AITAH for telling my wife she makes traveling no fun.
The husband (36M) and wife (38F) have been together for eight years and live in Arkansas, while the wife is originally from San D*ego.
Every year, the couple travels to visit her family, which has shifted from flying to driving since the birth of their two-year-old daughter.
The husband notes that the wife consistently overpacks, leading to excessive luggage, even after upgrading to a larger vehicle.
Following a difficult drive where all luggage was carried into hotels for security, the husband expressed that her packing habits and consistent lateness make traveling miserable, leading to a severe reaction from his wife regarding a recent work conference trip.
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The original poster (OP) is facing a significant conflict stemming from his direct communication about his wife's travel habits, which he described as making him miserable, leading to an immediate threat of divorce and accusations of in***elity from his wife.
The central question is whether the OP was justified in voicing his frustration over the ongoing travel difficulties—specifically the overpacking and tardiness—or if his blunt statement warranted the extreme reaction from his wife, especially considering he had invited her along on the work trip.
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