Hey there, Facebook fam! So, we’ve got a story that’s sure to get your emotions going. It’s about a husband struggling to balance his work life and family life after the birth of his baby girl. With his wife, Laura, feeling overwhelmed and alone, it seems like this couple is on the brink of a major conflict. Can they find a way to work through it, or will their relationship crumble under the pressure? Let’s dive into their story and find out!
New Baby, New Responsibilities

⏰ Working Long Hours

Enjoying the Extra Cash

A Night Out with the Guys

Wife’s Anger Erupts

What Does She Want?

Work Comes First?

Wife’s Struggles

Hormones or Reality?

Too Drunk to Help

Attempting to Apologize

Sleepy Wife

Breakfast and Feelings

♂️ Trying, But Not Enough

Feeling Rejected

Baby Struggles: Is He Doing Enough?
So, our story begins with a husband who’s been working long hours to provide for his growing family. His wife, Laura, has been stuck at home with their newborn baby girl, feeling overwhelmed and alone. When he comes home late one night after a few drinks with the guys, Laura finally snaps and confronts him about his priorities. The husband tries to console her, but it only makes things worse. ♂️ The next day, he takes a day off work to apologize and make things right, but Laura isn’t so easily appeased. She accuses him of not doing enough and says that one day off won’t fix everything. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Struggling dad prioritizes work over family, gets called out YTA

Wife responds to husband’s post, reveals more issues

New mom on maternity leave struggles with husband’s long work hours

Wife’s frustration with absent husband justified. YTA.

YTA for neglecting your family and going out drinking
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Husband called out for absence during wife’s difficult pregnancy

Father takes 4 days off after birth? Get ready for backlash!

Husband called out for not considering wife’s need to unwind

Husband prioritizes job over family, called out for it.

“Taking only 4 days off after the baby came? Leaning towards YTA”

Husband’s lack of help after childbirth: YTA, step up!

Husband dismisses wife’s struggles with newborn, called out for failing.
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Emotional comment condemns husband’s lack of help and responsibility

Working 14 hour shifts? YTA. One day off won’t fix it

Taking paternity leave would’ve helped, going out for drinks YTA ♂️
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Spouse accuses husband of being a single parent, YTA.

Husband chooses job over family, gets drunk and wakes wife up.

Dismissing wife’s emotions as hormonal? YTA and need to listen.

Husband’s attempt to make up for neglect during pregnancy fails. YTA.

Red flag alert! Commenter warns about couple’s toxic behavior.

Unfair work-life balance causing marital tension ♀️

Husband’s failed attempt at apology – YTA and not trying

Parental responsibility is not just about bringing home a paycheck

“14 hour shifts and disrespect?” – Commenter calls out neglectful husband

Empathize with your partner. YTA for not discussing beforehand.

Husband criticized for neglecting wife and daughter. YTA

Frustration over absent husband’s priorities and dismissive attitude

A tired mother calls out a workaholic father.

Spouse calls out for neglecting duties

Husband accused of being an absentee father by wife

User calls out selfish behavior of absent husband ♂️

Divorce and child support? Harsh, but maybe justified anger.

A scathing reply to a neglectful husband’s excuses

YTA for not adjusting responsibilities after having a baby.
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Husband takes day off but still can’t help wife. YTA

OP is called out for neglecting wife and newborn

YTA should take baby for a weekend and give wife a break

Man’s insensitive apology attempt sparks justified backlash

YTA for not supporting your wife during postpartum period

A fiery accusation with no context or evidence

Dad tries to balance work and family but is labeled YTA

Neglected wife calls out husband’s lack of effort. YTA confirmed.

Spouse ignores wife but wants sex – YTA, wake up!

User calls out absentee father for not being there for wife and child

Husband’s neglectful behavior towards wife and baby, called out

New dad criticized for not being present. YTA

Angry comment calls out absent husband for neglecting family. YTA

Partner’s absence causing emotional outburst – valid anger or hormones?

Husband’s selfishness and neglect called out by commenter

YTA for being a deadbeat dad, step up and be supportive

Husband’s actions questioned in wife’s emotional outburst

Parenting is teamwork, help your wife out. YTA

Sleep-deprived wife deserves a break

Skeptical commenter calls out inconsistencies in story as fake

Married 30 years: ‘You are turning that cornerstone into a foundation.’

User doubts authenticity of post, calls out OP’s behavior.

Husband needs to step up and show respect to his wife and daughter
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Dave’s in trouble YTA comment warns of losing family.
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Husband gets called out for not sharing parenting responsibilities

OP’s actions were insensitive and AH-ish, wife’s anger justified

YTA accused of being a selfish jerk.

User calls out absentee father for prioritizing work over family

Apologize and make amends to show real humility.

Prioritize your partner’s needs or face the consequences. ❌

Angry commenter calls out absent father for prioritizing work over family

New dad needs to prioritize wife and newborn. YTA

Emotional comment calls out selfish husband for not being a partner

Partner needs to step up and support new mom.

Step up and help more, YTA. Offer to take care of the baby and let her rest

Invalid input, no comment replies found.

Clueless husband thinks wife’s emotions are just hormones
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Parenting is a full-time job and priorities need adjustment

Angry commenter calls out husband for not supporting his wife

Powerful reminder that family should come before work , shared by a wise coworker

Pregnant woman sympathizes with wife’s disappointment, calls OP TA.

A fiery response to an absent husband’s work priority

Husband accused of not helping wife, called YTA.

Husband’s supportive actions during paternity leave vs. absent husband.
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Husband gets called out for shirking childcare responsibilities.

New dad works long hours, neglects wife and newborn. YTA.

Father neglects child, gets called out for it. YTA confirmed.

Grandparents to the rescue!

YTA. Don’t blame hormones; work normal hours and help out

Husband takes a day off after 60+ days, YTA

6 ways to show your wife you care about her ❤️

Skeptical comment calling out the story as fake
