When her husband came home late from a boys’ trip, she accidentally locked him out — now he says he may never get over it.
The backstory and early dynamics
The wife, in her 30s, stayed home caring for their two young children, aged 3 and 1. Her husband, in his 40s, had gone on a boys’ trip from Thursday to Monday. While he worked hard and needed a break, she was handling the kids alone for several days — exhausted but managing.
As part of her nightly routine, she always locked the garage door that led into the house before going to bed. It was a simple habit, one she followed automatically every night.
The moment things shifted
Her husband’s flight home was delayed. He was supposed to arrive at 11 p.m. but didn’t get back until after 1 a.m. When he got home, he found the garage door locked. He knocked, and she opened it within a minute — but that minute changed everything.
The final confrontation
Instead of being relieved, his first words were: “Did you do it on purpose?”
She was stunned. Everyone in the house — including the kids — was now awake at 1 a.m., and yet he thought she’d intentionally locked him out.
She denied any ill intent, explaining it was just her usual routine. But he didn’t seem to care. He said this was “the lowest he’d felt in a long time,” and days later, he was still stewing over it.
The fallout
By Wednesday, he was still upset, claiming he didn’t know “if or when he’d get over it.” She, on the other hand, was baffled — it was an honest mistake, and she felt his reaction was way out of proportion.
Now, she’s questioning whether she really did something wrong or if her husband’s anger stems from something deeper.
What Reddit Thinks
Most Reddit users sided with her — calling her NTA (Not The Asshole).
Sample responses:
- “He’s being way too dramatic. You let him in within 60 seconds. That’s not betrayal — that’s bedtime.”
- “He’s projecting something else. Nobody holds a grudge over a locked door for days unless there’s more going on.”
- “If he’s that hurt over a simple accident, maybe he needs to ask himself why he feels so fragile.”
A Final Thought
Was his hurt about the lock — or did it unlock something deeper in their relationship? Sometimes, a small mistake reveals big emotional cracks. What do you think — is this about trust, ego, or just exhaustion?
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