We’ve all heard of couples disagreeing on various topics, but what happens when it comes to medical decisions? This wife is facing a dilemma as her husband tries to control her medical choices based on his own preferences and convenience. With both of them suffering from sleep apnea and high blood pressure, it’s crucial they take their health seriously. Let’s dive into the story and see how this marital conflict unfolds.
The Sleepy Couple

Husband’s Health Journey

Wife’s Turn for Diagnosis

CPAP Machine Trial ️

Husband’s Compatibility Concerns

Mask Matters

Trying Husband’s Mask

Heated Tube Tussle

Doctor’s Prescription

Husband’s Refusal

Weight Loss Clinic Debate ⚖️

Clashing Opinions

Extra Info

Update: Doubts Creep In ♀️

Update: Change of Heart ♥️

Convenience vs. Control: Who’s Right? ♂️
In a battle between convenience and control, this wife is standing her ground against her husband’s attempts to dictate her medical decisions. With both of them suffering from sleep apnea and high blood pressure, it’s essential they take their health seriously. But is the husband’s insistence on compatibility and convenience justifiable, or is he overstepping his boundaries? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Partner refusing to support health improvement is worrisome

Stand up for your health and rights! You’re NTA

Take control of your health. Don’t let laziness hurt you.
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Women have the right to make their own health decisions. NTA

Supportive comment encourages weight loss and self-care with humor.

Spouse should prioritize partner’s health and happiness.
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Commenter accuses someone of being fat, YTA confirmed

Spouse sabotaging health? NTA suggests hilarious comeback.

Stand up for your health! ️♀️ Don’t let anyone drag you down.

OP stands up to sexist husband in medical decision battle.

Supportive reply to wife’s medical decisions.

Husband’s controlling behavior over wife’s medical decisions. NTA.

Commenter calls out spouse’s controlling behavior.

Take control of your medical decisions! NTA

CPAP user defends wife’s decision to use separate machines.

Prioritizing health over convenience is never a**hole move

Taking charge of your own medical decisions

NTA for not replacing CPAP accessories every 6 months

Boundaries are important, even with well-meaning family members.

Spouse’s medical needs matter too.

Supportive spouse or controlling partner? A T1D’s perspective. ❤

Take control of your health, don’t let anyone drag you down
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Taking control of medical decisions and bills. NTA

Commenter expresses concern for relationship dynamic.

Take control of your health and don’t let him sabotage you

Hardworking husband needs to step up and support wife’s decisions.

Supportive comment encourages taking control of medical decisions

NTA comment defends wife’s right to make own medical decisions.

Empathizing with the commenter’s concern for control in relationships.
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Taking control of her health, but husband sabotages efforts.

Supportive comment recommends therapy for controlling husband’s possible depression.

Find the best fit for YOU! NTA for making your own decision.
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Reconsidering roles in marriage: NTA, but conversation needed
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Stand up for your health and well-being. NTA

Commenter stands up for wife’s medical autonomy with fiery language

Take control of your health and happiness with a CPAP machine!

Take control of your health and finances. You’re NTA!

Spouse’s lack of empathy in medical decisions

Spouse prioritizes convenience over partner’s needs for glasses

Spouse sabotaging health? Red flags in controlling behavior.

A couple discusses medical decisions and life insurance policies.

Stand up for your health! Don’t let laziness control you.

Take control of your health! Don’t let anyone hold you back. ❤

Lazy husband? Not the a**hole! Tell us more.

Curious if partner caused medical issues?

Supportive comment encourages weight loss journey despite sabotage.

Empowering response to controlling spouse in medical decision-making.

Take control of your health and don’t let anyone sabotage it

Wife’s husband wants to control her medical device. NTA.

Respect patient’s decision. Spouses can give opinions, but NTA.

Fiery comment calls out controlling and lazy behavior.
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Weight loss clinics: a lost cause? ♂️

Commenter defends OP, calls out partner’s unreasonable behavior.
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Don’t let your husband control your medical decisions. NTA


Spouse’s extreme idea of swappable parts – NTA, married to one
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Take control of your health. Your body, your choice

Partner prioritizes convenience over wife’s health NTA for considering leaving.

Supportive reply to a woman’s struggle with her husband’s behavior. ❤️

Spouse afraid of wife’s self-improvement sabotages her health decisions

Choosing the right CPAP mask and tube for better sleep

Stand up for your health decisions and don’t let him bring you down

NTA. Practical tips for OP’s weight loss journey with SO.

Spouse’s abusive behavior sabotages partner’s health. NTA.

Empowering message to stand up against controlling behavior.

A gentle suggestion for self-reflection and growth.

Husband being TA in wife’s medical decisions

Supportive comment encourages prioritizing personal health and wellness

Run, don’t walk, away from this concerning situation.

Lazy husband refuses to help with wife’s medical needs

Stand up for your health goals, NTA!

Spouse’s health success causing conflict. NTA for prioritizing health.

Taking control of your own health decisions is never a**hole-ish

Prioritizing health for the sake of family

Personal health choices should not be compromised for convenience.

NTA. Commenter calls out controlling behavior and suggests support subreddit.

Take control of your medical decisions! You’re NTA

Put your health first, not your husband’s insecurities.



Take control of your health and leave that unsupportive partner



Partner’s passive-aggressive behavior towards CPAP machine and weight loss. NTA.

Is the husband sabotaging the wife’s health journey?

Respectful disagreement or controlling behavior? NTA stands firm.

Don’t let your husband hold you back from success! Follow medical advice ⚕️
