the emotional turmoil and the challenges that lie ahead in the coming months. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this intense situation…
NTA for standing up against wife mocking speech impediment
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Pregnancy hormones can cause mood swings, but it’s no excuse for bullying. NTA.

NTA for telling pregnant wife off for mocking speech impediment

Pregnancy can cause personality changes. Encourage her to see specialist

Mocking someone’s disability is cruel. Boundaries discussion is necessary.

Commenters suggest checking for pre-partum issues, NTA.

Engaging response to NTA comment defending losing temper, followed by a call for couples therapy.

Pregnancy doesn’t excuse mocking speech impediment. NTA.
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Overcoming speech impediments can be tough, but bullying is unacceptable. NTA
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NTA receives apology but wife’s request for apology is wrong

Pregnancy can trigger mental illness, seek professional help for safety

Partner mocks man’s speech impediment, he responds with justified anger.

Pregnant wife mocks husband’s speech impediment despite multiple requests to stop. NTA.
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Overcoming speech impediments can be tough, but learning to laugh helps

Commenter questions sudden change in behavior, supports OP’s reaction.

Supportive comment suggests seeking help for prenatal depression

Pregnancy not an excuse to be a**hole

Commenter shows concern for wife’s sudden personality change

Commenter suggests wife’s personality change needs medical attention.

NTA. Wife’s bullying behavior was uncalled for. No apology owed.

Pregnancy mood swings or something more? NTA seeks advice

Standing up for oneself against mockery during pregnancy. NTA

Commenter questions missing backstory and advises de-escalation tactics

Spouse mocks speech impediment, commenter defends NTA with empathy
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NTA for standing up for himself, but second “f*** off” was harsh ♂️

Commenter suggests wife’s behavior may be due to serious issue.

NTA. Pregnancy not an excuse for intentional cruelty. Talk it out.

Commenter supports husband in speech impediment argument

Curious commenter asks if husband’s speech impediment was being mocked.

NTA shuts down pregnant wife’s cruel behavior

Pregnancy can cause mood swings. NTA, but wife needs help

Empathetic comment defends NTA for snapping at mocking wife

Curious if pregnancy was planned, replies suggest challenges.

Swearing at your wife after apology makes ESH situation

NTA. Apologize and discuss why she acted out of character

Pregnancy can bring changes, but mocking your partner is unacceptable. ESH.
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Partner defends boyfriend with lisp, calls out mocking behavior.

NTA for feeling hurt, but YTA for reacting with anger.

Empathetic commenters support man with speech impediment. NTA.

Pregnant wife mocks husband’s speech impediment, commenter defends him. NTA

Setting boundaries in relationships is important

NTA comment calls out mocking behavior, no excuses

Pregnancy hormones may be causing personality changes. NTA.

Commenter acknowledges OP’s feelings and suggests he could have handled the situation better. Reply sympathizes with OP for being bullied and defends his actions.

Redditor calls out husband’s poor handling of situation with pregnant wife

Commenter empathizes with wife’s pregnancy, but calls OP YTA.

Standing up for oneself against insensitive behavior.

Spousal conflict escalates to mutual a-hole status

Unapologetic NTA stands firm after losing temper with wife.
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Standing up to abuse: NTA for reacting to wife’s mocking

Pregnancy hormones don’t excuse bullying. NTA for standing up.
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Pregnancy brain doesn’t excuse cruel behavior towards speech impediment.

Pregnancy not an excuse for cruelty. NTA for backlash.

Commenter sympathizes with NTA while acknowledging wife’s pregnancy hormones

Supportive comment encourages communication and condemns bullying behavior
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Pregnancy doesn’t excuse bad behavior: NTA wins the argument

Commenter suggests wife needs mental health assessment.

NTA- Wife mocked husband’s speech impediment, he stood up for himself

Pregnancy doesn’t justify being a jerk. NTA.

Pregnancy is not an excuse to be a jerk

Pregnancy hormones can be tough, but communication is key
