Mom of 2 Sets of Twins Ditches Husband for a Weekend

Being a mom to two sets of twins is no easy task, especially when you’re also juggling work and household chores. One exhausted mom (24) decided to take a stand against her husband’s (27) complaints and lack of help. After being denied a night out with her friends, she left a note and went out anyway, turning it into an unexpected weekend getaway. But what happened when she returned home? Let’s find out!

Double Trouble: Twins and Chores

Husband’s Unfair Expectations

The Breaking Point

“Easy” Work?

Husband’s Reaction

Friends to the Rescue! ‍♀️

The Aftermath: A Messy Home

Husband’s Departure

A Weekend Getaway, a Messy Home, and a Packed Suitcase

After being denied a night out with friends, this mom of two sets of twins took matters into her own hands. She left a note and went out, turning it into an unplanned weekend getaway. When she returned, she found her home in disarray, and her husband had packed his bags. With her husband now staying at his mom’s, she’s left feeling guilty and worried about the future of her marriage. Let’s see what people have to say about this situation…

Supportive comment encourages woman to leave unsupportive husband.

Mom of 2 sets of twins deserves a break from unappreciative husband

NTA. Commenter calls out husband for being a terrible partner and dad

Leaving for 2 nights with no notice wasn’t the right way to handle this situation. ESH

Mom goes on strike and leaves dad with kids, sparks discussion.

Taking control of her happiness, NTA comment supports her decision.

Supportive comment calling out husband’s behavior, with advice for OP.

User sympathizes with OP’s unhappy marriage and questions its benefits.

Single mom of four left to handle everything alone

Working mom defends herself against controlling husband, NTA.

User sympathizes with OP, questions the value of her marriage.

Protect your finances and seek counseling, this is above Reddit’s pay grade.

Divorced friends gained freedom, respect, and happiness after leaving misogynistic husbands.

Supportive comment encourages OP to stand up for herself. NTA

Empathetic comment encourages woman to leave toxic relationship.

Mom ditches husband for a weekend, internet supports her decision.

NTA. Supportive comment applauds mother of four for taking a break.

Empowering comment encourages leaving disrespectful husband, seek legal advice

User calls out husband’s behavior, advises against abandoning family.

No partnership here. NTA for wanting one less ‘child’ to care for.

Divorce that a**hole for the sake of your kids

NTA. Commenter questions if husband is worth saving.

NTA commenter supports mom’s tough love on husband’s behavior.

Take a break from the chaos and stay with supportive friends

Encouraging comment to reflect on life choices for the sake of children ‍

NTA. Commenter empathizes with OP’s neglect and criticizes husband’s behavior.

Divorce him, get child support, and take a break.

Mom stands up for herself and threatens divorce over lazy husband

Empowering comment urges woman to leave toxic marriage and seek support.

Mom of 2 sets of twins gets slammed for leaving with friends

Single mom of 5 asks for divorce. NTA.

Mom of twins stands up to husband’s lack of parenting.

Mom gets a night out, husband can’t handle one day ‍♀️

Husband’s immaturity and wife’s spontaneity lead to mild ESH judgement.

Husband thinks all tasks besides paid jobs are wife’s responsibility

Marriage is a partnership. Is she really in one?

Partner runs to mommy after a weekend? NTA, find better

Divorce-worthy husband? Get child support and free weekends!

Mom suggests getting away while husband cleans up mess.

Husband leaves after wife ditches him for a weekend

Taking a break from parenting is okay, NTA

Single mom of 5 deserves a break, but oldest kid…

Mom stands up for herself against unfair expectations. #NTA

Supportive comment calls out abusive behavior and encourages leaving spouse.

Mom of 2 sets of twins defends herself against husband’s expectations.

Mom leaves husband for a weekend, comes back to chaos

Take charge, set ground rules, and prioritize your own happiness.

Encouraging comment applauding the mom’s strength and advising her on next steps.

NTA. OP deserves support and an equal partner. #equality #parentingisajob

Married single mom working 3 jobs, husband doesn’t parent. NTA

Single mom shuts down deadbeat dad with a sassy goodbye ✌️

Supportive reply to mom’s post about selfish husband. NTA.

Divorce is messy, but cleaning up after a grown man too?

Supportive comment encourages leaving toxic husband.

Supportive comment applauds mother for standing up to entitled husband.

Book recommendation and advice for overwhelmed mother of twins.

Parenting and household responsibilities causing marital strain.

Supportive comment encourages divorce and standing up for oneself.

Empowering response to NTA comment.

NTA. Single mom of 5 kids, get out of this marriage.

Encouraging comment supporting the poster’s decision to leave her husband.

Mom of twins ditches entitled husband for a weekend

Mom of 2 sets of twins ditches husband for a weekend . Commenter calls husband useless for not helping with kids and housework.

Supportive comment suggests husband needs reflection. Positive outcome hoped for

Empathetic response to a woman’s toxic marriage and advice to leave.

NTA, but reconsider the relationship. You’re basically a single parent

Standing ovation for mom of twins who left toxic husband

Supportive comment calls out abusive behavior of husband.

Single parenting or selfish husband? Commenter calls out situation.

Empathetic comment from fellow multiple mom, suggests calling husband’s bluff.

NTA. Harsh but honest comment about leaving a toxic husband.

Mom of twins stands up for herself and her workload. NTA

Savage comment burns both the husband and the marriage.

User suggests calling husband’s mom to keep him, ESH verdict.

Supportive comment, calling out husband’s behavior with a warning.

NTA commenter shares personal experience, calls husband AH.

Surviving single motherhood after a split is easier

Working from home with twins? OP is a superhero!