A post on the subreddit “Am I The A**hole?” recently received widespread attention after circulating on X (formerly Twitter). With no other place to turn, a woman and a wife sought the Internet’s help in resolving a domestic dispute. The wife stated that her husband asked her to quit her job and stay home to take care of the house and their children, so she asked him for half his company. She titled her post, “AITAH for telling my husband that he needs to give me half his company if he wants me to be a housewife?”
The woman, aged 35, and her 35-year-old husband have been married for 6 years, raising two children with a third on the way. He expressed a desire for her to become a housewife and quit her job, citing it as beneficial for their family and their children due to his ability to provide a high standard of living. The woman found this unsettling initially but understood his reasoning.
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The original poster explained her reasoning further. She stated that if the marriage succeeded, she intended to keep the money where it was. However, considering the high divorce rates nowadays, she expressed a desire to safeguard her future. Her point was that if the marriage ended in divorce, she wouldn’t be left with nothing, especially since she had been managing everything at home for all those years.
She said in the post, after contemplating for a few weeks, I informed him that I would agree under the condition of receiving half of his company. This took him by surprise, but I elaborated that the longer I stay at home, the less opportunity I would have to secure a well-paying job if we were to divorce, as my professional credentials would diminish over time while his income potential would likely increase each year.
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So, I insisted on receiving half of the company. I explained that while our goal is to never divorce, securing this ensures that if we do, it compensates for my role in staying home to raise our children. He expressed that he would feel less worried and stressed knowing our children were with me rather than with strangers in daycare or with nannies. When I shared this with my friends, they reacted strongly, calling me names and expressing anger, especially my best friend who found it deeply upsetting. It has left me feeling surprised and unsettled.
Reaction Of Readers On The Post-
Since it was posted, the post has received over 23,000 upvotes. In the comments, most users agreed that the request of wife was reasonable. One user commented, “You’re not the a**hole, and you should not compromise on this. You deserve a secure financial future just as much as he does. If he’s unwilling to agree, it either means he can’t support you or he’s trying to create a power imbalance that puts you at a disadvantage. In the future, it might be best to keep your marital matters private. Your friends’ opinions shouldn’t dictate your decisions.”
“Not the a**hole (NTA). As a man, I don’t see anything inappropriate about your request. You’re simply safeguarding your future in case things don’t work out. It’s your right to ensure you have financial security,” commented another user.
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