AITA for considering a divorce from my wife after telling her it feels like she'd prefer to be a single mom?
In a marriage once filled with shared dreams and quiet understanding, the husband's heart now bears the weight of silent betrayals.
Seven years together, a son they cherish, and yet the threads of trust begin to unravel when secrets and outside voices seep into the sacred space that was meant to be theirs alone.
As the wife hides her pregnancy announcement behind a veil of surprise, the husband's discovery after everyone else fractures the fragile bond between them.
What was meant to be a moment of joy turns into a painful reminder that sometimes, those closest to us can feel like strangers—especially when the opinions of others start to overshadow their own promises.
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The original poster (OP) feels consistently minimized and excluded by his wife, particularly concerning major life decisions like announcing the pregnancy, choosing a name, and making decisions about their son's activities.
The central conflict lies in the OP feeling that his wife prioritizes the opinions and feelings of her own family over his feelings and agreed-upon partnership decisions.
Given the recurring pattern where the wife seems to inform her family before the husband or adopts their viewpoints against shared agreements, is the OP's feeling that his wife prioritizes her family's influence over his partnership role a valid concern deserving of serious marital attention, or are these disagreements minor issues that he is overreacting to, as his wife suggests?
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NTA.