Diply
  • Home
  • DIY
    Dad carrying child on his shoulders (Unsplash | Kelly Sikkema)

    Simple Cardboard Vase Activity Encourages Kids To Explore The Great Outdoors

    Grandma crocheting

    Forget Flowers And Gift The DIYer In Your Life A Yarn Bouquet Instead

    Remodelaholic | https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:30_Hudson_Yards_(92900).jpg

    You Can Make Your Own Backyard Oasis With A Fire Pit Just In Time For Summer

    Pool noodle DIY monsters

    28 Amazing DIYs That Are Seriously Made From Pool Noodles

    Unsplash | Kenrick Mills

    Stunning ‘Sea Glass’ Quilts Are A Beautiful Way To Use Up Fabric Scraps

    Unsplash

    Artist Creates Adorable Creatures Inspired By Tea

  • Home & Garden
    joes-garden-on-tiktok-for-gardening-tips

    You’re Probably Watering Your Plants Wrong—Expert Explains The ONE Reason Your Plants Die Fast

    Home Depot | www.homedepot.com

    People Are Writing Hilarious Reviews For Home Depot’s $1500 Crab Sculpture

    Unsplash | Robin Wersich

    Woman Shares Hack To Help Keep Our Gardens Green All Summer

    Unsplash | Sandie Clarke

    18 Gardening Tips And Tricks Perfect For Beginners

    Unsplash | Annie Gray

    People Who Have Been On Home Makeover Shows Share How It’s Going Now

    Unsplash | Emiliano Bar

    TikToker Shows How Little $4,000 Rent Gets Apartment Hunters In NYC

    Red and Blue folded towels

    ‘What Is The Purpose Of This Part Of A Towel?’ – Online User Sparks Debate Over Confusing Detail In The Home Item

