A woman refused to take her husband’s younger sister in after her father’s death because the couple had decided not to have children together. The husband felt conflicted, as he wanted to care for his sister, but his wife disagreed.
The husband, referred to as the original poster (OP), shared on Reddit that after his father passed away, leaving his sister with no one to care for her, he planned to do anything for her. However, his wife did not share the same sentiment.
The couple had been married for two years, and the OP’s sister, who was much younger, saw him as more of a father figure than an older brother. The little sister was eleven when their father passed away.
The dilemma arose because the OP and his wife had not welcomed any children and had no plans to in the future. Despite the tragic loss, the couple did not want children, which became a source of tension.
The OP’s sister had two options for guardianship – the OP or their uncle (their father’s brother). They asked the sister to choose, and she opted to stay with the OP.
However, the wife objected, stating that taking in the sister would mean having a child, and since the uncle could adopt her, they shouldn’t have to.
The OP, prioritizing his sister’s well-being, insisted on taking her in, leading to conflict with his wife. After a heated exchange, the OP told his wife that he would let his sister stay with them, even if it meant divorce. They did not talk for a while.
In an update, the OP mentioned that he and his wife decided to go their separate ways after discussing the situation again.
The wife claimed he chose his sister over her, and the OP affirmed that his sister was his priority. Many people supported the OP’s decision, commending him for prioritizing his sister’s needs.
Some criticized the wife for not being more compassionate, while others empathized with her perspective, acknowledging the challenges of caring for a child dealing with trauma.
The OP and his wife ultimately parted ways, with the OP embracing the role of a single father-figure for his sister.
The old dog found and rescued the puppy who was freezing in the snow
An old dog named Ben found a puppy sleeping in the snow.He decided to come to his aid and take him somewhere warm. Ben practically immobilized the child by grabbing him by the scruff of the neck with his fangs and dragging him inside the warm sanctuary.
Ben’s owner was a generous individual who felt obliged to help the cold puppy. The dog pulled the baby inside and laid him down on his bedding. The dog could not get warm and continued to shiver.
The baby’s owner made him some milk, which he took a few sips of before turning away because he was too sick to continue drinking. With time, the shaking stopped, and the puppy was able to sleep. But he was a restless sleeper who trembled and complained all the time.
The baby slept for quite some time. When he woke up, the stranger looked him over. He detested how the animal’s legs looked. Wrapped in a blanket, he brought the dog to the veterinarian. After evaluating the patient, the physician suggested a course of action.
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