AITA for purposely avoiding having breakfast with my husband and demanding to know why he was still home?
Five months into her pregnancy, she battles a relentless struggle with nausea that leaves her unable to keep food down, especially in the mornings.
Despite her silent suffering, her husband misinterprets her condition as a choice to starve herself, deepening the emotional chasm between them.
In an effort to protect herself from judgment and the unraveling state of their marriage, she begins to avoid breakfast with him, hiding behind feigned sleep.
But when he confronts her one morning, insisting on sharing the meal together, their fragile connection is tested in a moment charged with tension, fear, and the desperate need for understanding.
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The original poster (OP) is facing a difficult situation where her legitimate medical issue during pregnancy is not being understood or respected by her husband.
Her attempt to manage her severe morning sickness and the a*sociated stress by avoiding shared mealtimes has led to a direct confrontation and increased marital tension.
Is the OP justified in prioritizing her physical health and avoiding conflict by feigning sleep, or does her husband have a right to insist on shared meals and involve a doctor due to his concerns about her lack of intake?
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