AITA for telling my husband that I don’t want another child with him
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The original poster (OP) is feeling deep resentment stemming from an unequal division of household labor and childcare responsibilities, compounded by her husband's refusal to assist despite her chronic health issues and ADHD.
The central conflict lies in the OP's need for partnership and support versus the husband's adherence to traditional gender roles and his use of minor infractions, like leaving lights on, as justification for withholding meaningful help.
Is the OP justified in expressing her desire to halt plans for a second child due to her husband's lack of support, or did this statement const*tute an unfair reaction to his frustration over small household tasks?
The core question remains whether the disparity in effort justifies halting major life decisions like expanding the family.
Users Wasted No Time Telling It Like It Is:
Users didn’t stay quiet — they showed up in full force, mixing support with sharp criticism. From calling out bad behavior to offering real talk, the comments lit up fast.