    Pexels  | Pexels

    We’ve Been Carving Pumpkins Wrong For Years, But One Woman Set Us All Straight

    yellow fish inflatable

    Gardener’s Genius Hack: Using A Kiddie Pool As A Flower Bed

  • Food & Drink
    Unsplash | Aubrey Odom-Mabey

    Woman Sets Out To Try All The Recipes Left On Grave Markers

    Reader's Digest | Paramount

    Cooking Mistakes We’re Probably All Making

    youtube | Warner Home Video

    Firefighters Rescue Two People Who Fell Into A Chocolate Tank At A Mars Factory

    Unsplash | Towfiqu barbhuiya

    Here Is The Perfect Peanut Butter And Pickle Sandwich Recipe

    Unsplash | Quin Engle

    A Man’s ‘Demonic’ Way To Cut Pizza Has Divided The Internet

    TikTok | @thewirelady

    Here’s The Perfect Hack For You To Make Chocolate Croissants With An Air Fryer

    Unsplash | Katie Smith

    People Are Dishing Out Their Favorite Lazy Cooking Cheats, So We’re Taking Notes

    Canva

    Disney’s Olaf Hot Chocolate Bombs Are Like A Warm Hug In Every Mug

    Instagram | @lacroixwater

    LaCroix Is Launching A Limoncello Flavor, And It’s The Perfect Mix For Cocktails

  • Cooking & Recipes
    Unsplash | Aubrey Odom-Mabey

    Woman Sets Out To Try All The Recipes Left On Grave Markers

    Reader's Digest | Paramount

    Cooking Mistakes We’re Probably All Making

    Unsplash | Towfiqu barbhuiya

    Here Is The Perfect Peanut Butter And Pickle Sandwich Recipe

    TikTok | @thewirelady

    Here’s The Perfect Hack For You To Make Chocolate Croissants With An Air Fryer

    Unsplash | Katie Smith

    People Are Dishing Out Their Favorite Lazy Cooking Cheats, So We’re Taking Notes

    Unsplash | CA Creative

    People Are Sharing The Worst Homemade Meals They’ve Ever Had

    NBC | NBC

    Random (But Useful) Kitchen Hacks Everyone Should Know

    Unsplash | Conscious Design

    Hilarious Cooking Mistakes That Took A Bad Turn

    Unsplash | Louis Hansel

    Chefs Share The Ingredients People Often Overlook

  • Bed & Bath
    Unsplash | Grant Beirute

    Costco Has A 10-Foot Blanket That Has Cozy Family Time Written All Over It

    Unsplash | Jude Infantini

    Expert Says Not Washing Pillows Often Enough Can Make People Sick

    Pexels  | Pexels

    18 People Who Took Bathroom Decor To The Extreme

    Unsplash | Jeremy Sallee

    Chances Are Most Of Us Have Been Washing Our Duvets Wrong

    Unsplash | LeeAnn Cline

    Wife Sparks Debate After She Says There’s No Need To Iron Bedsheets

    Unsplash | Nathan Powers

    Apparently, Vodka Is The Secret Ingredient To A Spotless Bathroom

  • Pets & Animals
    Croc attack

    Horrific Footage Of Tourist Mauled By 15ft Crocodile After Jumping Into Enclosure

    Vanilla the chimp sees the open sky

    Stunning Footage Shows Chimp Experiencing Sunlight For First Time After Almost Three Decades in A Cage

    Genetically created 'dire wolf' (Colossal Biosciences)

    Scientists Claim to Have Brought Back Wolf Species From 10,000 Years of Extinction –  But Other Experts Dispute It

    Unsplash | Hans-Jurgen Mager

    15 Animals With Vaguely Threatening Auras

    TikTok | @cat_the_vet

    Veterinarian Explains Why Norway Banned Breeding Bulldogs And Cavalier Spaniels

    Unsplash | Colin + Meg

    Incredible Footage of Moose Shedding Antlers – See It for Yourself

    Unsplash | Sergey Semin

    Cat With No Eyes Has A New Life Now As An Online Sensation

    Cats can contract bird flu and people should be aware

    Protecting Your Cats from Bird Flu: Essential Tips to Keep Them Safe

    Facebook | David Tan

    Retired Military Pilot Has Flown Over 360 Rescue Dogs Closer To Their New Homes

No Result
View All Result
Diply
  • Home
  • DIY
    Dad carrying child on his shoulders (Unsplash | Kelly Sikkema)

    Simple Cardboard Vase Activity Encourages Kids To Explore The Great Outdoors

    Grandma crocheting

    Forget Flowers And Gift The DIYer In Your Life A Yarn Bouquet Instead

    Remodelaholic | https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:30_Hudson_Yards_(92900).jpg

    You Can Make Your Own Backyard Oasis With A Fire Pit Just In Time For Summer

    Pool noodle DIY monsters

    28 Amazing DIYs That Are Seriously Made From Pool Noodles

    Unsplash | Kenrick Mills

    Stunning ‘Sea Glass’ Quilts Are A Beautiful Way To Use Up Fabric Scraps

    Unsplash

    Artist Creates Adorable Creatures Inspired By Tea

  • Home & Garden
    joes-garden-on-tiktok-for-gardening-tips

    You’re Probably Watering Your Plants Wrong—Expert Explains The ONE Reason Your Plants Die Fast

    Home Depot | www.homedepot.com

    People Are Writing Hilarious Reviews For Home Depot’s $1500 Crab Sculpture

    Unsplash | Robin Wersich

    Woman Shares Hack To Help Keep Our Gardens Green All Summer

    Unsplash | Sandie Clarke

    18 Gardening Tips And Tricks Perfect For Beginners

    Unsplash | Annie Gray

    People Who Have Been On Home Makeover Shows Share How It’s Going Now

    Unsplash | Emiliano Bar

    TikToker Shows How Little $4,000 Rent Gets Apartment Hunters In NYC

    Red and Blue folded towels

    ‘What Is The Purpose Of This Part Of A Towel?’ – Online User Sparks Debate Over Confusing Detail In The Home Item

