Even strong marriages can hit unexpected roadblocks. One reader, Cassie, shared her frustration after her husband’s behavior turned their long-awaited dream vacation into a tense situation.
Married for 20 years with three kids (17, 12, and 10), Cassie and her husband finally took a trip alone. They left the kids in the care of their responsible eldest daughter. But soon after checking in, they received a panicked call—there was no hot water at home. While Cassie tried to help, her husband yelled at their daughter and hung up, leaving her in tears.
Cassie was shocked to learn he had intentionally restricted the hot water as a “life lesson” without telling her. Furious, she left the room, called maintenance to fix the issue, and reassured her daughter. Later, her husband called again—only to scold their daughter for “ruining” the vacation.
The next day, he apologized for yelling, but stood by his decision. Now Cassie’s left wondering how to move forward—with trust shaken and anger still fresh.
