We all know that marriage is about compromise, but what happens when one spouse takes things too far? Meet our TV-loving husband and his religious wife. Despite their differences, they’ve managed to maintain a peaceful household, until the husband’s recent raise led to some ‘greedy’ purchases. His excitement over his new 65″ 8K QLED TV and PS5 quickly turned sour when his wife decided to hide the TV. And with the Super Bowl just around the corner, tensions are running high.
The 50-50 Income Split

A Raise and a Disagreement

His Money, His Choice?

Wife’s Fury Over TV Purchase

The TV Disappears

The Search for the Missing TV

Four Days of Arguing

Husband’s Revenge: Car Keys and Tires

Wife’s Fury Intensifies

Emergency Car Situation

Car on Blocks

Wife’s Occupation and Income

Bill Splitting and Communication

Car Keys Update

Marital Battle: TV vs. Car
In this marital showdown, our TV-loving husband is determined to watch the Super Bowl on his new 65″ 8K QLED TV, while his religious wife stands firm in her decision to hide it. After four days of arguing, the husband retaliates by taking away her car keys and removing the tires. Will she give in and return the TV, or will this standoff continue? With the Super Bowl just days away, the clock is ticking. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this high-stakes battle… ⏰
Communication is key! But maybe divorce is the answer

Serious advice: consider separation to prevent bad behavior in kids

Divorce seems like the best option for this toxic relationship

ESH couple’s behavior sets bad example for their children

NTA for buying TV, wife using religion to control choices.

User calls out immaturity of couple’s behavior, suggests breakup.

Married couple’s feud escalates to extreme measures

Marital problems and communication issues, counseling needed ASAP.

Marriage advice with a hint of sass.

Couple’s lack of communication leads to toxic behavior and retaliation

Retaliation gone wrong, leaving both parties worse off ♂️
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Money matters: Is the wife’s share for personal use only?
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Religious differences and TV theft lead to terrible role models. ESH

Warning against escalating domestic violence with controlling behavior

Both parties need to communicate and seek professional help.

Both husband and wife need to communicate and respect each other’s roles

Discussion on TV purchase turns childish, both at fault. ♂️

Married couple’s actions lead to ESH verdict and poor example. ♂️

A marriage in chaos and toothpaste off the toothbrushes

ESH in a toxic relationship, $5000 purchase needs discussion, exhausting.

Retaliation against abuse warranted, but form of retaliation serious. ESH 50/50.

Standing up to a toxic spouse

Religious differences cause conflict over possessions. Suggests humorous solution.

Questioning the authenticity of the post, urging maturity from both parties.

Man seeks revenge after wife steals his TV. NTA.

Skeptical commenter doubts the story’s authenticity and price points.

Spending priorities causing marital strife? Time for a serious talk

Childish behavior in a family with kids. Split up already!

Debate over whether wife’s religion is relevant to TV dispute

User questions OP’s control over money and criticizes religious reference.

Retaliation or justice? The line is thin

Petty TV dispute leads to car key and wheel revenge

Marriage in shambles? Counseling might be the way out

Taking away her transportation was dangerous and ESH behavior.

Man’s wife hides his TV, he seeks advice and support.

Justified or not, petty revenge is always satisfying

A rocky relationship with tit-for-tat revenge.
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NTA takes revenge on wife for hiding TV, suggests fair solution.

User suggests financial punishment for TV-hiding spouse.

Redditor sympathizes with poster’s revenge on wife over hidden TV

Will he get to watch the Super Bowl on his big screen?

Communication is key. Taking away her freedom is not okay.

Return her tires and keys with police to report theft.

Red flags galore in this controlling and abusive relationship. ESH.

Man questions wife’s religion after TV theft, suggests pastor intervention

Revenge is not always sweet, but justice should be served

Couple’s lack of communication leads to dangerous revenge tactics ♂️

Demanding stolen TV back leads to tire revenge. ESH.

Man seeks revenge after wife hides TV, internet supports him.

Spouse hides TV, husband retaliates, NTA for standing up.

Engaging in petty revenge, man may need divorce advice soon

Wife’s prank backfires, husband’s revenge leaves her speechless

Man’s wife steals his money, he seeks revenge. NTA.

Man takes revenge on wife who stole his TV. NTA.

When dealing with an a**hole, sometimes you gotta fight fire with fire

ESH, but retaliation is never a healthy solution

Man seeks revenge after wife hides TV, internet explodes

Working husband’s TV hidden by SAHM wife, NTA for being upset

Protect your assets and give ultimatum, NTA.

NTA for hiding the TV. Communication is key in marriage.

ESH for unhealthy relationship dynamics and petty revenge tactics ♂️

NTA gets revenge on wife for hiding TV, sparks religious fears.
