Husband Keeps Getting Bothered By Pregnant Wife’s Ungrateful And Entitled Behaviour

OP (35M) is concerned about his pregnant wife’s (29F) negative behavior, which has been present before pregnancy. He helps with chores but struggles with her indirect requests. He suggested a more polite approach, but she refused, claiming her culture justifies her behavior towards husbands. She regrets marrying someone with a Western upbringing and insists on being treated negatively. OP is concerned about the constant negativity and lack of effort for self-improvement. He has tolerated her behavior during her period but finds it challenging now.

While understanding pregnancy hormones, OP questions the 24/7 negativity. He previously requested empathy and improvement, but she declined. OP asks AITA?

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Pregnant wife complains OP (35M) isn’t doing enough. Both have demanding jobs. OP is concerned about her negativity and lack of effort for self-improvement.

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OP helps with chores but is bothered by wife’s indirect requests. He suggests better communication. Wife insists on her approach.

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OP’s wife expects him to fulfill requests without direct communication, then criticizes him if he doesn’t meet her expectations.

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OP suggested his pregnant wife use politeness, but she refused, asserting she should be obeyed unquestioningly due to pregnancy.

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OP’s pregnant wife insists he be a ‘robot’ obeying her demands, claiming it’s her right due to pregnancy.

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She’s sweet to everyone except OP, getting her ‘real self’—negative and demanding.

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She says cultural norms justify her treating OP negatively. She regrets marrying someone with a Western upbringing.

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OP understands she may have pregnancy hormones. If this was the case, she would accept and bear with it temporarily.

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OP’d wait for the time when she becomes nice again, but now she’s like this 24/7, asked her to be more empathetic, but she refuses self-improvement.

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She’s from East Asia, lived there, but settled in London with OP. OP asks AITA for being bothrered?

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Now that you have read the story, it’s time for you to see what Redditors had to say about this. Read till the end to see what are other people’s opinions on this. Don’t forget to share your own opinion at the end of this article.

Pregnancy doesn’t justify mistreatment, and communication is key for a healthy relationship.

Expecting basic courtesy isn’t too much, and it’s important to address communication issues.

NTA – Your feelings are valid.

Expecting basic courtesy isn’t too much, and it’s important to address communication issues.

Open communication and understanding are essential for both partners.

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