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Man Who Treated Spouse Like An Assistant Asks For Help 5 Yrs After Divorce, Receives Petty Revenge
A successful relationship is built on balance and teamwork. If one partner is cooking dinner, the other might take care of the dishes. Or if one handles the bills, the other pitches in by keeping the house organized. It’s all about sharing the load. But when one person refuses to put in any effort, things can quickly go downhill.
That’s exactly what happened in this story. After years of carrying the mental load during their relationship, this person found themselves dealing with their ex’s rude and persistent demands over an insurance issue. What started as an annoying request took an unexpected turn when they followed through. Keep reading to find out how this situation unfolded.
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Someone shared how they got a bit of petty revenge on their ex-husband, who suddenly demanded urgent help with an issue—five years after their separation
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The author shared additional details about their ex, shedding light on their dynamic and the circumstances surrounding the situation
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Marriage thrives on mutual effort, requiring both partners to actively contribute for it to succeed
When you marry someone, it’s not going to be romance and fairy-tale moments the whole time. In real life, marriage is about building a partnership—a team that takes on the daily challenges of life together. From balancing budgets to deciding what’s for dinner, marriage is a mix of teamwork, compromise, and shared responsibilities. Let’s face it: no one said adulting was easy!
Whether it’s paying bills, hosting family get-togethers, or even remembering to send a birthday card to your in-laws, the to-do list grows longer when you’re married. Some days, it feels like you’re running a small business instead of living a love story. But hey, that’s what makes it real.
In some countries, like Germany, married couples have specific financial dynamics. For example, they can benefit from income splitting, where their combined income is taxed at a lower rate than if they filed individually. This often means more money in the bank—who wouldn’t love that?
Other countries offer perks too, from spousal visas to joint healthcare plans. It’s about encouraging couples to share resources and responsibilities, making married life a bit smoother—or at least helping to manage those grocery bills.
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Married couples often enjoy various financial benefits that can ease the burden of day-to-day expenses
A big perk for married couples is the ability to open joint bank accounts. This can make budgeting for holidays or tackling household expenses easier. Of course, it only works if both parties are on the same page—otherwise, it might just lead to more fights about who spent how much on coffee.
And let’s not forget shared insurance policies. Married couples can save a ton with bundled health, auto, or home insurance plans. It’s one of those practical perks that make you feel like a real adult… until you have to deal with customer service.
But what happens when the fairy tale ends? Splitting up isn’t just dividing furniture or deciding who keeps the cat. It’s not uncommon for ex-partners to end up arguing over who cancels what or who gets stuck with unexpected bills.
And then there’s the awkwardness of asking an ex for help. Imagine needing your ex to resolve an issue with insurance or a shared account—especially if things didn’t end on the best terms. These situations can turn into messy exchanges that no one wants to deal with.
In this case, it looks like the ex had something fishy going on. Was it forgetfulness, an ulterior motive, or just plain laziness? Whatever the reason, their former partner was left to pick up the pieces—and in a way that ended up costing the ex big time. What are your thoughts about this situation? Would you have handled it differently? Let us know in the comments!
People online expressed satisfaction, feeling that the author’s ex faced some well-deserved karma
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Janelle Collard 1 day ago
Dude can't do his own paperwork for 5 years??? Hope his next GF, wife, etc., likes paperwork!
Chich the witch 1 day ago
Paperwork! What are you thinking? He's a "manly man"! :P
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Pork Chop 22 hours ago
As a man who can build things, handle eleictrical and plumbing projects, I'm especially bothered by these "manly men". I also do the majority of the laundry and cooking in the house, while being the primary income, and by the way, i also schedule my own appointments. One of my fears as a dad, is that my fdaughter may one day fall for one of these so called "manly men", and will unfortunely end up in a situation similar to this woman, no matter how much I may try to warn her.
Kit Black 1 day ago
It's a good story, and there certainly are way too many men who rely on their wives or partners to handle all of the paperwork. But I have never dealt with an insurance agent that did not require the consent of the primary in order to make changes to the policy. And as soon as she said, she had been the ex for several years, they would have told her that, since she was no longer legally married to the man, he would have to call and give his consent in order for her to make changes.
Janelle Collard 1 day ago (edited)
Probably depends on where OP + dummy live.
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Janelle Collard 1 day ago
Dude can't do his own paperwork for 5 years??? Hope his next GF, wife, etc., likes paperwork!
Chich the witch 1 day ago
Paperwork! What are you thinking? He's a "manly man"! :P
Load More Replies... Pork Chop 22 hours ago
As a man who can build things, handle eleictrical and plumbing projects, I'm especially bothered by these "manly men". I also do the majority of the laundry and cooking in the house, while being the primary income, and by the way, i also schedule my own appointments. One of my fears as a dad, is that my fdaughter may one day fall for one of these so called "manly men", and will unfortunely end up in a situation similar to this woman, no matter how much I may try to warn her.
Kit Black 1 day ago
It's a good story, and there certainly are way too many men who rely on their wives or partners to handle all of the paperwork. But I have never dealt with an insurance agent that did not require the consent of the primary in order to make changes to the policy. And as soon as she said, she had been the ex for several years, they would have told her that, since she was no longer legally married to the man, he would have to call and give his consent in order for her to make changes.
Janelle Collard 1 day ago (edited)
Probably depends on where OP + dummy live.
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