Being a stay-at-home mom can be exhausting, especially when you have to prepare meals for your working partner. One SAHM decided to pre-make meals for her busy husband, but when he laughed at the idea of reheating his own dinner, she got mad.
Was she being unreasonable? Or was her husband entitled? Read on to find out who’s in the wrong in this AITA situation .
Struggling SAHM shares husband’s unrealistic dinner expectations

Wife pre-makes meals for ungrateful husband, finally gets some rest

Hungry husband wakes wife up at 11pm for dinner

Husband goes to bed hungry after wife refuses to reheat dinner

Husband goes to bed hungry after refusing to reheat dinner

Husband goes to bed hungry after wife refuses to reheat dinner

Husband demands reheated dinner, wife refuses and he goes hungry
Being a stay-at-home mom with two kids is a full-time job, but the woman in this story went the extra mile and pre-made meals for her husband to simply reheat and enjoy after his ambulance driver shifts. However, when her husband came home hungry and demanded she reheats his dinner, she refused and a fight ensued.
Was she being petty or is he being unreasonable? Read on to find out what Reddit thought and share your thoughts in the comments below.
Husband refuses to reheat his own dinner and yells at wife. Commenters advise seeking professional help to navigate this abusive behavior.

Don’t let him treat you like a servant . He’s a full grown adult and can heat his own food

Commenter and replies are horrified by OP’s husband’s behavior
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NTA but it’s dangerous to confront an abusive spouse like this. Consider seeking help from domestic violence services.

Commenter sympathizes with exhausted mom, offers advice for communication ❤️

NTA, but husband’s abusive behavior is scary and concerning

Encouraging support for someone in an abusive relationship ❤️
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Stand your ground! ♀️ Don’t let him treat you like a servant.

Encouraging a woman to leave her inconsiderate husband.

Sarcastic reply to NTA comment about reheating dinner for son

Divorce or therapy? Discussion on unequal division of labor.

Husband refuses to reheat dinner and goes to bed hungry. NTA.

SAHM refuses to reheat husband’s dinner. NTA for setting boundaries

Husband’s entitlement over reheating food causes marital tension. NTA.

Leave him. He only causes issues.

Commenter calls out concerning behavior in relationship

No need to be a short-order cook. NTA

Commenter slams husband, but is she right?

Commenter contemplates divorce due to husband’s misogyny.

Ambulance driver/EMT and police officer takes responsibility for own meals

Being a grown a** man means reheating your own food

Microwave drama: Husband values power trip over basic needs – NTA

Encouraging advice to leave a toxic situation
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Woman stands up for herself and her baby against lazy husband ♀️

️ Husband goes to bed hungry after refusing to reheat dinner. NTA.

NTA realizes husband’s incapability to care for himself and kids

Commenter advises seeking protection from abusive spouse.

Don’t starve yourself, leave the abusive relationship

Husband left hungry, but commenters sympathize with his situation

Supportive comment encourages OP to reflect on underlying issues ❤️

Stand up for yourself! You’re a wife, not a maid.

Stay-at-home dad empathizes with husband, tells off judgmental commenter

Commenter calls out husband’s behavior and offers advice.

Commenter calls out entitled behavior and potential abuse

Escape while you can! ♀️ No respect, only expectations.

Microwave skills are a must-have in adulting

Husband needs to step up and help, NTA. ♂️

Serious warning about potential domestic violence, seek help immediately ⚠️

Husband’s hunger used to control the wife’s actions. NTA.

Cold food or abusive relationship? NTA suggests exit strategies.

Don’t be a short-order cook. Stand up for yourself!

Husband goes to bed hungry after wife refuses to reheat food

Husband’s entitlement leaves him hungry and wife exhausted. #NotTheA**hole

Microwave is not rocket science . NTA wins the battle!

Savage response sparks debate among commenters

Survey coworkers to shame them & find solo survival tips

Commenter calls out childish behavior in hilarious way

Don’t let a lazy pos make you go hungry ️

Commenter advises leaving manipulative and abusive husband.

Supportive reply to NTA comment calling out abusive behavior

NTA! Husband can reheat his own food. Run away! ♀️

Dumping the dinner and the husband – NTA with a burn

Husband goes hungry after refusing to heat his own dinner ♂️

Commenter sympathizes with wife and suggests support for leaving situation

Red flag? Commenter warns against staying in toxic relationship.

Entitled husband goes hungry after demanding wife to reheat dinner

Commenter calls out immature behavior with facepalm emoji
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Partner or servant? NTA, but is the marriage worth it?

Commenter calls out manipulative behavior and suggests therapy or divorce

NTA, your husband’s expectations are not normal or healthy
