We all know that being in the hospital is never fun, but having a supportive partner can make a world of difference. However, when one woman found herself in the ER and later hospitalized, she felt her husband’s actions were less than supportive. So when he ended up in the hospital himself, she decided to give him a taste of his own medicine. But was she in the wrong for doing so? Let’s dive into the story and find out.
Wife’s Health Problems

Husband’s Reaction

Father-in-Law to the Rescue

Serious Health Issue

Husband’s Lack of Support

Selfish Behavior

Father-in-Law’s Support ❤️

Husband’s Turn in the Hospital

Giving Him a Taste of His Own Medicine

Bringing Him the Essentials

No Restaurant Stop ️

Wife’s Night Out

Husband’s Complaints

Selfish Accusations

Wife’s Busy Life

The Big Question ❓

Update: Confrontation and Apologies

Wife’s Realization

Making Amends

Was She Justified or Too Far? ♀️
After feeling unsupported during her own hospital stay, this wife decided to treat her husband the same way he treated her when he ended up in the hospital. She refused to bring him food, changed the TV channel, and went out with friends instead of staying home with him. But now, she’s being called selfish for her actions. Was she justified in giving him a taste of his own medicine, or did she take it too far? Let’s see what people think of this situation…
Partner neglects OP but expects care when sick. NTA

A cautionary tale about the importance of caregiving in relationships

Toxic drama not worth it. ESH for energy spent.
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Revenge is sweet, but not always productive. Consider counseling

Relationship advice: Don’t be petty and spiteful like them.

Seeking context and accountability from husband and FIL

ESH. Retaliating wasn’t the best approach, but his behavior was unacceptable.

Spouse gets drunk while partner hospitalized, then complains. YNTA.

Sarcastic reply to NTA comment about divorce and new mom.

Marriage in shambles? ESH and immaturity won’t help ♀️

Pregnant woman’s husband doubted her, she retaliated. Mixed feelings.

Red flags in a marriage. Is revenge the answer?

Both parties acted poorly. Is revenge worth it?

Husband fails to honor vows, wife goes tit for tat. ESH.
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Spouse’s AHery justified, but divorce seems extreme ♀️

Insightful comment on handling marital issues maturely.
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Unhealthy relationship with revenge tactics. Therapy or divorce needed.

Wife admits to being an NTA but questions her marriage.

Golden rule reminder in kidney stone revenge story. #NTA

Toxic tit for tat in relationships – not cool

Encouraging comment, but unrelated to the article

Questioning the love in a loveless marriage

Playing tit for tat in marriage leads to divorce

Passive-aggressive behavior in relationships: discuss or retaliate?
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Wife’s revenge on husband for neglecting her after surgery. NTA.

NTA stands her ground and teaches husband a lesson.

NTA commenter questions husband’s hospital visit double standard

Dump him! Commenter warns against callous and dangerous behavior.

Husband denies wife food in hospital, commenter shocked ♀️

Wife stands her ground, husband apologizes. NTA
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Spouse refuses to visit in hospital, doesn’t bring food. ESH.

Advice on setting clear expectations for caretaking duties.

Redditor advises couple to seek counseling or divorce lawyer

Empathetic comment supports woman’s decision to give husband a taste.

Couple’s immature behavior towards each other is unacceptable. ESH.

NTA. Respondent acknowledges the situation and offers empathy.
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Empathetic commenter advises to leave narcissistic partner.

NTA for revenge, but YTA for staying. Get counseling ??

Savage reply to cheating husband, leave him for his father

Partner’s lack of care for spouse’s hospitalization leads to revenge prank.

Therapy might be the solution for this childish behavior

Husband’s terrible behavior in hospital, wife not wrong for leaving.
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NTA shows husband his behavior, but he still refuses to change
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NTA, but communication and therapy may be needed

Marriage counseling recommended. Lack of empathy is alarming. NTA

Empowering response to husband’s bad behavior. #NTA

NTA: Partner should be there during worst times
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Divorce lawyer needed: NTA for leaving a**hole husband after mistreatment.

Golden rule backfires on husband, wife not in wrong
