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Man Is Done With Wife Always Making Them Miss Flights, Boards Plane Alone And Leaves Her Behind
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Man Is Done With Wife Always Making Them Miss Flights, Boards Plane Alone And Leaves Her Behind

Man Is Done With Wife Always Making Them Miss Flights, Boards Plane Alone And Leaves Her BehindHusband's Frustration Boils Over As He Abandons Wife And Boards Plane Alone Due To Her Starbucks CravingHusband Is Sick And Tired Of Missing Flights Because Of Wife, Leaves Without HerWife Misses Flight Because She Went To Get Starbucks, So The Husband Leaves Without Her“We Will Get There When We Get There”: Wife Abandoned At Airport Because Of Carefree AttitudeMan Leaves Wife Behind At Airport While He Boards The Plane, Sparks Online Debate“I Want Starbucks”: Woman Refuses To Speak With Husband After He Boards Plane Without HerWoman Gives Husband The Silent Treatment Because He Left Her At The Airport, He Thinks It's Her Fault
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Compatibility in a romantic relationship doesn’t mean that partners have to share the same likes and dislikes or have the same hobbies.

On the contrary. People can have completely different interests and still have a fulfilling, long-lasting relationship. They can even have disagreements — what matters is navigating them.

So when Reddit user Anguy1284 recently got into a big argument with his wife, the man turned to the subreddit ‘Two Hot Takes’ for help.

In his post, he explained he got so fed up with his wife’s poor time management that when she was late to a flight they were supposed to take, he boarded the plane without her, which she thinks makes him a jerk.

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    Due to this woman’s poor time management, she missed a flight that she was supposed to take with her husband

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    However, he still got on the plane, and left without her

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    This story alone doesn’t mean that its author and his wife aren’t meant for each other

    Research shows that when people meet potential partners, they unconsciously test them for compatibility against their internal criteria.

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    A 2022 study notes that people tend to weigh the similarities and differences between themselves and potential partners in order to check if they’re compatible and whether a romantic relationship is viable.

    So the Redditor and his partner probably wouldn’t have ended up together if they thought they were very different from one another. Daily life is full of nuance, and if two people have a bit of trouble in one area, that doesn’t mean that their entire relationship is deteriorating. Again, it’s how they overcome these challenges that matters.

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    Couples can improve their compatibility

    According to Dr. Cheryl Fraser, a Buddhist sex therapist from Duncan, British Colombia, partners can improve their compatibility. But it’s a choice they both have to make.

    To illustrate her point, she likes the example of the extroverted, adventuring cyclist and the introverted, book-loving antique collector.

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    While they may sound like people from different worlds at first, their relationship may still work if they meet in the middle through shared intimate moments and acts of thoughtfulness.

    “The next morning I’m up at dawn climbing into my biking gear,” Fraser introduces the scenario. “I kiss you softly goodbye and leave a steaming cup of tea on your bedside table.”

    “And when I drag my bruised, sweaty, happy self home, you present me with a tiny antique bicycle crafted from simple, twisted bits of scrap metal that you found when you pawed through a box of junk in a dusty, windowless shop.”

    When it comes to relationship compatibility, irreconcilable differences are the true deal breakers. For instance, wanting versus not wanting children or only one partner expecting monogamy.

    While this whole airport situation has been unpleasant to both husband and wife, it sounds like they can still work it out when all the emotions settle down. If they decide to, of course.

    Image credits: Jasmin Wedding Photography (not the actual photo)

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    The man’s story has gone viral, and received a lot of different reactions

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    Mimi M
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm with those that suspect that Meg doesn't like Jess.

    whaaaaaaaaaa
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. Just because she doesn't want him to go see his daughter by himself, it doesn't mean that she wants to see her as well. She's just jealous of his DAUGHTER goddamn it and hates the idea of not being there to supervise their meet up.

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    Deborah B
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol. The "Stepdaughter" really changes the interpretation doesn't it? NTA, and stop taking your wife with you to visit your daughter. Just go by yourself, instead of allowing Meg to sabotage it and make it stressful.

    DarkViolet
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NTA. Meg's repeated procrastination every time she and OP go to visit his daughter is a sure sign that she resents Jess for being in their lives. Jess is picking up on Meg's resentment towards her; it's even possible that there was a lot more going on when OP wasn't around. It might be better for OP to just visit his daughter by himself. That way, they can have a heart-to-heart talk without reservation, and enjoy their time together. Meg had better get used to a few facts: 1) She can't control OP via procrastination, or anything else. 2) Jess is in OP'S life for good, like it or not. And 3) If Meg makes the ginormous mistake of trying to force Jess out of the picture and/or OP to choose between them, she might as well pack her bags and 23 skiddoo.

    Gardener of Weeden
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wife insists on being there to put herself between. She does not want op to bond against her.

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    Mimi M
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm with those that suspect that Meg doesn't like Jess.

    whaaaaaaaaaa
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. Just because she doesn't want him to go see his daughter by himself, it doesn't mean that she wants to see her as well. She's just jealous of his DAUGHTER goddamn it and hates the idea of not being there to supervise their meet up.

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    Deborah B
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol. The "Stepdaughter" really changes the interpretation doesn't it? NTA, and stop taking your wife with you to visit your daughter. Just go by yourself, instead of allowing Meg to sabotage it and make it stressful.

    DarkViolet
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NTA. Meg's repeated procrastination every time she and OP go to visit his daughter is a sure sign that she resents Jess for being in their lives. Jess is picking up on Meg's resentment towards her; it's even possible that there was a lot more going on when OP wasn't around. It might be better for OP to just visit his daughter by himself. That way, they can have a heart-to-heart talk without reservation, and enjoy their time together. Meg had better get used to a few facts: 1) She can't control OP via procrastination, or anything else. 2) Jess is in OP'S life for good, like it or not. And 3) If Meg makes the ginormous mistake of trying to force Jess out of the picture and/or OP to choose between them, she might as well pack her bags and 23 skiddoo.

    Gardener of Weeden
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wife insists on being there to put herself between. She does not want op to bond against her.

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