Nurse Wife Stops Housework to Teach Unappreciative Husband a Lesson

Imagine working long hours as a nurse during these trying times, only to come home to a husband who doesn’t appreciate your efforts in keeping the house clean and cooking meals. That’s exactly what happened to one woman, who decided to teach her husband a lesson by stopping all housework. The result? A messy house, TV dinners, and a husband who finally learned to be more appreciative. But was her method too extreme? Let’s dive into the story.

The Housework Situation

Long Hours as a Nurse

Dishes Drama ️

Wife’s Response ️

Serious Talk Time ⏰

The ‘Slacking’ Accusation

Wife’s Reaction

The Argument and Make Up ➡️❤️

Wife’s Bold Move

Running Low on Supplies

Husband Finally Breaks ‍♂️

Wife Called a ‘B-word’

The Aftermath ️

Both Work Full Time ⏳

Appreciation for Comments

The Lesson Learned and the Aftermath

So, our nurse wife decided to stop all housework to teach her unappreciative husband a lesson. The house turned into a mess, and they survived on TV dinners. Eventually, the husband broke up and apologized for not being more appreciative. He’s been helping out more lately but called her a ‘B-word’ for her actions. Was this the only way to make him see the light? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation.

Questioning the wife’s decision to stay with an unequal husband

Teaching unappreciative husband a lesson, NTA wins internet

User expresses concern for OP’s well-being and advises therapy.

Unappreciative husband called wife a b***h for asking for help

User calls out OP for accepting mistreatment from husband. YTA.

Divorce the lazy f****r or find another woman to mother him

Partner wants a ‘bang maid’ not equal relationship. NTA.

Former Marine encourages women to leave men who don’t clean well

Responsibility is not gender-specific.

Wife stands up to entitled husband who expects her to serve

Ungrateful husband gets served a reality check by hardworking wife

Wife’s response to husband’s behavior is a mood

User dismisses outdated gender roles, celebrates progress of women ‍

A supportive comment calling out men’s lack of housework contribution.

Did the husband make up for his mistake or not?

User doubts husband will change, suggests accepting unappreciative behavior

Nurse wife teaches unappreciative husband a lesson through extreme approach

Unappreciative husband gets called out by wife. NTA wins.

NTA commenter empathizes with wife’s situation and offers advice.

User calls out husband’s emotional abuse and fake apology

Breaking the cycle: Commenter calls out unproductive behavior.

Nurse wife deserves better, NTA. Divorce may be necessary.

Gender doesn’t determine household chores. NTA for expecting help.

Nurse wife goes on strike, but did she teach her husband anything? YTA.

Unappreciative husband called her a b-word, NTA for being mad

Capable adult husband refuses to do chores, NTA suggests consequences.

NTA… Nurse wife teaches unappreciative husband a lesson

Partner refuses to help with household chores, YTA for staying.

User points out communication and responsibility issues in marriage.

NTA but if he makes more, why not be a homemaker?

Partner should share chores. Don’t settle for a lazy husband.

Lazy husband called out for not appreciating wife’s efforts

A commenter suggests reading a relatable article about housework inequality.

Great grandmother becomes a legend by serving cold cuts forever

Fair division of chores is key to a happy marriage

Nurse’s partner picks up slack, learns to appreciate her work

NTA. Husband apologized but didn’t pick up the slack. Stand firm

Partner’s apology for sexist behavior doesn’t excuse name-calling. NTA

Standing up for yourself is healthy. NTA for the strike

Equal partnership in housework is necessary. NTA.

Unappreciative husband expects wife to cook after she works late

Calling your wife a b-word is never okay

Equal housework doesn’t make you a b-word. NTA

Supportive comment, suggests finding a more appreciative partner.

Supportive comment suggests communication and chore restructuring for successful marriage.

Boyfriend can’t cook but has arms, NTA for nurse wife.

NTA for teaching unappreciative husband a lesson. Time to move on.

Don’t be an indentured servant, NTA for standing up.

Partner not appreciating housework? Stop doing it. NTA

RedditsLoveChild’s partner lacks respect and is emotionally abusive.

Questioning why some tolerate incompetent partners.

Calling out unacceptable behavior. YTA for tolerating it.

Wife stands up to unappreciative husband, not the a**hole

Don’t be a doormat, stand up for yourself!

Partner’s lack of appreciation leads to justified response. NTA

Empathetic comment encourages equal partnership and gender equality

Supportive comment encourages standing up to unappreciative husband

Mom of three sons supports wife on strike, calls out lazy behavior

NTA for going on strike, but missed opportunities to address issues

NTA commenter calls out unhelpful husband, no progress made

Setting boundaries is key in relationships. Don’t settle!

User sympathizes with the wife and calls out the husband.

Empowering advice for unappreciative husbands. Share the load!

Wife claps back at unappreciative husband with a clever argument

Wife goes on strike to teach lazy husband a lesson

Stand up for yourself You deserve respect, not mistreatment.

Nurse wife stands up against entitled husband’s outdated expectations

Skeptical commenter calls out fake story and toxic relationship dynamic.

NTA for going on strike, but old dogs can learn

Demanding more than a thank you after a strike?

When an apology comes with insults, it’s not really sorry

Entitled husband gets served by no-nonsense nurse wife

Is the husband really sorry or just avoiding confrontation?

Fair division of household chores is key to a healthy relationship

Unappreciative husband gets what he deserves. NTA wins!

Toxic behavior alert! No one deserves to be called names.

NTA commenter suggests strike and counseling for unappreciative husband.