Man Has Split Opinions Online After Prioritizing His Cat Over His Pregnant Wife With Cat Allergy

Carolyn Mullet
May 23, 2022
May 23, 2022

Reddit users were stunned after one soon-to-be father explained the tension surrounding his 16-year-old cat and his pregnant wife. The father took to Am-I-the-A**hole forum to share details of an argument that sprung up. He prioritized his cat over his pregnant wife who was pregnant with their first child and developed an allergy to the cat. He didn't want to rehome his cat, so he told her to move out of their house.
The father going by the username u/aitapwaway asked Reddit: "AITA for moving myself and my pregnant wife to her parents instead of rehoming my cat?" Until now, the post has received over 4,200 votes and 2,200 comments.

Source: u/aitapwaway

He said he has known his wife for seven years, and they have been married for four. His wife is six months pregnant, and she has only developed a cat allergy since she's been pregnant. She wants him to get rid of his cat, but he's unwilling to do so. It is difficult for him to rehome his cat as the animal has been with him for nearly two decades.
In an attempt to solve this tricky situation, he suggested he and his wife move into her parents' house for the duration of her pregnancy. The man said he would consider rehoming the cat if her allergies continue once his baby is born.

Source: u/aitapwaway

Commenters on the Reddit post were pretty split. Some side with the man and agree that he should wait to see what happens when his baby arrives, while others disagree, thinking that he needs to do what's best for his wife. They pointed out the potential dangers of keeping a cat around a pregnant mom with allergies and criticized the man for prioritizing his pet over his wife and the baby's health.

Source: u/aitapwaway