The Original Post
my husband refuses to look for a job even though I think it would be good for him (And we could use the additional income), but he just says he’s, “got too much on his plate already”.
That being monitoring these stupid subreddits. And Everytime I bring it up he claims what he’s doing is unpaid labor similar to that of a homemaker. But he doesn’t clean or cook or do any of that the way he used to. He just monitors his stupid subreddits. I don’t know what to do.
Sometimes I want to leave him because I believe I may not be able to reach him.
What Reddit Said
Redditors were quick to call out the husband’s delusional priorities. The top comment sarcastically predicted the post would be mysteriously deleted by mods, highlighting the irony of the situation. Meanwhile, other users offered practical advice to make the husband face reality.
The most upvoted suggestion was brilliant in its simplicity. If moderating is truly his “job,” then he should pay the internet and electricity bills from his earnings. This reality check would force him to confront the financial truth of his situation.
The Verdict
Reddit’s consensus was clear: the husband is living in fantasy land. While volunteer work has value, claiming that thinking reddit moderating is a job while refusing actual employment is completely unreasonable. This represents a classic case of relationship issues where one partner has lost touch with reality and responsibility.
Original post from r/TrueOffMyChest (1,006 upvotes, 189 comments)