Imagine being married for 17 years, raising four daughters together, and then watching your relationship with your spouse and extended family unravel due to a TikTok prank addiction. That’s the story of one couple whose lives took a dramatic turn after the wife’s prank on her husband went horribly wrong, landing him in the hospital. Now, with Christmas approaching, the family is torn on how to spend the holiday. Will they be able to find a resolution, or will this Christmas be one to remember for all the wrong reasons?
A Long and Happy Marriage

Wife’s Newfound Free Time

Enter TikTok

Pranks Gone Too Far

The Accident

Hospitalization and Surgery

Family Relationships Strained

Christmas Plans in Jeopardy

Husband’s Ultimatum ⚖️

Transportation Troubles

Silent Treatment and Opinions

A Coworker’s Perspective

A Family Divided: Can They Find a Resolution?
This family’s story is a cautionary tale of how a seemingly innocent hobby can spiral out of control and impact relationships. After the husband’s accident, the family’s relationships have been strained, and now their Christmas plans hang in the balance. The husband is determined to spend the holiday with his parents, while the wife refuses to go. With the daughters caught in the middle, it’s unclear if they’ll be able to find a resolution in time for Christmas. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Wife’s reckless Tiktok prank left husband permanently disabled, but she refuses to take responsibility and even denies him basic care. NTA.

Commenter suggests couples counseling for resentment and injury issues.

Commenter questions family gathering during pandemic but supports OP’s NTA.

Wife’s prank causes husband’s hospitalization and family rift. NTA.

Spouse’s prank addiction causes holiday chaos. NTA for backlash.

Wife’s dangerous prank almost kills husband, family divided over consequences. NTA.

Commenter advises counseling and communication for couple’s rift.

Prank gone wrong causes major surgery. Wife needs help.

Spouse’s prank caused injury, but remorseful and forgiven. Couples therapy recommended.

Commenter sympathizes with OP but acknowledges wife’s discomfort around family

Wife’s prank goes too far, commenters suggest she needs job/caregiver.

Wife’s prank addiction caused a rift in the family. After apologizing, she stopped using TikTok and never did another prank. However, her sense of humor died after the accident, causing tension with family members.

Commenter empathizes with OP and calls out wife’s behavior.

Commenter sympathizes with family over wife’s dangerous prank addiction.

Forgiveness and family loyalty put to the test this Christmas

Supportive comment gets straight to the point

Wife’s prank for internet points causes serious injury. NTA.

Wife’s non-consensual pranks lead to permanent injury and family rift

Commenter defends OP’s actions, questions parents’ behavior. NTA

Wife’s prank addiction gets called out for being immature and moronic.

Spouse’s prank almost killed you. NTA for being upset

Supportive comment advocates for communication and respect in relationships

Social media pranks can go horribly wrong. NTA for prioritizing family.

When pranks go too far…couples counseling or divorce?

OP’s wife made a mistake, but is remorseful. Let’s give her a break.

Commenter sympathizes with OP and advises to consult an attorney

A thought-provoking question on the use of disability in arguments.

Supportive comment defends OP’s decision against abusive wife and family.

Commenter supports OP and condemns wife’s behavior
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Spouse’s dangerous prank addiction causes Christmas chaos. NTA stands firm.
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Commenter advises OP to consider wife’s mental health and motives.

Spouse’s prank addiction causes Christmas chaos. NTA seeks advice.

Redditor recommends counseling for wife’s prank addiction. NAH situation.

Commenter thinks wife is the a**hole for dangerous prank

Wife’s prank goes too far, causing injury. NTA for being upset.

Wife’s prank causes rift in family’s Christmas plans, commenter advises

Setting boundaries with a prank-addicted spouse during the holidays

Commenter jokes about wife’s prank addiction and life insurance

Seek professional help to address wife’s prank addiction
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Spouse’s dangerous prank addiction causes family rift and demands

Surviving a mid-life crisis prank for TikTok. Not the a**hole.

Wife’s prank causes family rift, but NAH. Time to move on.

Spouse’s prank caused accident, family divided on punishment. NTA.
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A cautionary reminder to consider the consequences of pranks

Commenter calls out wife’s behavior and demands justice

Opinion on wife’s prank addiction causing family rift is split

Commenter suggests counseling for traumatic prank incident, offers support.

Commenter finds title too dramatic

Questioning the marriage. NTA but serious issues at hand.
