In a long-term relationship , who’s really in charge? One man found himself in the dog house after standing up to his controlling wife. After she berated one of his workers for an honest mistake, he told her off and reminded her who’s boss. But was he right to do so? Some say he was just asserting his power, while others think his wife was being unreasonable. Read on to find out more about this power struggle in the workplace.
Successful man’s ‘You’re not the boss’ comment sparks debate

Husband and wife disagreement over SAHW sparks debate online ❤️

Man creates job for wife at his shop, sparking debate.

Worker’s mistake leads to costly error for business owner

Hardworking man receives internet backlash for wife’s reaction ♂️

Husband accused of costing wife time and money. Drama unfolds.

Boss causes uproar after telling employee ‘You’re not the boss’

Man refuses to apologize to wife, internet divided. AITA?

Man tells wife ‘You’re not the boss’ and internet is divided
A man who owns his own factory refurbishing re-engineered equipment is in the dog house after telling his wife that she’s not the boss. The argument happened after one of his workers accidentally ordered too many parts, costing the factory thousands of dollars. The man’s wife found out and berated the worker, causing the man to step in and tell her to leave the room so he could speak to the worker alone. The man is now asking if he’s the a**hole for standing up to his wife. The internet is divided with some saying that he was in the right and others saying that he should have handled the situation differently. What do you think? Read on for comments and reactions.
NTA owner’s wife oversteps boundaries at work, sparks controversy ⚡

Commenter defends NTA opinion on mixing business and family.

NTA stands up to abusive wife at work, needs marriage counseling?

Employee suggests firing wife after unprofessional behavior in workplace.

Internet debates loyalty and respect in workplace after comment on NTA.

NTA encourages wife to find purpose, but she resists.

Commenter gets called out for not firing employee

Firing your wife is tough but necessary to avoid lawsuit
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Employee loyalty vs. unhappy spouse: business decisions are tough

NTA for standing up to wife’s power trip ♂️

Wife’s behavior at work threatens business, NTA for firing.

Commenter predicts divorce and workplace drama for couple.

Commenter advises finding new job to save business and marriage ❤️
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Mixed family and business leads to ESH situation

Wife’s power trip causes tension, but is it understandable?

Commenter questions behavior towards employees, sparks discussion

Support for husband who handled workplace conflict professionally.

Navigating work and marriage is tough. Therapy might help

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Commenter warns of financial consequences for not compromising with spouse

Online debate over verbal abuse: Is it ever justified?

Commenter defends husband’s ‘not the boss’ statement, suggests wife find own career path

Employee overstepping boundaries at work, husband defends his authority.
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Improving communication and management styles in a toxic workplace ❄️

Fuming commenter calls for firing of mistreating wife.

Working with a boss’s spouse – a lose lose situation

Avoid nepotism: don’t hire family. NTA comment agrees

Divided opinions on whether or not wife was on a power trip

NTA warns against hiring spouse for business.

Loyal employee caught in the crossfire of a power struggle

Commenter suggests finding new job after work conflict.

Toxic work environment due to boss’s spouse, NTA for considering change

Curious about the wife’s involvement in the business

Employee appreciated for mistake, wife criticized for behavior. #NTA

Man promotes wife to work at his shop, now regrets it.

Clear boundaries needed as wife’s behavior called abusive at work

Commenter advocates for firing wife, sparking backlash

Prenup or not, entitled ‘boss’ spouses are the worst

Internet divided over spouse hierarchy in marriage

Family work drama: NTA screams back at out of line wife ️

Establishing boundaries at work when spouse is an employee.

Asserting authority at work sparks heated debate ⚔️

Navigating work boundaries with spouse, NTA. Apologize to start conversation.

Wife behaving entitled at husband’s work, NTA for firing her

Commenter defends OP’s decision to stand up to abusive wife at work.

Family or business? Mixing both can lead to disaster.

Internet divided on wife’s power trip, commenter supports husband’s NTA.

Bringing in spouse can be risky business ♂️

Setting boundaries in a marriage: NTA takes a stand

Commenter defends OP and suggests consequences for wife’s behavior.

Encouraging volunteer work to resolve marital dispute

Support for husband who defended employee’s professionalism against wife’s unprofessional behavior.

Hiring family can be tough, especially when it becomes a power struggle

Employee crosses the line, husband puts his foot down

Husband asserts authority over wife at work, sparking controversy

Discussion on the appropriateness of treating spouse like any other employee.

Spouse’s unprofessionalism threatens husband’s business. NTA for firing her.

Employee defends coworker from workplace bullying by boss’s spouse

Encourage her to pursue her own career outside the business