    Pexels  | Pexels

    We’ve Been Carving Pumpkins Wrong For Years, But One Woman Set Us All Straight

    yellow fish inflatable

    Gardener’s Genius Hack: Using A Kiddie Pool As A Flower Bed

  • Food & Drink
    Unsplash | Aubrey Odom-Mabey

    Woman Sets Out To Try All The Recipes Left On Grave Markers

    Reader's Digest | Paramount

    Cooking Mistakes We’re Probably All Making

    youtube | Warner Home Video

    Firefighters Rescue Two People Who Fell Into A Chocolate Tank At A Mars Factory

    Unsplash | Towfiqu barbhuiya

    Here Is The Perfect Peanut Butter And Pickle Sandwich Recipe

    Unsplash | Quin Engle

    A Man’s ‘Demonic’ Way To Cut Pizza Has Divided The Internet

    TikTok | @thewirelady

    Here’s The Perfect Hack For You To Make Chocolate Croissants With An Air Fryer

    Unsplash | Katie Smith

    People Are Dishing Out Their Favorite Lazy Cooking Cheats, So We’re Taking Notes

    Canva

    Disney’s Olaf Hot Chocolate Bombs Are Like A Warm Hug In Every Mug

    Instagram | @lacroixwater

    LaCroix Is Launching A Limoncello Flavor, And It’s The Perfect Mix For Cocktails

  • Cooking & Recipes
    Unsplash | Aubrey Odom-Mabey

    Woman Sets Out To Try All The Recipes Left On Grave Markers

    Reader's Digest | Paramount

    Cooking Mistakes We’re Probably All Making

    Unsplash | Towfiqu barbhuiya

    Here Is The Perfect Peanut Butter And Pickle Sandwich Recipe

    TikTok | @thewirelady

    Here’s The Perfect Hack For You To Make Chocolate Croissants With An Air Fryer

    Unsplash | Katie Smith

    People Are Dishing Out Their Favorite Lazy Cooking Cheats, So We’re Taking Notes

    Unsplash | CA Creative

    People Are Sharing The Worst Homemade Meals They’ve Ever Had

    NBC | NBC

    Random (But Useful) Kitchen Hacks Everyone Should Know

    Unsplash | Conscious Design

    Hilarious Cooking Mistakes That Took A Bad Turn

    Unsplash | Louis Hansel

    Chefs Share The Ingredients People Often Overlook

  • Bed & Bath
    Unsplash | Grant Beirute

    Costco Has A 10-Foot Blanket That Has Cozy Family Time Written All Over It

    Unsplash | Jude Infantini

    Expert Says Not Washing Pillows Often Enough Can Make People Sick

    Pexels  | Pexels

    18 People Who Took Bathroom Decor To The Extreme

    Unsplash | Jeremy Sallee

    Chances Are Most Of Us Have Been Washing Our Duvets Wrong

    Unsplash | LeeAnn Cline

    Wife Sparks Debate After She Says There’s No Need To Iron Bedsheets

    Unsplash | Nathan Powers

    Apparently, Vodka Is The Secret Ingredient To A Spotless Bathroom

  • Pets & Animals
    Croc attack

    Horrific Footage Of Tourist Mauled By 15ft Crocodile After Jumping Into Enclosure

    Vanilla the chimp sees the open sky

    Stunning Footage Shows Chimp Experiencing Sunlight For First Time After Almost Three Decades in A Cage

    Genetically created 'dire wolf' (Colossal Biosciences)

    Scientists Claim to Have Brought Back Wolf Species From 10,000 Years of Extinction –  But Other Experts Dispute It

    Unsplash | Hans-Jurgen Mager

    15 Animals With Vaguely Threatening Auras

    TikTok | @cat_the_vet

    Veterinarian Explains Why Norway Banned Breeding Bulldogs And Cavalier Spaniels

    Unsplash | Colin + Meg

    Incredible Footage of Moose Shedding Antlers – See It for Yourself

    Unsplash | Sergey Semin

    Cat With No Eyes Has A New Life Now As An Online Sensation

    Cats can contract bird flu and people should be aware

    Protecting Your Cats from Bird Flu: Essential Tips to Keep Them Safe

    Facebook | David Tan

    Retired Military Pilot Has Flown Over 360 Rescue Dogs Closer To Their New Homes

No Result
View All Result
Diply
No Result
View All Result

Man Wants To Design Basement As Man Cave, Wife Disagrees

by Alfe Mercado
2 years ago
in Dating & Relationships, People & Society
Reading Time: 10 mins read
A A
Unsplash | Malik Shibly

