My name is Amanda, a 45-year-old nurse, married to Dave, who has been unemployed for over a year. Despite my exhausting 12-hour shifts, Dave barely contributes to the household. One night, I ordered a pizza after work, only to find he had eaten it all, leaving me crusts. Furious, I devised a plan.

The next day, I made Dave a hearty breakfast, then visited my tech-savvy sister. Together, we blocked his internet, redirecting him to a message about treating me better. Frustrated, Dave couldn’t use the internet or send emails.

I stopped cooking and cleaning for him. After a week, he apologized sincerely, promising to change. I lifted the internet block but warned him of consequences if his behavior didn’t improve. Now, Dave helps around the house and is actively job hunting. He even landed a promising interview!

Our relationship improved significantly, teaching Dave to respect me and reminding me of my worth. Sometimes, a little petty revenge is the perfect catalyst for change.