When a woman’s mother-in-law fell extremely sick, her husband took on her care. However, when he wanted to bring her to live with them, the woman said no due to her home not being fit for disabled patients. The husband wanted the woman to help with his mother’s care, but she refused and suggested alternative solutions. When the mother-in-law fell off the bed, the woman refused to help lift her and stuck to her boundaries. The husband called her cruel and unhinged, while the woman’s mother berated her for not supporting her husband. Was the woman in the wrong for setting boundaries and refusing to help?
Husband left alone to care for sick mother-in-law.
Wife defends decision to not bring sick mother-in-law home
Suggesting home care offended husband, but refusing to pay reasonable?
Husband moves in with sick mother, wife unwillingly helps occasionally
When duty calls, should spouse help with mother-in-law?
Disagreement between spouses over caring for mother-in-law escalates
Wife puts foot down, husband lashes out: no MIL help
Husband calls wife cruel for not helping with sick mother-in-law
Setting boundaries with family members can be difficult
Husband guilt trips wife for not helping sick mother-in-law
Stand up husband faces criticism for supporting sick mother-in-law.
Lack of support for sick mother-in-law strains marriage
Are they the a**hole?
Wife refuses to care for sick mother-in-law, husband lashes out
When a loved one falls extremely sick, the burden of care often falls on family members. However, when it comes to caring for a mother-in-law, it can be a delicate situation. In this case, the wife is refusing to help her husband care for his sick mother, citing reasons for the home not being fit for a disabled patient and suggesting alternative care options. The husband, on the other hand, feels that his wife should be more sympathetic and help him in his time of need. The situation has resulted in arguments and hurt feelings on both sides. Is the wife being unreasonable in setting boundaries, or is the husband expecting too much from her? Read on for the reactions and comments of others on the matter.
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Leaving an elderly woman on the floor? YTA and cruel
Refusing to help sick mother-in-law, YTA according to comments ♀️
Commenter calls out OP for not helping sick mother-in-law
Commenter calls out OP for lack of compassion.
Refusing to help husband care for sick mother-in-law – YTA
Full care of an elderly individual should be left to professionals
Commenter calls out OP for being the a**hole in relationship
Refusing to help sick mother-in-law? YTA and lacking empathy
Caring for an elderly person requires professional expertise and equipment
Commenter calls out OP for lack of compassion towards mother-in-law
Commenter calls out wife for not helping sick mother-in-law. YTA.
Commenter calls out spouse for being cruel and petty ❤️
NTA – Caring for a sick parent is tough and dangerous
Caring for a sick relative is demanding and not for everyone ❤️
Wife’s refusal to care for sick MIL labeled as deplorable.
Commenter calls out both husband and wife for bad behavior
Setting boundaries is important, NTA. Consider hiring a carer ♀️
Commenter warns spouse about YTA behavior with future mother-in-law
Commenter calls out YTA for neglecting sick mother-in-law
Mixed judgement on wife’s refusal to care for MIL
Commenter calls out both wife and husband for being TA
Commenter calls out OP for being a bad spouse
Compassionate comment acknowledges limitations of caregiving for mother-in-law. ❤️
Don’t be petty, help when needed.
Wife refuses to help mother-in-law, gets called out for it
Refusing to help your husband’s sick mother? YTA indeed
Commenter calls out OP for not helping sick mother-in-law.
Professional care is necessary for bedridden patients. NTA.
Nurse recommends assisted care for sick mother-in-law, NTA.
A tough situation with ESH, but YTA in the heat of the moment
NTA for not assisting with mother-in-law’s care, hire a professional
Commenter calls out wife’s lack of compassion for sick mother-in-law
Commenter calls out lack of help for sick mother-in-law.
