Guy Sides With His Mom As Wife Asks Her To Keep Her Meds Out Of 4YO’s Possible Reach, Drama Ensues

Whether it be couples, parents, siblings, or friends, relationships can thrive only when there is respect for each other. In fact, it is literally one of the most basic foundations of any bond, and things can get messed up pretty quickly if it is missing.

Speaking of respect, this woman was absolutely stunned when her husband suddenly acted rudely and lashed out at her. All she wanted was for her mother-in-law to keep her meds out of their kid’s reach, but little did she know it would spark a conflict. Well, read on to find out what happened!

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Parenting is pretty stressful, as adults have to ensure that their kids don’t pull off something crazy

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The poster’s in-laws were staying in a room right next to her 4-year-old, and her mother-in-law kept her meds within reach of the kid

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She expressed her concerns to her husband that the kid might grab the meds, but he launched into a tirade about how insignificant it was

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The poster was shocked, so she called out his behavior, and he apologized for being rude but blamed her for always getting her way

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Eventually, she had to ask her mother-in-law to move the medicine box, and her husband was still angry with her

In today’s story, the original poster (OP) tells us about a conflict she had with her husband. Her in-laws were staying with them for a few months to look after their 4-year-old, as they recently had their second kid. The problem started because of her diabetic mother-in-law, who kept her medicines in a plastic tub on the dresser, and their room was right next to the kid’s room.

Now, OP was worried that the child would pull it down as it was kept within its reach. Well, when she expressed her concern to her husband for the first time, he said that it was not a big deal. However, our lady couldn’t let it go when her in-laws decided to stay for a few more months. She broached the subject again, but this time, her husband just lashed out at her. 

He went into a tirade about how he was busy, and she was bothering him with insignificant things constantly. Well, she was taken aback by his reaction and called him out immediately. Eventually, he did apologize, but still kept mumbling about how she always “got her way.” After she vented online, netizens were shocked by his rude and disrespectful behavior.

They also warned her that the kid’s safety was of utmost importance and the meds had to be moved. Much to their relief, she soon gave an update that he agreed to speak to his mother, but he was mad at her. Well, OP decided to take things into her own hands, used a translator app to communicate her concern (as his mother couldn’t speak English), and finally got the meds moved out of reach.

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To get deeper insight into the matter, Bored Panda got in touch with Eden Lobo, a counselor and psychology professor. She claimed that while it might seem like a low probability risk, its consequences can be pretty severe. Any responsible parent should consider this while making safety decisions within the household, she added.

“Even if the guy felt that it was a minor issue, the way he just dismissed his postpartum wife’s concern was messed up. This invalidation can erode trust, increase resentment, and make partners hesitant to raise concerns at all. Especially, considering the wife’s mental health is not at its best after delivery, it can affect her way more than the man realizes,” Prof. Lobo explained.

The husband also accused OP of “being a problem,” and our expert noted that it was a low blow. It suggests that her perception of risk is wrong or exaggerated, so she might start second-guessing her own opinions. Besides, his ability to not communicate something so basic to his own parent was problematic in itself, Prof. Lobo narrated.

Our expert also discussed his behavior after the conflict. He was still angry with her, and ultimately, she was the one who ended up communicating the concern to his mother. Prof. Lobo suggested that there could be certain underlying issues that he has with his parents. 

“It can also be considered inappropriate in some cultures. However, parents shouldn’t compromise on anything when it comes to the safety of their children,” she summed up. Well, I am glad that at least OP made sure those meds were out of reach. Don’t you think so, too? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Netizens were shocked by the rude husband, and they reminded the poster that her child’s safety comes before everything else

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