Imagine being in the hospital, feeling sick and vulnerable, only to have your spouse treat you with indifference. That’s exactly what happened to one woman, who later decided to give her husband a taste of his own medicine when he ended up in the hospital himself. The story begins with the woman’s own hospitalization, during which her husband barely visited and showed little empathy. But when the tables turned, she made sure he knew exactly how it felt to be on the receiving end of such treatment.
Her Own Health Problems

Husband’s Kidney Stone Dilemma

Husband’s Cold Behavior

Father-In-Law to the Rescue

Emergency Surgery Needed!

Two Weeks in the Hospital

Husband’s Rare Visits

No Time Off from Work

Father-In-Law’s Support

No Soup for Her

Husband’s Turn in the Hospital

Giving Him a Taste of His Own Medicine

No Special Food for Him

Out with Friends

Husband’s Complaints

Her Busy Life

Update: Apologies Exchanged

A Lesson in Empathy and Communication
After experiencing her husband’s cold behavior during her own hospital stay, one woman decided to treat him the same way when he ended up in the hospital himself. But after confronting him about his actions, they both apologized, and it seems that a lesson in empathy and communication was learned. Sometimes, it takes walking a mile in someone else’s shoes to truly understand their feelings. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA comment section defends OP’s actions and relationship choices

INFO. OP’s marriage in question, FIL is a perk

Commenter shares study on divorce rates in cancer diagnoses by gender.

Commenter reflects on toxic relationship and suggests moving on.
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Is revenge a productive way to improve relationships?

Marriage and hate: a toxic combination

A simple ‘you’re welcome’ sparks suspicion and sarcasm.

Married couple’s petty behavior during sickness. ♀️

Woman seeks revenge on husband after hospital ordeal

Marriage troubles? ESH comment sparks existential crisis.

Father-in-law proves to be a gem amidst husband’s karma
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Comment section full of ESH, uncaring and spiteful behavior ♀️

Retaliation isn’t the answer, but communication is key. ESH

Communication breakdown between husband and in-laws. ♀️

Spouse gets drunk while partner is hospitalized. YNTA.

Commenter questions marriage after immature behavior from both parties

Commenter questions couple’s relationship and suggests father-in-law replacement.

When ESH is an understatement

Pregnant woman’s husband didn’t believe her, but revenge isn’t ideal

Father-in-law praised for heroic actions in hospital ordeal

Communication is key. NTA for standing up for yourself

Wife seeks advice on improving marriage after confronting husband’s behavior

Commenter questions revenge arc and suggests divorce.

Commenter suggests couples therapy and separation after hospital ordeal. ESH.
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User calls out husband’s lack of support during illness, suggests leaving. ESH/NTA
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Commenter suggests therapy or divorce for unhealthy relationship.

Commenter justifies petty treatment towards unsupportive spouse during hospital ordeal

Love and war? This comment sparks a debate

User receives support from FIL despite marital issues.

Questioning the decision to stay with an unsupportive spouse.
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Surgery for kidney stone? NTA teaches golden rule

Commenter calls out OP for not communicating effectively

Commenters urge divorce amidst hospital ordeal

Divorce advice given in a spicy ESH comment

Toxic tit for tat in relationships is a no-go

Commenter questions marriage, sparks self-reflection and doubt

Ouch! A blunt question that hits hard

Choosing kindness over rudeness can change the dynamic of relationships ❤

When love becomes hate, why stay together? ♀️

Commenter calls out husband’s lies, declares NTA.

Commenter calls out both parties for being annoying.

Encouraging comment suggests divorce for woman in hospital ordeal.

Therapy is a good start, but is it too late?

Is love enough to hold a relationship together?

Playing tit for tat in marriage leads to divorce

Marriage in shambles, but FIL is the saving grace
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Honesty is the best policy , relationship might be over

Did they communicate or was passive aggression the only solution?
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Woman stands up for herself after husband’s lack of care

NTA until the update. Lesson learned, let’s move on

Commenter questions husband’s hospital visit behavior, deems NTA.

Teaching through experience, like with children ♀️

Redditors question husband’s selfishness and hypocrisy
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Married couple both at fault according to commenter. ESH

Dump the guy, he’s callous and dangerous.

Spouse denies food in hospital? No love there

Woman stands up for herself and gets apology from husband
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User calls out OP for buying husband’s hospital visit excuse. ESH.

Advice for setting clear expectations and communicating with partner.

A humorous suggestion for a complicated situation

Empowering response to unsupportive partner.
