A 22-year-old stay-at-home wife found herself in a heated argument with her husband over a $30 computer game. Despite contributing to their joint finances through her disability check and managing the household, her husband refused to let her buy the game, claiming she didn’t contribute as much as he did monetarily. Frustrated by his controlling behavior and silent treatment, the wife decided to teach him a lesson by stopping all household chores and responsibilities.
The Money Issue

The Game She Wanted

His Dismissive Response

Silent Treatment Begins

Teaching Him a Lesson

No More Chores

Waking Him Up

End Event: He Gives In ️

Eating His Words ️

His Reaction

Her Perspective

Age Difference

Financial Situation

Controlling Behavior

Marriage Duration

Who’s the Bigger AH?
The couple is now at a stalemate, with the husband believing his wife’s actions were far worse than his controlling behavior, while the wife feels she shouldn’t have had to justify her purchase. As they struggle to resolve their conflict, the question remains: who is in the wrong? Share your thoughts and reactions.
Husband’s controlling behavior over $30 game leads to divorce threats. NTA

Age difference raises red flags of possible grooming and abuse
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Financially abusive husband, wife resorts to petty behavior. NTA.

Age gap and control issues in a toxic relationship. NTA.

NTA for spending own money, husband unappreciative and controlling

Supportive comment encourages leaving controlling partner for better future

Financial abuse in a marriage with significant age difference

Commenter expresses concern for OP’s well-being and identifies potential financial abuse

Marriage is a powerful legal agreement. It’s not his money.

Commenter calls out OP’s husband for being controlling and unreasonable

Reminder that non-monetary contributions are valuable in a household . NTA for teaching a lesson.

Age difference leads to humorous response

Redditor expresses concern for OP’s abusive husband and offers support

Empowerment! Take control of your finances and independence.

Curious commenter asks about age gap in relationship

Don’t let him control you. NTA.

Commenter judges marriage and age gap, but supports OP’s actions.

Financial abuse is not okay. NTA.
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Acknowledging the unpaid work of a housewife

Controlling husband? You deserve better. Seek help ❤️
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Supportive comment advises against having children with controlling partner

Age is just a number, but respect and communication matter

Age gap and unequal treatment in relationship, not okay

Controlling behavior in a troubling age gap relationship
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Commenter suggests divorce and buying games after husband’s laziness.

Concerned commenter advises seeking help from domestic violence hotline

Red flags in the relationship finances

Commenters suggest counseling may not be safe due to financial abuse.

Controlling behavior? Wife shares her experience with husband’s actions.

Financial independence is key in a healthy partnership

Warning signs of financial control and abuse in relationship

Age gap and financial abuse in marriage. Not cool
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Not the a**hole, but he is…

Age is just a number, but not when it comes to chores
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NTA – Domestic abuse is not okay. Seek help immediately

Commenter warns of controlling behavior and financial abuse.

Debate over SAHM contribution and monetization of household work.

Commenter advises leaving abusive marriage with multiple red flags

Age difference raises eyebrows in comment section

Financial abuse and lazy behavior, NTA, get a fuck-off-fund

Red flag alert! Is this relationship worth it?

A young wife defends herself against accusations of laziness.

Financial abuse and silent treatment. Emotional/psychological abuse. Control tactics.

Age gap raises concerns, commenter calls out emotional abuse.

Not the a**hole and everyone agrees!

NTA – Leave immediately. Age difference is huge, he’s a predator.
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Spouse acts like a parent, stonewalls partner over game purchase ♀️

Warning signs of abuse and control in a relationship

Commenter calls out abusive relationship dynamics in NTA post

Harsh truth: age gap and disability in marriage, leave now.

Age gap raises questions about marriage duration

Red flags of abuse: financial control, tracking, age gap, seek help.

Encouraging support for victim of financial and emotional abuse.

Curious about the backstory and his redeeming qualities?

Comment section turns into a mess

Disabled wife being controlled by husband. Concerned for her safety

Supportive comment offers resources for domestic abuse victims

Curious about their dating history? Don’t call Chris Hansen yet.

Controlling age-gap husband treats wife like property
