Being pregnant can be very difficult, especially when dealing with chronic pain and medical issues. A woman shared her discomfort with her husband, but he accused her of acting like a spoilt princess. When she told him he had it easy, he reacted badly. Was she in the wrong for telling him how she felt? Read on to find out what happened and share your thoughts.
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Pregnancy can be a difficult time for women, especially when dealing with medical issues and chronic pain. In this case, a husband seems to have downplayed the struggles of his pregnant wife, causing her to snap in response. The husband’s lack of empathy and understanding has caused a rift in their relationship. The wife feels hurt and unsupported, while the husband feels discredited for his efforts and sacrifices. But who is really in the wrong? Let’s take a closer look at the situation and the arguments made by both parties in the comments below.
Pregnancy pains dismissed by unsupportive husband. NTA, be careful.

Expecting fathers, take note! Support your partner throughout pregnancy

Husband downplays pregnant wife’s pain, gets defensive. Commenters suggest eating him

A husband downplays his pregnant wife’s pain. Commenters sympathize.

Supportive comments suggest reconsidering relationship with red flag partner

Pregnancy pain dismissed by husband, empathy impossible without experience

Support and empathy for a former partner’s experience

Parenting doesn’t come naturally to everyone ♂️

NTA. Couple advised to seek therapy before baby’s arrival.

Growing a tiny human is tough. Lack of empathy is concerning

Husband downplays pregnant wife’s pain, called out for selfishness. NTA.

Pregnancy pain downplayed by husband, NTA calls out borderline malicious behavior

Comment section turns on disrespectful husband with biting sarcasm

Growing a human vs. orgasm–who’s the a**hole here?

A harsh but honest critique on a failing relationship

Husband downplays wife’s pain, can’t even sympathize. NTA.

Validating the pain of pregnancy and calling out insensitivity

“Putting the baby in there” was not a solo job

Husband’s lack of empathy during pregnancy angers commenters

Pregnant wife deserves better, NTA for reconsidering the relationship.

Concerned Redditor offers support to pregnant woman dismissed by husband
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Husband lacks empathy, needs counseling to hear her out.

Husband dismisses wife’s pregnancy pain; commenters call him a**hole

Therapy or divorce? Commenter suggests options for unhappy wife

Support is crucial! Hope you have family/friends nearby. ❤️

Clueless husband or early warning sign? Have a discussion ASAP

Red flags everywhere! Husband lacks compassion for wife’s pain.

Prepare for the ultimate pain: new parents, brace yourselves!

Empowering response to dismissive husband in pain downplay. #NTA

Pregnancy pains are no joke, husband needs to be supportive

Husband dismisses wife’s pain, signals bad parenting.

Growing a tiny human is tough. He needs to support you

Growing a whole human being is no joke!
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Commenter jokes about shared responsibility in pregnancy

Agreeing with NTA comment, husband criticized for lack of empathy

When emotional baggage weighs down the pregnancy

Husband’s lack of effort in pregnancy – NTA comment explained

Husband downplays pregnant wife’s pain, but she’s NTA for complaining

Commenter expresses disappointment in husband, supports wife’s pain. ❤️

Commenter suggests relationship reconsideration after husband downplays wife’s pain

Pregnancy reveals true colors. NTA, but he is

Growing and birthing a new human is hard. NTA.

Sassy reply shuts down husband’s double standards ♀️

Support during pregnancy is key

Humorous response to wife’s pain downplay comment

Husband’s lack of empathy causes marital distress. NTA wins.
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Commenter suggests counseling and uses car tune-up analogy

The comment highlights the double standard between men and women.
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Pregnancy is tough, educate yourself before having kids. ♀️

Pregnancy is tough, but who has it tougher?

Pregnancy vs Ejaculation: No Comparison

Supportive commenter calls out potential bad father behavior

Husband downplays wife’s pregnancy pain, called out for being selfish. #NTA

Marriage counseling may be necessary for unsupportive husband during pregnancy.

Husband’s lack of empathy towards pregnant wife. NTA.
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Commenters support wife’s reaction to unsympathetic husband.

Growing a human is not the same as depositing sperm

Supportive dad or selfish partner? Commenters weigh in on pregnancy stress.
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Male commenter supports OP’s judgement, acknowledges consequences of selfishness.

Supportive husbands > Manipulative husbands ❤️

Spouse downplays pregnant wife’s pain, gets called out for it

Empathy wins. Don’t downplay a pregnant woman’s pain.
