Being a new parent comes with many challenges, and one of them is changing dirty diapers. This task was left to the mother for one couple due to the father’s germaphobia. However, things took a turn when the husband started mocking his wife’s facial expressions during diaper changes. Fed up with his behavior, the wife made him experience it firsthand. The husband struggled with the task and made disgusted faces throughout. The argument continued, with the wife reminding him that he is also a parent and should be willing to help. However, the husband claimed that his germaphobia was not being taken seriously. Who’s in the wrong here? Read on to find out.
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Germaphobic husband refuses to change baby’s diaper, causing tension

Germaphobic husband struggles with changing son’s diaper

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Husband’s germaphobia causes diaper duty dispute. AITA?

Germaphobe husband learns his lesson in baby diaper changing
When it comes to parenting, every task should be shared, right? Well, not in this case. A wife and mother of a two-month-old baby has been handling all the diaper changes because her husband is a h******e germaphobe. But he’s been pestering her about the facial expressions she makes while doing so. After multiple attempts to get him to stop, she finally snapped and made him change the diaper. And let’s say it didn’t go as smoothly as he thought. What started as a “smiling contest” became a reality check for the husband. But was the wife in the wrong for forcing him to face his fears? Reddit users weigh in on the situation in the comments and provide their experiences with co-parenting and sharing responsibilities. Read on for more.
Husband’s refusal to change diapers is unacceptable and immature. #NTA

NTA. Husband needs to seek therapy for irrational phobia.

Husband’s germaphobia is exhausting. NTA for asking help.

Comment section takes a hilarious turn with germaphobia jokes.

Germaphobic husband gloats about not changing diaper, but can’t handle smell?

Lazy germaphobe dad refuses to change baby’s diaper. NTA.
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Germaphobic husband refuses to change son’s diaper and criticizes wife’s facial expressions.
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Parenting with phobias: ESH, but mostly him. He’s lazy and sexist.

Husband’s germaphobia causes parenting conflict – ESH.

Stay-at-home mom hesitant to leave baby with germaphobic husband

Germophobe dad pesters wife to smile while changing nappy

Savage reply shuts down husband’s lack of diaper-changing skills

Parenting is not for the faint of heart

Step up, dad! You’re NTA for expecting equal parenting

Parenting is not only about happy moments, NTA

New parents make realistic agreements, but criticizing chores isn’t ok

Hilarious comment thread about a germaphobe dad’s diaper obsession

Is he really germaphobic or just being a j**k?

Mom questions husband’s parenting skills, sparks heated debate

Ridiculous expectations for diaper changes causing trauma?

Parenting win: Teaching baby p**p is gross, dad needs lesson
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Parenting with a germaphobe – it’s a tough gig

Engaging comment and replies about parenting and diaper-changing.

Husband won’t change diapers but critiques wife’s expressions?

Changing diapers requires teamwork, not just facial expressions.

Parenting requires maturity and responsibilities, not facial expressions

Dad learns his lesson about diaper duty

Husband learns to handle diaper changes after pestering wife.
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Mom does 90% of the work, but husband still won’t diaper?

Encouraging response to germaphobic husband – use gloves and mask!

Parenting 101: If you can’t change diapers, don’t have kids

Man gets called out for his sarcastic comment about diapers
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Germaphobic dad needs to split dirty tasks with wife

Breaking gender norms, one diaper at a time

Sarcastic reply shuts down condescending comment

Commenter finds humor in father’s lost smiling contest, supports NTA.

Encourage husband to talk to son during diaper change

Complicated relationship dynamics need to be addressed for a healthy partnership

Parenting duties don’t stop for germaphobes
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Dad wears gas mask to change his baby’s diaper NTA!

Germaphobic husband pesters wife to change diaper – internet angry at AH

Diaper duty debate sparks humor and truth about parenting realities

NTA all the way!

Facing fears of gross things is part of being a parent

Stand your ground, mom! It’s time for equal diaper duty.

Husband’s germaphobia affects parenting abilities, but therapy can help

Standing up for yourself is always commendable! NTA wins!

Mom stands up to entitled husband in diaper-changing dispute

Overcoming germaphobia for the sake of bonding with family
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Parenting is not easy, but love always wins ❤️

Last Updated on March 29, 2023 by Alfe Mercado