A Father’s Struggle with a Wife Who Keeps Him Away from His Children
For seven years, the man has been married to his wife, and together they have three children. On the surface, their life appears stable and happy. However, behind closed doors, there is an emotional battle that has left him feeling isolated and frustrated.
The father shared his story on Reddit, seeking advice from others who might understand or offer guidance. He described how his wife, who was once more open to sharing parenting responsibilities, has become increasingly restrictive over time. Initially, she was supportive when their oldest child was born, but things began to change during her pregnancy with the twins.
From that point on, the man noticed a shift in his wife's behavior. She would often tell him to do chores or run errands when he wanted to spend time with their children. She kept the kids close to her, sometimes even avoiding family activities if he suggested spending time together. The situation worsened after the birth of the twins, as the wife began to forbid him from approaching the children at all.
Every time he tried to feed or change a baby, she would tell him to go back to bed or run some errands. If he attempted to hold or interact with the children, it felt like he was committing a crime. When he asked about the issue, she would dismiss it, telling him there was nothing wrong and that he should focus on being useful instead.
One incident stands out in particular. While his wife was on the phone with her sister, he decided to put their oldest child to bed and feed the twins. Upon returning, she became furious, yelling at him for taking the initiative without her. He explained that he wasn’t breaking any schedule and that she had been busy, but she insisted that wasn’t the point.
As the conflicts continued, the man found himself constantly caught in arguments. Whenever he took time off work to be with the children, his wife would be ready for a fight. If he didn't engage, she would find other ways to keep the kids away from him. He expressed his discomfort, but she dismissed it as his imagination.
The situation reached a breaking point when his wife was hospitalized. During this time, he took days off work to care for the children, only to be told by his wife to return to work and let the kids stay with her parents until she came home. Even while in the hospital, she screamed at him for having the kids. She sent her parents twice to try and take them from him.
After she recovered, he confronted her, stating that the situation couldn’t continue and that they should consider divorce. She responded by calling him a villain for trying to break up their family. His own parents also advised him to find a way to make it work, but he found no resolution.
The Reddit community responded strongly to the post, with over 2,600 comments. Many users believed that the wife needed therapy and warned that if the man decided to pursue a divorce, he should document the behavior and gather evidence. Some suggested reaching out to the wife’s parents to uncover potential underlying issues, while others emphasized the need to consult legal experts and record incidents where possible.
One user pointed out that parenting should be a partnership, not a one-sided control. Another highlighted that the wife’s refusal to communicate or seek help indicated deeper problems. Several users warned that the wife might attempt to interfere with custody if the man pursued a divorce, urging him to prepare detailed notes for legal proceedings.
Another reader, Rita, shared a similar story about caring for her grandchildren after her son’s wife passed away. However, a new woman in her son’s life has created a difficult ultimatum: either give up the kids or be cut out of their lives entirely. Her story raises questions about whether she is a loving grandmother or a controlling figure.
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