Pregnant Woman Leaves Her Controlling Husband At The Clinic But Then Feels Guilty About It And Asks Reddit For Advice
Some Redditors are worried because the husband's controlling behavior is excessive.
Under normal circumstances, pregnancy is a time to be happy because two people who love each other are bringing a new life into this world. However, it can also bring stress and anxiety to parents-to-be.
For men, it can be a time of confusion, pressure, and frustration. Aside from taking care of their wives, husbands also need to juggle the financial needs of the household as well as the demands of their work.
Men who are used to being in control may suddenly find themselves unprepared for what is to come. They may not know how to care for a newborn and could be losing precious time with their wives.
According to experts, pregnancy can potentially cause stronger reactions in men. One example is that they can become overly controlling, much like the man in the story we are examining today.
A Reddit user named NoraRodriquez26 asked the "Am I The A**hole" (AITA) subreddit whether she was wrong for leaving her husband at the clinic. When she explained her situation further, it became clear that the problem is deeper than what she titled her post.
Her husband is excessively controlling. With his recent actions toward the original poster, Redditors are concerned that she is being treated as a mere incubator.
You can already see a red flag right there.
NoraRodriguez26Another red flag follows.
NoraRodriguez26This man is making his wife's life miserable.
NoraRodriguez26
There's nothing that the original poster did that makes her a neglectful mother.
NoraRodriguez26
Some men get angry over issues they initiated.
NoraRodriguez26
Something's wrong in this man's head, and most Redditors agree.
KittKatt7179
See the husband's reaction? If she gives birth, her husband will probably no longer care for her.
NoraRodriguez26
Redditors are fearing for the pregnant woman.
singing_stream
The way the husband reacts is not normal.
GoodGirlsGrace
He may have done something to isolate his wife.
GoodGirlsGrace
Unfortunately, she might have married an abuser.
GoodGirlsGrace
He only wants a child; he probably doesn't care about the marriage anymore.
GoodGirlsGrace
Everything he does during the pregnancy is abusive.
GoodGirlsGrace, jshersher
She might need these things in case legal action becomes necessary.
freshclassic
The pregnant woman needs to protect herself from her husband. It's for the sake of her child as well.
LittlestEcho, IAmBabs
Think about it: he married someone much younger so that he could control her.
FluffyReport
If she were infertile, her husband would have left her.
QueenMAb82
Redditors agree that the situation is only going to worsen once the baby arrives.
KittKatt7179, daphydoods
She can use what happened at the doctor's visit as evidence of the abusive behavior.
Stoat__King
More people are telling her to run for the hills.
HelenGonne
We hope this woman listens; things might get out of hand soon.
NoraRodriquez26, BaoBunny44
Men have admitted that they want to date younger women to control them.
Swimming-Item8891
We hope the boss can help in some way.
NOLABelle0503
This might be the next best decision.
daphydoods
Most men won't discuss mental health.
nim_opet, NoraRodriquez26, Local-Banana8141
The husband's actions are indeed unsettling.
The pregnant woman ultimately needs to decide what is best regarding the situation. If the husband continues this behavior, it might reach a point where she won't be allowed outside.
Secretly planning for an escape should be her next move. We hope she makes the best decision for herself and her child.