Unsplash | Malik Shibly

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterPin This Post

A newlywed couple is having a disagreement on how to design their basement. The husband wants to turn it into a man cave, while the wife wants to have a say in the design. The husband is willing to let his wife design the main floor living room and the master bedroom, but wants the basement to be his own space. The wife is offended and accuses him of excluding her. Who’s in the wrong here? Read on to find out.

Newlyweds debate over basement renovation as ultimate man cave

Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]
[deleted] | [deleted]

Compromise or conflict? Couple debates man cave design in basement

Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]
[deleted] | [deleted]

Creating a man cave without wife’s help, will it work?

Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]
[deleted] | [deleted]

Man vs Wife: Battle for Basement Dominance

Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]
[deleted] | [deleted]

Compromise or conflict? Man and wife disagree on basement design.

Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]
[deleted] | [deleted]

Husband suggests compromise to design man cave, wife feels excluded.

Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]
[deleted] | [deleted]

Man wants man cave, wife disagrees. Is he being selfish?

Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]
[deleted] | [deleted]

Compromise reached? Man considers alternative man cave location.

Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]
[deleted] | [deleted]

Man learns his lesson after wanting to exclude wife from decision

Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]
[deleted] | [deleted]

Compromise reached! Basement for man cave, upstairs for wife

Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]
[deleted] | [deleted]

Compromise reached: Wife gets main floor, husband gets basement

Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]
[deleted] | [deleted]

Man vs. Wife: Battle for the Basement

A man and his wife disagree on how to design their basement. The man wants to turn it into a man cave, while the wife wants it to be a shared space. The couple has been saving for years to purchase their dream home, and now they have to figure out how to make it work. The man offered to let his wife design the main floor and the master bedroom, but he wants the basement to be his own space. However, the wife is offended that he would exclude her from the design process. After receiving some backlash online, the man has apologized and agreed to compromise. The couple has decided to turn the basement bedrooms into a man cave and a personal space for the wife, while using the living area as a home theater. The man will also be involved in designing the rest of the house. It’s important for couples to communicate and compromise when it comes to designing their home, especially since it’s a place where they will be raising a family together.

RELATED STORIES

Koch family

Tragic End To Son’s Graduation Day As Entire Family Of Four Is Found Dead In Suspected Murder-Suicide

picture of the couple in their honeymoon

Woman Shares Gut-Wrenching Story After Her Husband Sends Flowers From His Grave

Virginia Giuffre holding a picture of herself when she was younger

Virginia Giuffre’s Dad Speaks Out After Her Death, Saying Something Doesn’t Add Up

Family vloggers Ordone family

Grandfather of Late Preston Ordone, Known On TikTok As ‘Okay Baby’, Says Police Claim On His Death Is ‘Hurtful’

OP wants a whole floor as a man cave, excluding his wife. YTA.

Image credit: Opinionated_123 | Opinionated_123
Opinionated_123 | Opinionated_123

YTA for wanting a man cave instead of a shared entertainment room

Image credit: MyRockySpine | MyRockySpine
MyRockySpine | MyRockySpine

Avoid toxic masculinity and work together to create shared spaces.

Image credit: Padloq | Padloq
Padloq | Padloq

Man’s man cave dreams dashed by practical sleeping arrangements

Image credit: CraftyPirateCraft | CraftyPirateCraft
CraftyPirateCraft | CraftyPirateCraft

Wife feels excluded from her own home, YTA ‍♂️

Image credit: Dontdrinkthecoffee | Dontdrinkthecoffee
Dontdrinkthecoffee | Dontdrinkthecoffee

Man’s man-cave plan gets YTA verdict and sarcastic reply

Image credit: princess_banana_ | princess_banana_
princess_banana_ | princess_banana_

Is it fair for him to have an entire floor as man cave?

