A woman is asking if she’s an a**hole for leaving a restaurant after her husband spilled wine on her dress. Her husband had bought her a $300 dress for the occasion, but she didn’t like it and wanted to wear her own. She believes her husband intentionally spilled wine on her to force her to wear the dress he bought. After an argument, she left the restaurant. Her husband is upset, saying she made a scene in front of his friends, but she believes he disrespected her choices. What do you think? Did she handle the situation correctly?
Class differences cause tension in marriage, leaving wife unhappy

When gifts become controlling, it’s time to say goodbye

Restricted fashion choices in toxic relationship explained.

Wife refuses husband’s pricey dress, walks out of restaurant

Husband ruins wife’s dress and pulls out replacement, awkward much?

Wife suspects husband of ruining her dress on purpose

Wife stands up to husband who ruined her dress ♀️

Husband insults wife’s dress choice, gets defensive when confronted

Dealing with husband’s insecurities and unwanted attention from friend

Woman walks out of restaurant after husband ruins her dress
A woman from a humble background is at odds with her well-off husband who wants to control how she dresses. After ruining her $60 dress, he tries to force her into wearing a $300 dress he bought for her. Did she handle the situation right? Read on to find out what happened and how people reacted .
NTA, but having a spare dress screams of controlling behavior
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Wearing dress rules are insane and controlling. #NTA

Standing up for yourself is never easy

Marriage marinara flags . OP is NTA and should leave.

Your husband’s friend is making you uncomfortable and your husband is brushing it off, consider leaving ASAP

Recognizing abuse is the first step. NTA. ❤

Commenters suggest counseling or divorce for spouse’s misogyny.

Support for woman who left after husband ruined her dress

Empowering response to controlling partner. No dress control.

Expensive dress or control tactic? NTA for walking out.

Controlling husband ruins wife’s dress, dictates her clothing. Leave him. NTA.

Don’t let anyone control how you dress #NTA

Husband intentionally embarrasses wife; ‘manipulative’ behavior pattern suspected.

Husband controls wife’s appearance, comment suggests getting out of relationship

Commenter calls situation a ‘bowl of yikes crispies’ – hilarious!

Run, girl, run! ♀️ Controlling partner gets what he deserves.

Supportive comment suggests leaving toxic relationship.

Commenter doubts authenticity of story, suggests it’s like a bad Netflix series.

Doubts raised on authenticity of comment and replies

Spouse ruins dress, commenter calls out husband’s unrealistic expectations. ♀️

NTA. Keep standing up for yourself. He thinks of you as an accessory.

Confronting deeper issues in a relationship: a dress disaster aftermath ⚡

Don’t let your partner’s ego ruin your happiness

Take control and seek legal advice ⚖️

Partner’s controlling behavior led to dress disaster – NTA response.

Stand up against controlling behavior. You’re not a slave.

This commenter suggests getting a divorce attorney

Commenter predicts a happy ending for OP after dress incident ❤️

Escape the control, you deserve better #NotTheAsshole

Supportive comment section with a hint of concern

Serious red flags. NTA. Get out of an abusive relationship.

You deserve better, NTA. Leave the relationship.

Watch out for more signs of control.

Doubting the authenticity of the story

Spilled wine or intentional? NTA walks out of restaurant

Is being rich enough to make up for ruining a dress?

Red flags in the sauce and wine – NTA

Stand your ground! Don’t let a controlling AH ruin you ♀️
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OP’s husband married her to control and enjoys having the upper hand

Spotting a narcissist: when ‘NTA’ really means ‘YTA’

Commenter strongly agrees with the poster’s action – NTA

Empathize with commenter, condemn husband’s behavior.

Recognize the signs of abuse. NTA. Take care

Shallow, controlling husband? Divorce him! You’re NTA!

Commenter doubts authenticity of story and sympathizes with OP’s situation. NTA.

Commenter supports woman leaving trash husband, NTA
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Don’t let anyone dictate what you wear! NTA
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Warning of a trophy wife’s fate

Supportive comment advocating for leaving abusive relationship. ❤

Husband ruins wife’s dress, but who’s the real a**hole here?

Don’t let anyone control what you wear!

Don’t let anyone control you, you’re not the a**hole!

Stand your ground and don’t let him control you

Commenter questions validity of situation and offers humorous escape plan.

When the comment section calls out the story’s credibility

Commenter criticizes cliched story trope in sarcastic tone

Free to leave, not free from judgment ♀️ #toxicrelationships

Escape while you can! NTA. ♀️

Questioning the relationship dynamics

Red flags raised like in front of the European parliament
