A recent query on the popular subreddit “Am I The A**hole?” has sparked renewed interest after gaining traction on X (formerly Twitter). A woman turned to the internet seeking advice on a domestic issue: her husband’s request for her to quit her job and become a housewife. Feeling unsettled by this proposal, she proposed a unique condition: in exchange for giving up her career, she asked for half of her husband’s company.
“My husband and I, both 35, have been married for six years with two children and one on the way. He suggested I become a housewife for our family’s benefit,” she explained in her post.
AITAH for telling my husband that he needs to give me half his company if he wants me to be a housewife?
byu/Status-Mention6793 inAITAH
Her reasoning behind requesting ownership in the company was grounded in securing her financial future, particularly if the marriage ended in divorce. She argued that sacrificing her career to care for their children would diminish her earning potential, whereas his income would likely increase over time.
“After thoughtful consideration, I proposed that I’d agree only if I received half of his company. While I hope for a lasting marriage, securing my financial future is prudent,” she shared.
Reactions to her post were mixed. Many supported her stance, emphasizing her right to financial security and independence in case of marital changes. One commenter wrote, “NTA (not the a**hole). You deserve financial security as much as he does. Stand your ground.”
Following discussions, the woman later updated that her husband agreed to her demand and gave her 49% ownership in the company.