Image credit: sparklymeteorite | sparklymeteorite
sparklymeteorite | sparklymeteorite

Design together! YTA for trying to take over the basement.

Image credit: ILikeSealsALot | ILikeSealsALot
ILikeSealsALot | ILikeSealsALot

Compromise or lose it all.

Image credit: EvocativeEnigma | EvocativeEnigma
EvocativeEnigma | EvocativeEnigma

Man assumes he can design basement without wife’s input. YTA.

Image credit: SaikaTheCasual | SaikaTheCasual
SaikaTheCasual | SaikaTheCasual

Gender-based spaces are problematic, YTA called out.

Image credit: LadyKnightAngie | LadyKnightAngie
LadyKnightAngie | LadyKnightAngie

Designated ‘man cave’ without equal private space? YTA.

Image credit: mall_goth420 | mall_goth420
mall_goth420 | mall_goth420

Who gets the basement: man or wife?

Image credit: topsidersandsunshine | topsidersandsunshine
topsidersandsunshine | topsidersandsunshine

Designing man cave without wife’s space is selfish.

Image credit: Hefty_Candidate_4902 | Hefty_Candidate_4902
Hefty_Candidate_4902 | Hefty_Candidate_4902

Compromise is key when designing a shared space.

Image credit: Chromalones | Chromalones
Chromalones | Chromalones

Man disregards wife’s opinion in designing man cave. YTA.

Image credit: DuckInMyHeart | DuckInMyHeart
DuckInMyHeart | DuckInMyHeart

Commenter calls out man cave phrase with laughing emoji.

Image credit: No_FunFundie | No_FunFundie
No_FunFundie | No_FunFundie

Man wants exclusive man cave in the basement, wife disagrees

Image credit: whatsmypassword73 | whatsmypassword73
whatsmypassword73 | whatsmypassword73

Wife shuts down husband’s man cave idea, hilarity ensues

Image credit: LaPete11 | LaPete11
LaPete11 | LaPete11

Commenter calls out immaturity of ‘man cave’ concept, suggests compromise.

Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]
[deleted] | [deleted]

Man cave dispute: YTA for being selfish and unfair ‍♂️

Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]
[deleted] | [deleted]

Commenter calls out YTA for disrespectful language towards wife

Image credit: LoveBeach8 | LoveBeach8
LoveBeach8 | LoveBeach8

Spouse suggests shared entertainment area instead of exclusive “man cave”

Image credit: False-Guess | False-Guess
False-Guess | False-Guess

Communicate with your spouse before designing your man cave. YTA

Image credit: beaversm26 | beaversm26
beaversm26 | beaversm26

Designing exclusive spaces without considering your partner’s needs? YTA ‍♂️

Image credit: second__drink | second__drink
second__drink | second__drink

Man insists on man cave, wife objects. Commenter calls him selfish. YTA

Image credit: WorldWideWig | WorldWideWig
WorldWideWig | WorldWideWig

Sharing is caring. Don’t be *ss, let her have space

Image credit: TenaciousTiger666 | TenaciousTiger666
TenaciousTiger666 | TenaciousTiger666

Even the house thinks he’s a selfish a**hole.

Image credit: SpiderIridescence | SpiderIridescence
SpiderIridescence | SpiderIridescence

Collaborate with your wife, YTA. It doesn’t have to be a ‘No Girls Allowed’ room ‍

Image credit: pocketeggg | pocketeggg
pocketeggg | pocketeggg

User suggests YTA for wanting exclusive ‘man cave’ basement

Image credit: Lt-shorts | Lt-shorts
Lt-shorts | Lt-shorts

Man wants exclusive man cave in shared family home. YTA.

Image credit: Dedicatedlamp | Dedicatedlamp
Dedicatedlamp | Dedicatedlamp

User calls out outdated and misogynistic ‘man cave’ idea

Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]
[deleted] | [deleted]

Wife’s input can make a man cave better. YTA for ignoring.

