In August 2022, an anonymous woman shared her story on Reddit’s “AITA” forum. She and her husband, both in their 30s, hadn’t traveled abroad recently. Her husband, who usually took annual trips with his best friend, invited her along this year. As a stay-at-home mom, she depended on her husband for expenses, including her plane ticket, while their children stayed with her mother.

The woman discovered her husband had booked first-class tickets for himself and his friend, while she was assigned economy class. When confronted, he angrily responded, “I paid for your ticket… Isn’t that enough?” and suggested economy class was suitable since she didn’t have a job. Hurt by his words, she decided not to go on the trip.

Her husband later pleaded with her to reconsider, but she declined. His friend texted her, calling her entitled and justifying his initial opposition to her joining. She blocked the friend due to his increasing disrespect over the past months.

The Reddit community overwhelmingly supported the woman, labeling her “NTA.” One user noted that all her husband’s earnings should be considered shared funds, highlighting the disrespect shown. Another commenter questioned the best friend’s role, while others emphasized her equal contributions as a stay-at-home mom. They condemned the husband’s actions as financial abuse, urging the woman to reconsider her marriage.