Imagine being a hardworking mom, juggling a job, a baby, and a husband who seems to be growing more ungrateful by the day. That’s the story of a 23-year-old woman who decided to stop doing everything for her husband after he lashed out at her and told her he hates her. With her hands full, she decided to teach him a lesson by letting him fend for himself. But did she go too far? Read on to find out!
The Breaking Point

Harsh Words

A Busy Mom’s Life ♀️

Unfinished Tasks

Wedding Gift Fiasco

Going the Extra Mile

The Fallout

Fast Food and Finances

Daycare Drama

A Messy Apartment

Seeking an Apology

A Lesson Learned or a Marriage in Peril? ♀️
This wife has had enough of her husband’s ungrateful behavior and hurtful words. She’s taken a stand, letting him experience life without her help. Now, their home is a mess, tasks are left undone, and he’s struggling to keep up. But will this teach him a lesson, or will it push their relationship to the breaking point? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Partner acting like a child, treating spouse like a mother. NTA

Commenter advises OP to leave abusive husband, offers support

Commenter sympathizes with frustrated wife, suggests separation for relief

Recovering from hurtful words in a struggling relationship

Verbal abuse? Divorce might be the best option

Commenter advises leaving toxic husband for a better life.

Supportive comment and agreement with helpful advice.

Spouse wants out? NTA prioritizes their own well-being and child.

A new baby can be overwhelming. NTA suggests exploring changes.

Empowering advice for a hurt wife. Leave and start fresh.

Curious commenter questions the couple’s relationship status

Commenter suggests therapy for husband’s depression, but it’s not that simple

Husband’s entitlement and anger issues cause chaos. NTA.

Supportive comment calls out husband’s behavior and suggests solution.

Communication breakdown in a struggling marriage

Working full-time while he stays home? NTA, leave him

Partner not pulling weight at home? NTA commenter offers advice
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Stand up for yourself and set boundaries. NTA

Empathetic comment supports woman, questions her decision to stay.

Safety concerns arise in NTA comment about husband’s bipolar disorder.

Commenter’s mother is trying to take custody of their son

Commenter suggests therapy or divorce for hurtful husband

NTA but therapy or split up? Check out this old poem

Wife refuses to be husband’s mother, commenters support her.

Leave him and close the door behind you NTA

NTA. Helpful tips for dividing household tasks and expectations.

New mom called NTA for refusing entitled husband’s demands ♀️

Short and sweet: NTA. Divorce him

Blunt comment suggests divorce may be the best solution

Taking action against hurtful comments in the military

Supportive comment reminds us of healthy relationship boundaries.

Husband’s lack of effort causes wife to stop helping. NTA

Advice for a struggling military spouse on tough love parenting.
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Empowering response to controlling partner. Leave and find equality

Supportive comment, keep going!

Supportive reply suggests leaving husband, NTA situation

NTA seeks counseling. Let’s hope it helps

Encouraging advice to seek professional help for struggling husband. NTA

Choosing happiness over a toxic relationship

Lazy or ill? NTA wife stops helping husband with dishes

Supportive comment encourages self-care for spouse dealing with mental health.

A blunt reply: Get out. Please.

Empowering response to toxic relationship. Leave and thrive!

A simple judgment and a request for clarification.

Couples counseling may help salvage toxic parenting environment

Supportive comment shuts down abusive husband.

Empathetic comment advises divorce from abusive husband. NTA

Supportive comment receives no replies.
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Survivor of emotional abuse warns against staying in toxic marriage

Dump the immature brat! You deserve better

Commenter calls out abusive behavior and outdated gender roles

Cut him off until he apologizes, but don’t go back fully

Husband expects housewife, wife stops helping. NTA.

Supportive comment warns of gaslighting and abuse in relationship.

Supportive comment suggests husband may want divorce, offers sympathy and advice.

Commenter sympathizes with OP and suggests leaving her ungrateful husband.

Stand up for yourself! Divorce may be the answer.

Empowering response to a woman standing up for herself.

Marriage on the rocks: Commenter suggests therapy or lawyer

Divorce is the best option.

Divorce may be the best option here

Commenter suggests counseling or divorce for unhealthy marriage.

Supportive comment suggests possible mental health issues for sudden behavior change.


Commenter advises abused spouse to leave immediately.

Curious commenter seeks LO definition, receives no response.

Believe someone when they say they hate you. NTA.

Partner acting like a child? NTA for setting boundaries

Commenter advises OP to leave immature and ungrateful husband.

Husband’s hurtful words lead to loveless and chaotic marriage.

Encouraging support for a woman in a difficult situation

Questioning the worth of a relationship. Is there hope?

Accusation of cheating and resentment in marriage

Protect yourself and your child, leave this toxic relationship

Partner hates and doesn’t need you? You’re NTA, leave ASAP

Commenter advises woman to leave husband and seek support

Commenter calls out husband’s behavior, questions wife’s past abuse.

Commenter calls out red flags in husband’s behavior.
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Get legal help for free! NTA comment section advises.

Divorce may be the best option. Don’t waste your life
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Protect yourself and your kids from verbal abuse

Don’t let hurtful words ruin your marriage. Seek therapy

Commenter warns of potential domestic violence. Take action now.

Wife takes a stand against husband’s immaturity and control issues