Image credit: 0neThr0waway | 0neThr0waway
0neThr0waway | 0neThr0waway

Commenter thinks man is selfish for wanting man cave

Image credit: Gummy_yumyum | Gummy_yumyum
Gummy_yumyum | Gummy_yumyum

Commenter calls out OP for not valuing wife’s space

Image credit: Karmapoliceasleep | Karmapoliceasleep
Karmapoliceasleep | Karmapoliceasleep

Collaborate for functional communal spaces, not gendered ‘caves’

Image credit: kratzicorn | kratzicorn
kratzicorn | kratzicorn

A wholesome example of supporting your partner’s passions ❤️

Image credit: OneCraftyBird | OneCraftyBird
OneCraftyBird | OneCraftyBird

Excluding your wife from the basement? YTA and digging yourself deeper

Image credit: puppyfarts99 | puppyfarts99
puppyfarts99 | puppyfarts99

Collaborate with your wife for a personalized man cave

Image credit: UrCrazyMatchsMyCrazy | UrCrazyMatchsMyCrazy
UrCrazyMatchsMyCrazy | UrCrazyMatchsMyCrazy

Sharing is caring! Dedicate a room to you and your boys, and one to your wife and her girls.

Image credit: kbear2601 | kbear2601
kbear2601 | kbear2601

Is it fair for him to have a man cave basement?

Image credit: Aggressive-Sample612 | Aggressive-Sample612
Aggressive-Sample612 | Aggressive-Sample612

Compromise and communicate to avoid being labeled YTA

Image credit: dsmith555 | dsmith555
dsmith555 | dsmith555

Listen to your wife and communicate better ️

Image credit: Proscuitto1 | Proscuitto1
Proscuitto1 | Proscuitto1

Compromise is key! Listen to your partner’s opinion.

Image credit: RNGinx3 | RNGinx3
RNGinx3 | RNGinx3

Commenter calls out man’s juvenile behavior in basement dispute

Image credit: pinkmoon21 | pinkmoon21
pinkmoon21 | pinkmoon21

Is OP planning to exclude wife from man cave?

Image credit: thatdoesntseemright1 | thatdoesntseemright1
thatdoesntseemright1 | thatdoesntseemright1

Compromise is key! Don’t be a selfish YTA.

Image credit: Crafty-Emotion4230 | Crafty-Emotion4230
Crafty-Emotion4230 | Crafty-Emotion4230

Compromise is key! Neutral decor for a shared space.

Image credit: Pristine-Rhubarb7294 | Pristine-Rhubarb7294
Pristine-Rhubarb7294 | Pristine-Rhubarb7294

Compromise with your wife, don’t be a cave-man

Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]
[deleted] | [deleted]

Designing the basement without your wife? YTA.

Image credit: SquareSad3040 | SquareSad3040
SquareSad3040 | SquareSad3040
Tags: Dating & RelationshipsPeople & Society

What's Popular

Unsplash | LeeAnn Cline
Bed & Bath

Wife Sparks Debate After She Says There’s No Need To Iron Bedsheets

Remodelaholic | https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:30_Hudson_Yards_(92900).jpg
DIY Projects

You Can Make Your Own Backyard Oasis With A Fire Pit Just In Time For Summer

yellow fish inflatable
Gardening & Landscaping

Gardener’s Genius Hack: Using A Kiddie Pool As A Flower Bed

Unsplash
DIY Projects

10+ Unique Ways To Repurpose Old Wooden Pallets

  • About Us
  • Editorial Guidelines
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • DMCA

Discover creativity and comfort with Diply—your go-to lifestyle hub for DIYs, beauty tips, recipes, home inspiration and more! © 2024 Diply

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • DIY
  • Home & Garden
  • Food & Drink
  • Cooking & Recipes
  • Bed & Bath
  • Pets & Animals

Discover creativity and comfort with Diply—your go-to lifestyle hub for DIYs, beauty tips, recipes, home inspiration and more! © 2024 Diply