A 24-year-old man sought advice on Reddit after a celebratory dinner with his wife and her friends took an unexpected turn. Following their recent wedding, the couple chose a high-end steakhouse for a lavish celebration. However, when the bill arrived, the wife’s comment, “The man should always pay for the wife and her friends,” stirred tension.
Uncomfortable with the expectation, the husband placed money covering only his and his wife’s meals on the table and left amid teasing from the friends. The wife, upset by the perceived humiliation, scolded him upon returning home, leading to him seeking refuge at a friend’s house.
The husband’s post generated a significant response on Reddit, with users supporting him and labeling him “NTA” (Not The A**hole). Later, he admitted fault for not contributing more to cover the total cost and confronted his wife to understand her perspective. The incident raised questions about expectations and highlighted a discordant moment in their eight-year relationship.
