Imagine being cooped up at home all day, longing for a fun outdoor activity, and your only obstacle is… strawberries? A husband, who happens to be an ICU nurse, is working long hours and can’t take his kids strawberry picking. His wife, who’s allergic to strawberries, refuses to take them. However, her allergy only causes a rash if she eats them, and she can still touch and be around the berries without any issues. The husband’s plea for her to take the kids on this adventure has led to a heated conflict.
The Strawberry Picking Dream

The Wife’s Allergy

Allergy Details

Rash and Benadryl

Cooped Up Kids

Introvert Wife

Outdoor Adventures ️

The Phone Call

The Confrontation

The Wife’s Refusal

The Husband’s Solution

The Wife’s Reaction

The Hang Up

The Dog Allergy

Wife’s Strawberry Cooking

Strawberry Allergy Standoff
So, we have a husband working long hours as an ICU nurse, unable to take his kids on a much-desired strawberry-picking adventure. His wife, who’s allergic to strawberries but can still be around them without issues, refuses to take the kids. The husband’s plea for her to take the kids has led to a heated conflict, with the wife accusing him of trying to kill her. The husband even points out that he has a severe dog allergy, yet they still have a dog for the wife’s sake. To add to the drama, the wife cooks strawberries for their kids, despite her allergy. Will this standoff ever end? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this berry dramatic situation…
Parenting debate: Is berry picking the only outdoor activity?

NTA. Wife could supervise kids from afar while they pick strawberries

Commenters suspect infidelity or depression due to wife’s neglectful behavior.

NTA husband called out for wife’s allergy, deeper issues discussed

Husband frustrated with wife’s selfishness regarding kids’ allergies. NTA.

NTA husband defends dog and calls out wife’s excuse.

Engaging in outdoor activities with children is important for bonding.

Commenter empathizes with struggling parents, offers therapy as solution.

Wife’s lack of interest in kids raises concerns, therapy suggested

Compromise is key, but wife’s behavior is concerning.

Husband calls out wife for being selfish about kids’ allergy.

Commenter suggests deeper issues at play in SAHM’s behavior

Parents argue over taking kids out, both need to compromise.

Questions about wife’s past and mental health suggest deeper issues.

Parenting is about making sacrifices for your kids’ happiness

Husband questions wife’s allergy excuse for not going out.

Introvert parent struggling to recharge, needs therapy for mental health.

NTA with helpful advice on allergy and mental health

Commenter suggests wife may be battling depression/anxiety, advises therapy.

Engaging comment about parents’ sacrifice and suggestion for therapy.

Husband calls out wife for not taking kids strawberry picking. NTA.

Commenter suggests family therapy for husband’s struggling relationship with wife.

Suggests hiring help for wife’s break, husband accuses wife of disengagement

Parent suggests ESH and expresses concern for wife’s well-being.

Commenter hints at deeper issues in the couple’s relationship

User questions strawberry picking as a fun activity for kids.

NTA. Husband calls out wife for not taking kids strawberry picking.

User questions husband’s relationship with wife and suggests cheating.
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Commenter sympathizes with husband, suggests wife get help for depression.

Husband calls out wife’s bigger issue, suggests therapy. NTA

Commenter thinks YTA for forcing wife to take kids out.

Nurse advises OP to prioritize family time over work and money

Kids love strawberries, wife allergic. Husband seeks more info.
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Husband calls out wife for laziness and hypocrisy regarding allergies

Commenter suggests therapy for NTA’s spouse’s behavior

Nurse calls out YTA for not taking a day off for family

Wife’s refusal to take kids strawberry picking may indicate deeper issues. NAH

User questions husband’s work-life balance and empathy towards wife

ESH, but the commenter offers insightful perspective on wife’s burnout and allergy fears

Wife’s refusal to take kids strawberry picking called selfish. NTA.

Working 2 OT shifts, ICU nurse dad calls wife TA.

Husband calls out wife for refusing to take kids strawberry picking

Engaging comment raises important questions about family dynamics and mental health

Compromise and therapy may help with wife’s depression and disinterest.

Husband calls out wife for double standards with allergies and parenting.

Commenter sympathizes with husband’s wife troubles.

NTA, but communication is key for a healthy relationship

Commenter suspects deeper issues beyond strawberry picking allergy concern.

User accuses commenter of lying about work schedule and defends wife’s allergy

OP prioritizes work over kids, both parents are ESH.

Nurse questions hospital’s 5 12-hour shift policy for safety reasons

Commenter empathizes with wife’s reluctance to leave the house.

Both parents dismissed each other’s allergies, ESH. Compromise needed. ♀️ ♂️

Commenter suggests therapy for wife’s mental health struggles.

SAHM takes kids to outdoor activities, husband calls wife out. NTA

Husband calls out wife for not putting kids first

Both sides criticized for suggesting allergy exposure for amusement

Parenting exhaustion and allergies lead to ESH judgment and advice.

Husband’s lack of empathy towards burnt-out wife earns YTA judgment

Mom’s workload and exhaustion should be considered before blaming her.

A darkly humorous observation on a couple’s allergy rivalry
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Nurse dad called out for not being involved with kids. YTA.

Husband calls out wife for denying kids outdoor activities

Commenter sympathizes with parent who refused to take kids.

Dad wants to bond with kids, but mom’s allergy concerns prevail

Parenting advice or subtle call out?

Suggests counseling and hiring help for husband with overprotective wife.
