Marriage involves sharing responsibilities between partners, but amongst all the shared duties, managing finances often becomes a touchy topic. For one couple, their differing views on money led to an unexpected dispute. The wife turned to Reddit, hoping to see if others thought she was wrong for her actions.
An evening meant to celebrate a special milestone took an unexpected turn when the husband asked his wife to pay for the entire dinner for his family. Despite it being his special occasion, the wife felt uncomfortable with the assumption that she’d willingly foot the bill.
They Had Always Kept Their Finances Separate
For three years, they had an arrangement to keep their finances separate. While this setup initially worked, it became a significant issue during the husband’s celebration.
The husband was thrilled to receive a bonus at work. Excitedly, he shared the news with his family and invited them to celebrate his achievement at a restaurant.
The husband made all the arrangements—choosing the restaurant, the meals, and drinks. It was intended to be an evening full of joy, celebrating his professional success.
However, when the bill arrived, the wife was caught off guard. She’d assumed her husband would cover the costs since it was his celebration. Shockingly, he handed her the bill and said, “Take care of it.” He expected her to treat this as her gift to him, congratulating him on his success.
The Man Claimed His Wife Was Bitter
They began to argue right there in the restaurant. Her husband accused her of being “visibly bitter.” Despite his insistence, she stood her ground, feeling it was unreasonable for him to expect her to pay for every family member’s meal on his special occasion.
Things took a turn for the worse when he revealed he hadn’t received his bonus yet. He pleaded with her to pay for the dinner, promising repayment after he got his money.
Frustrated, she decided to only pay for her own meal. This act angered not only her husband but also his family. The situation became chaotic, prompting her to leave the restaurant and go home alone.
Following the incident, her husband’s family bombarded her with unwanted calls. The couple’s relationship was clearly strained, and the tension was palpable at home.
Even after her husband came home, they continued to argue about the evening. He claimed that if roles were reversed and she had received a bonus, he would have celebrated her achievements, willingly covering the expenses for everyone.
