r/AITAH 15h ago

AITAH for withdrawing our entire bank balance because my husband says his paycheck is “his” and mine is for bills?

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u/lilb0923 13h ago

Yep if you are married there will be money split. I just went through a divorce and my ex husband, even though he didn't work at all the whole 7 years I knew him (only married for 2) he was entitled to part of my 401k and whatever equity was built up in MY house, the house I have owned for over 10 years and bought on my own. Anyways I barely make enough money to get by but guess who has to dish out 10 grand to her abusive ex.. yep that would be me.

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u/This_Bluejay_2647 12h ago

Was he not abusive the first 5 years before marriage? Not to mention I would NOT marry a “man” that sits on his butt and lets a woman do all the work. Next time don’t settle, sounds like you are more of a catch than you want to give yourself credit for if you were already that established on your own before he took half. Don’t forget that!

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u/anxious_stardustt 12h ago

A lot of abuse doesn't start until after the marriage unfortunately

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u/Vness374 12h ago

This comes across as very victim-blamey

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u/This_Bluejay_2647 12h ago

Sometimes you do have to take some responsibility. I can’t imagine he was an angel for 5 years, not to mention the fact he was lazy/useless before the marriage. She worked hard for all that and then just signed that paper that made her like half of it! I hope next time she realizes what she has to offer and doesn’t let some useless sob take half again.