New Delhi: A mans decision to abandon his family during a European vacation has sparked outrage online after he shared his story on Reddits popular AITA subreddit. The 38-year-old man recounted how a trip to Venice, Italy, which was meant to be a dream vacation for his wife, took a sour turn when his mother-in-law unexpectedly joined them.Despite his initial reluctance, the man agreed to the mother-in-laws inclusion in the trip. However, tensions escalated when his wife booked just one hotel room for the four of them, leading to a series of conflicts. The man became increasingly frustrated by his mother-in-laws behavior, particularly when she began using his wifes personal products and, most notably, his toothpaste. “It is very unhygienic to me, and I dont like that she was sitting on the bed that my wife and I share,” the man wrote, expressing his discomfort with the invasion of his privacy. The final straw came when he discovered his mother-in-law using his and his wifes toothpaste, which he claimed made him feel ill.More on the sameAfter confronting his mother-in-law about freeloading and using their personal items, the mans wife exploded in anger. Feeling that the vacation was ruined, the man changed his return flight and left Venice early, leaving his wife and daughter behind. The post has garnered over 1,000 upvotes, with many Reddit users criticizing the mans actions. One commenter pointed out that the mans response was disproportionate and suggested that he could have booked a separate room instead of abandoning his family.In response to the backlash, the man acknowledged his mistake, stating, “Im taking tonight to write a sincere apology, and I will be calling my wife first thing in the morning tomorrow. I love her more than anything and want to make amends.”
