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AITA for Telling MIL Why My Husband on the Couch Against His Wishes? A couple’s relationship hit a rough patch after the husband made some rude comments about his bosses’ wives. Upset by his behavior, the wife decided he should sleep on the couch as a consequence.
When her mother-in-law (MIL) came over to pick up the kids, she noticed the couch was set up with blankets and pillows and asked what was going on. The wife thought it was best to be honest and told MIL why her husband was on the couch.
Instead of offering support, MIL found the situation amusing and shared it with her husband’s father (FIL). FIL responded with hurtful comments about his son’s career and marriage, which only deepened the husband’s pain. He felt betrayed and embarrassed that his wife had involved his parents, especially given their history of making nasty remarks.
The husband believes his wife used his parents against him out of spite, given that she usually avoids bringing family into their issues. Now, the couple is struggling to resolve their conflict. Both feel deeply hurt and betrayed, and the situation has turned into a full-blown family drama.
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A couple faced a significant disagreement after the husband made inappropriate comments about his bosses’ wives. The wife was deeply hurt by his remarks and decided to have him sleep on the couch as a consequence.
When the mother-in-law (MIL) visited to pick up the kids, she saw the couch set up with blankets and pillows and asked about it. The wife explained honestly that her husband was on the couch due to his behavior.
Rather than offering support, MIL found the situation amusing and shared the story with her husband’s father (FIL). FIL then made hurtful comments about his son’s career and marriage, which further upset the husband.
The husband felt betrayed and humiliated by his wife’s decision to involve his parents, especially since they had a history of making cruel comments. He believed his wife used his parents against him out of spite, noting that she usually keeps personal matters private.
The situation has led to a family conflict, with both spouses feeling deeply hurt and betrayed. The couple is struggling to resolve their differences amidst the growing family drama.
Let’s swiftly assess a handful of the top comments: AITA for Telling MIL Why My Husband on the Couch Against His Wishes?
Nta- he FAFO. Everything you described about this exchange with your husband is gross. The sexism, misogyny and just basic disrespect both he and his dad showed you was disgusting.
As for your MIL, you answered a question. Could you have not answered, sure. But if she asks questions like this , super nosy and about things she knows already knows the answer to (hubby slept on the couch) i would bet she is a pot-stirring busybody.
So all in all, you handled 2 AHs like a pro!
AmishAngst writes:
YTA.
Not even factoring in how his parents responded, there’s no good reason to air your marriage’s dirty laundry to other people. It’s just common decency and respect for your partner, even if you might be mad in that moment, that you work your issues out like mature adults and don’t shit-talk the person you allegedly love.
Then when you add in that you purposefully did this with intent knowing exactly what type of people his parents are, you’re double TA.
NTA. Your MIL asked you a question. You answered honestly. If your husband is upset at his mother’s response, that’s on him. It is a direct consequence of his own behavior. If he doesn’t like his parents’ response, then he should have behaved better himself. Also your FIL is a real asshole.
YTA. This isn’t your usual behavior with your MIL, so you went out of your way to be humiliating and cruel. Use your big girl words and discuss this with your husband like an adult.
WTF is wrong with all the men in this situation? From the conniving coworkers conspiring to pit two women against each other for their own entertainment, to the creepy husband wanting a photo of said women, to the asshole FIL insinuating that OP isn’t attractive enough and saying his son could get a good-looking wife if he was more successful?
OP being honest with her MIL may be construed as an AH move, but was justified in my opinion. Since we’re not allowed to vote for justified AH I’m voting NTA.
ESH
Wow, so many assholes – not sure if there is a clear winner or not.
You all deserve each other.
