My wife thought she was being clever when she offered my services to help her brother move. She planned to head out and have fun with our son. When I uncovered the truth, I gained the upper hand, and she ended up with egg on her face! That day, she learned never to take advantage of my good heart.
My Wife Volunteered Me to Help Her Family Move While She Went to a Hockey Game with Her Friend – I Taught Her a Lesson
A couple of months ago, my wife’s younger brother, Bill, and his girlfriend, Sandra, were planning to move into an apartment together. But, there was a logistic problem. Bill’s studio apartment didn’t have enough room for Sandra’s belongings.
They needed help moving Sandra’s things into storage temporarily. My brother-in-law (BIL) asked if we could assist in moving everything to a storage unit.
My Wife Volunteered Me to Help Her Family Move While She Went to a Hockey Game with Her Friend – I Taught Her a Lesson
Initially, my wife, Geraldine, agreed, but she volunteered ME to help without asking for my consent. She planned to stay home with our four-year-old son, Justin. But, a few weeks before the move, I asked Geraldine if her mother could look after Justin so she could help me and my BIL.
Reluctantly, my wife agreed and called her mother. “Mom, could you please watch Justin for a few hours when we help Bill move?” Since I couldn’t hear the other side of the conversation, Geraldine relayed the message to me.
My Wife Volunteered Me to Help Her Family Move While She Went to a Hockey Game with Her Friend – I Taught Her a Lesson
Her mother agreed, saying she would love quality time with her “delightful grandson.” However, days before the move, my MIL called Geraldine, saying she had caught a cold and couldn’t babysit Justin as planned. This threw a spanner in the works for Geraldine and me. We couldn’t bring our son along during the move as he’d only get in the way.
My Wife Volunteered Me to Help Her Family Move While She Went to a Hockey Game with Her Friend – I Taught Her a Lesson
So Geraldine said she asked a friend, who also had a child the same age, if she could babysit. Without any feedback, I assumed all was set for the big day.
You Won’t Believe What Happened Next
On the morning of the move, my wife dropped a bombshell on me as I was preparing to leave. “The friend I asked to babysit Justin got last-minute suite tickets to a playoff hockey game and invited me and our son.”
My Wife Volunteered Me to Help Her Family Move While She Went to a Hockey Game with Her Friend – I Taught Her a Lesson
I was livid. Frustrated, I still didn’t want to disappoint my BIL, so I agreed to handle the move alone. Yet, as I drove off, all I could think was:
“I’m missing his first big sporting event!”
My Wife Volunteered Me to Help Her Family Move While She Went to a Hockey Game with Her Friend – I Taught Her a Lesson
Notifications from my wife streamed in, sending photos and videos of the game to our family group chat. I was upset and jealous because they seemed to be having a wonderful time without me.
My Wife Volunteered Me to Help Her Family Move While She Went to a Hockey Game with Her Friend – I Taught Her a Lesson
On my way to help Bill, I decided to check on my MIL since I hadn’t seen her since she fell ill. To my shock, she looked healthy and in great spirits!
My Wife Volunteered Me to Help Her Family Move While She Went to a Hockey Game with Her Friend – I Taught Her a Lesson
She asked why we hadn’t asked her to watch Justin in weeks. “I miss that cute little guy and his hilarious stories. You two are really depriving me!” I realized she had never been ill—my wife never asked her to babysit.
Apologizing to my MIL, I headed to Sandra’s place. When I arrived, nothing was packed! That was the last straw. I told my BIL, “Oops, my apologies! I was on my way to help, but it seems I got the timing wrong.”
My Wife Volunteered Me to Help Her Family Move While She Went to a Hockey Game with Her Friend – I Taught Her a Lesson
I continued, “Give my wife a call once everything is boxed up and the U-Haul is ready. She’ll be free to help load it.” Then, I left.
My Wife Volunteered Me to Help Her Family Move While She Went to a Hockey Game with Her Friend – I Taught Her a Lesson
Instead of stewing in anger, I called friends and joined them for a round of golf. I sent cheerful pictures to our family chat—just as my wife had from the game.
Confused, she texted asking where I was. I replied nonchalantly, “Oh, just a last-minute invitation.” Later, she returned from the game glowing with excitement. Bill soured her mood when he called to say they were ready to move.
My Wife Volunteered Me to Help Her Family Move While She Went to a Hockey Game with Her Friend – I Taught Her a Lesson
I told Geraldine I was taking our son to an amusement park for some bonding time. She didn’t have time to ask about the move before I was out the door. I later texted her:
“You’re free now, so you can help your brother.”
My Wife Volunteered Me to Help Her Family Move While She Went to a Hockey Game with Her Friend – I Taught Her a Lesson
When we returned home, she was flustered and exhausted. “What happened today? Why did you leave Bill hanging?”
“I thought a last-minute change of plans was acceptable,” I said, the irony not lost on her. “Seems like you had a blast at the game. Bill and his girlfriend now can appreciate the value of being prepared, can’t they?”
My Wife Volunteered Me to Help Her Family Move While She Went to a Hockey Game with Her Friend – I Taught Her a Lesson
It was a lesson in respect and honesty for both my wife and her brother. She learned not to volunteer people without discussion and not to lie about plans. Bill learned to value others’ time and be organized.
From that day, our relationship saw an improved understanding of communication and mutual support. Sometimes, someone needs to feel what you feel to value you. In the following story, a wife makes her husband walk in her shoes to stop being called lazy, changing their dynamic for the better.
My Husband Called Me Lazy, So I Taught Him a Valuable Lesson
Hi, I’m Wendy. Over the years, my husband Donny turned from the sweetest guy into someone who constantly criticized me, calling me lazy for not keeping the house pristine while managing work and our two kids.
My Wife Volunteered Me to Help Her Family Move While She Went to a Hockey Game with Her Friend – I Taught Her a Lesson
After a humiliating public outburst from him over my suggestion to drive closer to pick up some heavy boxes, I reached my breaking point. Instead of lashing out, I planned for Donny to experience my daily chaos firsthand.
I booked a week-long business trip, leaving him detailed instructions about the kids’ schedules and meals. He would have to handle everything.
My Wife Volunteered Me to Help Her Family Move While She Went to a Hockey Game with Her Friend – I Taught Her a Lesson
Throughout that week, his phone calls transformed from shock to desperation. He confessed how hard it was to keep up and apologized for calling me lazy. When I returned, the change in him was profound. The house was decent, but the real transformation was in his appreciation.
My Wife Volunteered Me to Help Her Family Move While She Went to a Hockey Game with Her Friend – I Taught Her a Lesson
He greeted me with a warm hug and a genuine, “I had no idea how tough this was. How do you do it all?”
From then on, Donny stopped criticizing. He started helping more around the house, stepping up as a partner. This experience saved our marriage and made it stronger, giving us a deeper understanding of each other’s contributions. So, that’s my story of how a little role reversal saved our marriage. What about you? Any similar experiences?
My Wife Volunteered Me to Help Her Family Move While She Went to a Hockey Game with Her Friend – I Taught Her a Lesson
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