We’ve all had those moments where we say something without thinking, only to immediately regret it. This tale of a man’s ill-timed comment to his wife, who had just missed out on her dream job, is a perfect example of such a situation. It’s a story filled with emotional turmoil, a dash of regret, and a sprinkle of marital discord. Let’s dive into this roller-coaster of a story.
The Dream Job That Wasn’t Meant to Be
A Husband’s Unfortunate Comment
The Fallout Begins ️
The Defense ️
The Argument Escalates ⚡
A Question of Intent
The Aftermath ️
A Marital Discord Over a Missed Opportunity: Who’s in the Wrong?
In a whirlwind of emotions, a man’s attempt at support backfires, causing a rift in his marriage. His wife, having just missed out on her dream job, is left reeling from his comment – ‘so close’. He insists his intention was to be supportive, but she sees it as insensitive. Now, he’s left wondering how to mend the damage. But who’s really at fault here? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this tricky situation…
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NTA, she’s condescending and needs to stop.
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NTA: Living by words, dying by words. Blurted *.
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Timing was off, but you’re not wrong. Taste of medicine. ️
NTA. Precedent set, so it’s on her. Succinct but accurate.
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NTA for giving her a taste of her own medicine!
A taste of their own medicine? ESH, but communication is key!
Commenter finds humor in spouse’s taste of their own medicine.
“NTA. Time for counseling if she won’t acknowledge her behavior.”
Being right vs being kind in a marriage, worth the argument?
NTA. Wife’s offensive remarks lead to hurtful comment from OP.
Spouse’s taste of medicine sparks debate. NTA
ESH. Commenter relates to OP’s frustrating situation, suggests marriage counseling.
Is this the final proof that she doesn’t respect you?
NTA – Husband seeks validation for compliment, wife needs counseling.
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Marital storm: NTA’s comment ignites a fiery double standard debate! ️
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When the shoe’s on the other foot… NTA strikes back!
NTA, she created a condescending habit. Throw her in the trash! ️
Marital storm brews as husband calls out wife’s condescension
Hating something your spouse does? NTA…for now.
Savage comeback sparks marital storm!
ESH, hitting your SO is never okay. But this comment…
NTA: Be the bigger person, apologize, and hope for change.
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NTA: Wife lacks empathy, but this experience might teach her.
NTA for misunderstanding wife’s intentions, but communication is key.
Marriage storm brewing over offensive words. NTA stands strong! ️
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NTA. Savage comeback shuts down disrespectful spouse. ️
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Don’t have kids with her! She’ll crush their confidence. NTA
Sincere comment ignites storm in marriage! ️
“NTA – Accidentally copying partner’s annoying phrase, she deserves it!”
Spouse’s backhanded compliments spark marital tension.
When a compliment turns into a condescending storm! ️
Commenter defends himself, sparks debate. Who’s really at fault?
Marriage on the rocks due to festering emotional belch.
Wife dishes out condescending compliments, can’t handle the same treatment.
“Your use seems appropriate, hers not so much.”
NTA. Commenter explains the context and the weaponization of words.
NTA. Wife gets served her just desserts. Sweet revenge!
When a compliment backfires…
“NTA, your comment exposed the underlying issues in your relationship.”
Compliment confusion: NTA’s logic stirs up a storm in marriage!
Commenter defends himself for unintentionally offending his wife. ️
