When I walked into the kitchen, the last thing I expected was to find a poster of my husband’s ex-wife plastered across our fridge. What began as a cruel joke intended to ‘motivate’ me spiraled into a plot that left him regretting his actions deeply.
I woke up feeling like I hadn’t slept a wink. My daughter Ava had kept me up all night, and I was a mess. I dragged myself to the kitchen, desperate for a moment of peace with my coffee.
But there it was on the fridge — a giant print of Monica, Eric’s ex-wife, staring back at me with a smug smile.
My Husband Put up a Poster of His Ex-Wife in the Kitchen to Motivate Me to Lose Weight — I Made Him Regret It
“Morning, babe,” Eric said, not even looking up from his phone.
“Don’t call me babe. What the heck is this?” I demanded, pointing at the picture, my voice trembling.
He glanced at the photo, then back at me, casually. “Just a little motivation for you. So you remember what a real woman is supposed to look like.”
I was floored. The audacity of this man. Rage boiled inside me, but I could barely form words. I stood there, stunned, as he sipped his coffee like nothing had happened.
My Husband Put up a Poster of His Ex-Wife in the Kitchen to Motivate Me to Lose Weight — I Made Him Regret It
“You can’t be serious, Eric,” I finally managed to say, my voice just a whisper.
He shrugged, still looking at his phone. “I thought it might help. You know, get you back into shape. For your own good.”
I left the kitchen, my heart breaking. I couldn’t let him see me cry. Ava started fussing in the living room, pulling me back into my relentless daily routine.
My Husband Put up a Poster of His Ex-Wife in the Kitchen to Motivate Me to Lose Weight — I Made Him Regret It
Later, while Ava napped, I sat on the couch staring at my phone, Eric’s cruel words searing my mind.
What did he know about real women? About real struggles? I felt a surge of anger. Eric needed to understand the cruelty of his actions. That’s when an idea began to form.
I pulled up Monica’s number. We weren’t close, but we had met a few times, enough to be civil. My thumb hovered over the call button. I thought of that hateful poster, of Eric’s smug face. I pressed call.
My Husband Put up a Poster of His Ex-Wife in the Kitchen to Motivate Me to Lose Weight — I Made Him Regret It
“Hello?”
“Hi, Monica. It’s Jane. I… I need your help.”
Monica was silent for a moment. “Jane? What’s going on?”
I told her everything. From the sleepless nights with Ava to the insulting poster. She listened quietly. When I finished, there was a long pause.
“That’s… That’s unbelievable,” she finally said, anger in her voice. “What do you need me to do?”
My Husband Put up a Poster of His Ex-Wife in the Kitchen to Motivate Me to Lose Weight — I Made Him Regret It
“I want you to come stay with us. Just for a little while. I want Eric to experience living with his ‘ideal’ woman again.”
Monica laughed, a bit bitterly. “Oh, I’d love to. Let’s give him a taste of his own medicine.”
The Plan Unfolds
We spent an hour planning. Monica would move in for a few days while I took Ava to my parents’. Everything would be set up, and Monica would arrive just as I was leaving.
My Husband Put up a Poster of His Ex-Wife in the Kitchen to Motivate Me to Lose Weight — I Made Him Regret It
The day arrived quickly. I packed our bags, making sure we had all the baby essentials. Eric came home as I was finishing up, looking puzzled.
“What’s going on?” he asked, eyeing the packed bags.
“We’re going to my parents’ for a few days,” I said, trying to keep my voice even. “You can manage here, right?”
He frowned but didn’t argue. The doorbell rang, and he went to answer it. Monica walked in, suitcase in hand.
My Husband Put up a Poster of His Ex-Wife in the Kitchen to Motivate Me to Lose Weight — I Made Him Regret It
“Monica?” Eric’s eyes widened.
“Hey, Eric,” Monica said with a smirk. “Jane invited me to stay for a bit.”
He looked between us, completely baffled. “What’s going on?”
“You wanted company, right?” I kissed Ava’s forehead. “See you in a few days.”
As I walked out, I felt triumphant. Monica looked like the cat that got the cream, and Eric stood there, mouth agape. I drove to my parents’ with a sense of vindication.
My Husband Put up a Poster of His Ex-Wife in the Kitchen to Motivate Me to Lose Weight — I Made Him Regret It
This had to work. Eric needed to see his cruelty for what it was, to feel the sting of his own actions and understand the value of respect and love.
