A woman is facing a dilemma with her unemployed husband who keeps demanding to use her car but always returns it damaged. She wants to support him but also needs her car for work. Things come to a head when she gives him a fake key to get him off her back, but he realizes this and confronts her. Was she justified in her actions? Or was it a childish move? Read on to find out more about this tense situation and how it played out.
The OP’s hilarious mistake in the article headline explained ♀️

Struggling husband sells car, now demands to drive wife’s car

Wife tricks husband with fake key after car damage incidents

Husband demands car, wrecks it, blames job search.

Wife gives husband a taste of his own medicine

Wife tricks husband with fake key, he falls for it

Wife gives husband fake key to her car, hilariously backfires

Husband throws tantrum after wife gives him fake car key

Wife gives husband fake key to car, chaos ensues

Wife gives husband fake car key after being taken advantage of
A wife has been left frustrated and angry after her husband repeatedly damaged her car and refused to stop driving it. After becoming the sole breadwinner in the family, the wife has relied on her car to travel to and from work, but her husband has been using it all day to look for work. Despite causing damage to the car and causing the wife to be late for work, the husband refused to stop using the car. Frustrated and at her wits’ end, the wife gave her husband a fake key to the car, causing him to become angry and shout at her. The situation has left the couple in a stand-off, with the wife feeling unsupported and the husband feeling frustrated. Read on to find out how others have reacted to this situation and whether the wife was justified in her actions.
Is the husband really looking for a job?

Husband’s behavior suggests substance abuse, confront him and protect yourself

Wife seeks career growth, husband sabotages with petty behavior.

Husband’s unemployment is causing tension in marriage. NTA for taking away car privileges.

Partner’s unemployment and controlling behavior is straining relationship ❤️

Commenter calls out husband’s lack of effort in job search
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Protect your independence and sanity. NTA

Commenter questions if partner contributes to her life and goals.

Husband’s suspicious behavior raises red flags. Follow him, OP.

Husband demands car key, wife gets creative. NTA wins.

NTA needs a lawyer? Nationwide, are you on her side?

Commenter suggests taking legal action against suspicious husband ⚖️

Protective husband’s joblessness and trust issues raises red flags

Divorce on the horizon after husband’s insane demand

Concerned replies speculate husband may have a drug problem. NTA

Encouraging response to man demanding to drive wife’s car

Commenter calls out husband’s lies about needing car to apply for jobs

Protect your job and safety. Leave the drunk driver. NTA

Husband demands car but can’t find job. NTA replies.

Spouse’s entitlement to car and money jeopardizes marriage. NTA

Commenter suspects cheating after husband’s suspicious behavior

Partner’s disrespect and selfishness raises concern for relationship

Being single seems easier

Take control of your life, you deserve better!

Husband demands to drive wife’s car, gets fake key. NTA.

Time to move on from this dishonest relationship. Good luck

Commenter advises OP to reconsider relationship due to lack of trust.

Don’t let entitled partners drive you crazy

Protect your car, protect your peace ♀️

Commenter suspects husband is lying, suggests GPS tracking. NTA

Commenter implies man is irresponsible and dependent on wife

Spouse’s odd behavior may be sign of addiction or depression

Husband demands wife’s car key. NTA suggests taking bus or carpool.

Commenter suggests separation due to aggressive and cheating husband.

Commenter suspects husband’s motives for demanding car, calls out job hunt.

Dump the j@rk and find someone better for you

Concerns raised over husband’s behavior and possible underlying issues.

Stand up to lazy partners with fake car keys

Protect your car and your insurance, NTA for sure

Commenter expresses concern about the situation

Encouraging NTA comment, but harsh reality check on husband’s behavior.

Protect your job, not his entitlement

Commenters agree: husband needs to grow up

Partner’s job search is a red flag, time for space?

Dump him . Short, sweet, and to the point.

Supportive commenter suggests drastic measures to deal with spouse’s behavior

Commenter suggests kicking out lazy husband, NTA verdict.

Comment suggests husband may be struggling with addiction

Short and spicy: NTA, time for a divorce!

Enabling husband damages car, wife gives fake keys. NTA?

Commenter calls out abnormal behavior with multiple skull emojis

Protect your livelihood, fake key was the right move

Commenter jokingly suggests drugs as a solution.

Husband gaslights wife and affects her job. NTA.

Husband’s sketchy behavior prompts need for action. NTA.

Supportive comment encourages leaving deceitful spouse.

Commenter calls out husband’s suspicious behavior with clever slang

Messy breakup looming? NTA but time to move on.

User suspects drug use and advises caution with car sharing

Unemployed husband demands wife’s car, gets served with tough love

Commenter supports decision not to give husband car key.
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Partner lies and puts job in jeopardy, kick them out. NTA

Take control of your life and leave the car thief
