I Got a Bonus at Work—Then My Husband Spent It on a New Phone for His Mom Behind My Back

When Aaron courted me, he was attentive and kind. I felt lucky when he proposed, but after our honeymoon, he changed.

At first, it was small—skipping date nights, ignoring chores, abandoning our coffee ritual. Three years in, he barely made an effort.

Then it got worse. He quit his job without a plan, leaving me to pay the bills while he played video games and chased get-rich-quick schemes. I worked overtime while he watched YouTube tutorials.

A rare bright spot—I got a $2,500 bonus. Aaron hugged me, too sweetly. Days later, his mother visited, criticizing everything, especially me. I bit my tongue, but something in me was cracking.