Picture this: You meet the love of your life in college, get married, and share the same political views. Everything seems perfect, right? Well, not quite. Our protagonist’s wife was a mod for a popular online community, and as time went on, her political views shifted, and she became more and more involved in modding. As their life together began to unravel, our protagonist was left wondering if he was the bad guy for asking her to step back from her online life. So, he decided to seek the opinions of the internet…
The Beginning of a Love Story
Politics and Love ️❤️
2015: A Political Shift ⬅️
More Modding, More Problems
Modding Takes Over
Job Loss and Life Changes
The Only One Let Go
A New Lifestyle
Weight Gain and Inactivity
Attempts to Talk ️
The Breaking Point
We Don’t Talk Anymore
The Ultimatum ⚖️
Dinner Disaster ️
The Call for Food
A Marriage on the Brink: Modding or Divorce?
Our protagonist’s wife started out as a politically active, happy person who enjoyed modding a popular online community. However, as her political views shifted and she began modding more and more, their relationship started to suffer. She lost her job, gained weight, and became obsessed with her online life, leaving our protagonist feeling neglected and overwhelmed. After trying to discuss his concerns, he finally gave her an ultimatum: step back from modding or separate. Her explosive reaction left him questioning if he was in the wrong. So, what does the internet think about this situation? Let’s dive into the top responses and see if our protagonist is the bad guy or if his concerns are justified…
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Spouse’s screen addiction and depression need treatment before job change
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Politics can turn people into obsessed cultists. NTA for stepping away.
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Former mod sympathizes with husband’s struggle and hopes for wife’s recovery
NTA for wanting wife to seek medical treatment for addiction
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User advises therapy for wife’s possible depression and suggests couples therapy
User suggests a possible mental health issue with mod wife.
Addiction is addiction, even if not in pill form. Seek counseling.
Reddit sympathizes with husband married to ‘crazy addict’
Addiction is tough, but prioritizing self-care is important
Job loss caused spiral, needs therapy. NTA for husband.
“Social media addiction is real” – NTA comment
Calling out fake post or am I missing the joke?
Reddit obsession leads to divorce. Cut her off, document everything.
Time to move on from the marriage, says commenter
Living with a Reddit mod is like… NTA
Online obsession can distort real life relationships. NTA.
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NTA but the lack of support for her mental health crisis is concerning
When the hobby turns into an obsession…
Refreshing comment on lack of variety in recent posts
Modding NextDoor takes a toll on mental health. NTA for leaving.
Time to take a stand and consider divorce
Setting a boundary with a mentally declining spouse. NTA
Marriage on paper only and a terrible existence
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