June 6, 2025 at 7:55 am

Her Husband Didn’t Make Any Effort On Mother’s Day, So She Plans To Give Him A Taste Of His Own Medicine

by Heide Lazaro

Woman is crying and upset on the couch

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When a mom has little kids, it’s up to the husband to make Mother’s Day special for his wife.

Unfortunately, not all husbands are up to the task.

This woman was treated terribly by her husband on Mother’s Day.

She felt hurt and unappreciated.

Now that Father’s Day is coming up, she wants to give him a taste of his own medicine.

Is that fair? Read the full story below.

AITA for wanting to treat Father’s Day the same way my husband treated Mother’s Day?

I (30sF) am a stay-at-home mom of a 5-year-old and an 11-month-old.

I’m currently pregnant.

My due date is in September.

My husband is currently out of work due to health issues.

This woman’s husband made promises for Mother’s Day.

He recently went on a fishing trip with his dad.

I had no problem with that, it’s something he loves.

But he promised to be home early Sunday so we could spend Mother’s Day together.

She was looking forward to it.

I spent Saturday cleaning the house.

I also prepped sides for the ribs he said he’d make.

I was really looking forward to just relaxing. I wanted to feel appreciated.

He broke his promise.

Instead, he didn’t show up until 2:30 pm.

By then, I had taken care of the kids.

I made all the food and cooked the ribs myself.

He got her a thoughtless gift.

When he got home, he was upset I was being distant.

He gave me a gift that he had me pick up.

It’s an ice maker, something he also wanted. He thought that should smooth everything over.

He didn’t do anything else.

Then he invited his parents over to watch hockey.

I hated that, so I asked him to change it.

He didn’t lift a finger the rest of the day.

She feels unappreciated.

This isn’t new behavior.

I’m usually the last person he considers.

I handle the kids, the house, everything, but when it comes to me, it’s like the bare minimum is “enough.”

She plans on giving him the same treatment.

I’m feeling hurt and frustrated.

Part of me wants to do the same thing on Father’s Day.

I want to make a point.

Would I be a jerk if I did?

Let’s check out the comments of other people on Reddit.

This person suggests mirroring his energy.

Screenshot 2025 05 23 at 1.58.53 AM Her Husband Didnt Make Any Effort On Mothers Day, So She Plans To Give Him A Taste Of His Own Medicine

Here’s an honest opinion from this person.

Screenshot 2025 05 23 at 1.59.15 AM Her Husband Didnt Make Any Effort On Mothers Day, So She Plans To Give Him A Taste Of His Own Medicine

This user shares a valid point.

Screenshot 2025 05 23 at 1.59.49 AM Her Husband Didnt Make Any Effort On Mothers Day, So She Plans To Give Him A Taste Of His Own Medicine

You both need to talk, says this person.

Screenshot 2025 05 23 at 2.00.08 AM Her Husband Didnt Make Any Effort On Mothers Day, So She Plans To Give Him A Taste Of His Own Medicine

Finally, people are telling her to run.

Screenshot 2025 05 23 at 2.00.34 AM Her Husband Didnt Make Any Effort On Mothers Day, So She Plans To Give Him A Taste Of His Own Medicine

Moms deserve all the love and care every day of the year.

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