Upon her return from work, a woman was astounded to discover a pair of women’s sunglasses at home. Puzzled, she confronted her husband, who feigned confusion, claiming he thought they were hers. Unconvinced, she challenged her older son’s explanation that they belonged to a friend, especially considering their expensive nature. The lingering question hung in the air: who truly owned the mysterious shades?

In May 2023, an anonymous female poster took to the “Relationship Advice” subreddit to share her perplexing tale. A few weeks before sharing her story, the original poster, aged 34, found herself in a difficult situation when her husband commented on another woman’s abilities, implying that she could handle situations better than his wife.

She attempted to discuss her feelings with him, but he dismissed her concerns as a passing comment meant to compliment the other woman’s capabilities. He insisted that she shouldn’t take it seriously and that he had only meant to praise the woman’s independence and strength.

The anonymous contributor expressed that it was entirely uncalled for and painful to compare her to the other woman just to compliment her. In response, her husband dismissed her concerns, labeling her as unreasonable and jealous, insisting he didn’t intend any harm. After their exchange, he remained silent on the matter, prompting her to let it go.