Monica would sleep in the guest room and make Eric’s life challenging — leaving messes, criticizing him, demanding attention. Everything he thought he wanted from an ‘ideal’ woman. I hoped he would come to regret ever putting up that poster.
My Husband Put up a Poster of His Ex-Wife in the Kitchen to Motivate Me to Lose Weight — I Made Him Regret It
The drive was quiet, Ava dozing in the backseat. Eric’s stunned face flashed in my mind. I hoped this would be the wake-up call he needed.
A Surprising Morning
The next morning, Eric was greeted by a sight he never expected — Monica in the kitchen, making coffee and a huge mess.
“Good morning,” she said cheerfully, as if nothing was amiss.
My Husband Put up a Poster of His Ex-Wife in the Kitchen to Motivate Me to Lose Weight — I Made Him Regret It
“Monica? What are you still doing here?” Eric looked around, hoping she might say this was all a joke.
“Didn’t you hear Jane? She invited me to stay,” she replied sweetly. “Get used to it.”
Eric stood dumbstruck. “Uh, what?”
The first day was a nightmare. Monica left dishes in the sink, dirty clothes on the floor, and constantly criticized him. “Eric, you used to be more organized. What happened?”
My Husband Put up a Poster of His Ex-Wife in the Kitchen to Motivate Me to Lose Weight — I Made Him Regret It
By the second day, Eric was frantic. He called me several times, each voicemail more desperate. “Jane, please come home. I’m sorry. I was wrong. I miss you and Ava. Please, just come back.”
I sat in my childhood bedroom, Ava sleeping peacefully, feeling both satisfied and a touch sorrowful. Eric’s desperation marked a shift in his understanding, but the pain he had caused was real and deep.
My Husband Put up a Poster of His Ex-Wife in the Kitchen to Motivate Me to Lose Weight — I Made Him Regret It
My parents were my support during those days. “You need to decide what’s best for you and Ava,” my mom said, holding my hand. “But remember, you deserve respect.”
On the third day, I decided to return. Eric needed to face me. I packed our things and drove home, my heart pounding.
My Husband Put up a Poster of His Ex-Wife in the Kitchen to Motivate Me to Lose Weight — I Made Him Regret It
When I walked in, the house was a mess. Eric sat slumped on the couch, looking utterly defeated. He jumped up when he saw me, relief and guilt on his face.
“Jane, I’m so sorry,” he began, his voice cracking. “I was an idiot. I didn’t understand how much I hurt you.”
I took a deep breath. “Eric, this is about respect. I need to know you value me for who I am, not who you want me to be.”
My Husband Put up a Poster of His Ex-Wife in the Kitchen to Motivate Me to Lose Weight — I Made Him Regret It
He nodded, tears in his eyes. “I get it now. Monica really opened my eyes. I don’t want to lose you. I’ll do whatever it takes to make this right.”
We sat and had the hardest conversation of our lives. I laid out my expectations — respect, partnership, and genuine support. Eric listened, truly listened, for the first time in a long while.
He promised to change, to be the husband and father we deserved.
My Husband Put up a Poster of His Ex-Wife in the Kitchen to Motivate Me to Lose Weight — I Made Him Regret It
Over the following weeks, Eric kept his word. He took on more parenting duties, giving me time to care for myself. He emotionally supported me, showing genuine interest in my well-being.
One evening, we sat together in the living room. Eric had replaced Monica’s poster with a family photo taken just after Ava was born. A simple gesture, but it spoke volumes.
“We’re in this together,” Eric said, wrapping his arm around me. “I love you, Jane. For who you are.”
My Husband Put up a Poster of His Ex-Wife in the Kitchen to Motivate Me to Lose Weight — I Made Him Regret It
I looked at Ava playing on the floor and felt a peace I hadn’t known in a long time. We had a long road ahead, but we were moving in the right direction. And for the first time, I believed we could truly be happy.
As the sun set, casting a warm glow over our home, I felt a renewed sense of hope. We were stronger now, having faced our demons. Sharing a quiet moment of unity, I knew we had turned a corner.
A new beginning. A stronger family. And a love that could weather any storm.
My Husband Put up a Poster of His Ex-Wife in the Kitchen to Motivate Me to Lose Weight — I Made Him Regret It
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