Wife Refuses to Put Husband on House Deed : Trust Issues or Justified?

Imagine being married for 10 years, thinking everything is fine, only to discover your spouse has a dark secret. One woman (37F) found herself in this exact situation when her husband’s (38M) gambling addiction spiraled out of control, leaving them in financial ruin. Now, with the opportunity to buy a new house, she’s faced with a difficult decision: should she put her husband’s name on the deed or not?

The Secret Revealed

Lies and Betrayal

The Financial Fallout

Dad to the Rescue ‍♂️

Strict Rules for Recovery

A Slip Up and Redemption

A New House and a Tough Decision

Trust Issues Surface

Husband’s Reaction

Brother-in-law Weighs In ️

Clarification on Sobriety

To Trust or Not to Trust?

After discovering her husband’s gambling addiction and the financial mess it caused, this wife is now faced with a difficult decision: should she put her husband’s name on the deed of their new house or not? With the husband calling her an a**hole for not trusting him, and his brother echoing the sentiment, it’s clear that tensions are running high. But is she justified in her decision, or should she let go of the past and move forward? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Husband not on house deed: NTA, it’s their money. Trust issues?

NTA. Protecting inheritance and building trust with husband.

NTA. Keeping assets in your name is reasonable and safe

Commenter suggests seeing a lawyer and leaving husband.

Protecting family or trust issues? NTA stands firm.

Partner’s refusal to add to house deed raises red flags

Husband’s addiction history justifies wife’s decision to exclude him.

Protecting her inheritance and their future, NTA

Protecting assets from addiction: NTA. Husband needs to understand consequences.

Trust your instincts, NTA. Don’t risk losing your house

NTA, divorce him and get back the money he stole

Husband’s gambling problem causes rift, commenters urge divorce

Partner’s past actions don’t mean you have to trust financially

Protecting yourself is important. Don’t risk losing everything again.

NTA, husband’s entitlement to wife’s house is mind-boggling

Protecting the home and inheritance, NTA for not adding husband

Commenter calls out husband’s past behavior, warns against enabling.

Protect your assets and yourself from addiction. NTA.

Buy a house under your name and add his name later

NTA won’t budge on husband’s mistake, BIL needs to butt out

Husband emptied savings account without wife’s knowledge. NTA for waiting.

Marriage doomed if husband can’t understand NTA decision

Husband lied, NTA for not putting him on house deed

Sibling rivalry? Commenter brings up BIL’s house deed.

Protecting spouse from temptation. NTA

Commenter doubts husband’s intentions and advises firm stance.

Protecting inheritance and future, NTA for not adding husband.

Protecting inheritance and trust after husband’s addiction struggles.

NTA, seek legal advice and counseling for financial abuse recovery

Protecting assets . NTA stands firm against husband’s request.

Protecting herself and her family from a husband’s betrayal

Comparing an alcoholic to a spouse is harsh. NTA.

Commenter advises leaving due to lack of remorse

NTA for securing future, husband’s family are AH for being upset

Commenter supports decision to not add husband to house deed.

Protecting her assets from addiction: NTA explained

Protect yourself! NTA comment gets fiery support

Protect your inheritance and yourself. NTA.

Married couple faces trust issues over house deed ownership.

Divorce over house deed? NTA takes drastic measures

Husband’s trust issues cause financial tension, wife not at fault

Spouse faked signature for loan, NTA for not trusting him

Protect your future and hypothetical kids, don’t put him on deed

Compulsive gambling causes trust issues in marriage. NTA for protecting assets.

Trust issues with addict spouse, NTA for refusing deed.

Protect your assets . Marriage doesn’t guarantee financial security. NTA.

Trust issues or justified? NTA thinks husband’s past matters.

Recovering addict husband not added to house deed. NTA comment agrees.

Protect your assets! NTA for not trusting gambling addict spouse

Protect yourself legally! NTA but consult a lawyer ‍

Betrayal leads to broken trust. NTA stands firm on decision.

Protecting yourself from a past trauma. NTA wins

Inheritance as a cushion in case of split. NTA.

Protecting assets after trust was broken. NTA

Suggests exploring legal options for house ownership without trust issues

Husband’s gambling addiction and lack of remorse. NTA.

Prioritizing security over trust in marriage

Protect your assets : Don’t add him to the deed.

Supporting an addict while setting boundaries. NTA

NTA, trust takes years to earn back. Husband has nerve.

Inheritance is hers alone. Spouse messed up big time

Commenter defends decision and questions brother’s loyalty

Divorce for financial protection? NTA, but extreme ‍♀️

Supportive comment advises to prioritize oneself and avoid co-dependency

Spouse’s past gambling addiction raises trust issues over house deed

Trust your gut: NTA. Don’t put him on the deed

Husband’s past actions justify wife’s refusal to add him on deed

Spouse commits fraud and wonders why they’re not trusted. NTA

Protecting her assets: Woman refuses to put husband on deed

Protecting inheritance from gambling addiction, spouse has no right.

Marriage laws vary, can spouse refuse to add name?

Not the a**hole for not putting husband on house deed.

NTA commenter warns against trusting addicts with money and safety.

NTA: Inheritance is separate and not shared. Legal protections needed.

Protect your assets . Don’t put him on the deed.

NTA for not adding lying, stealing, forgery husband to deed

Husband’s tantrum over house deed raises red flags. #NTA