There is no such thing as a perfect husband — everyone knows that. But there’s a difference between having flaws and imperfections and purposefully being a jerk. Is it possible that you have a terrible husband?
Suely Buriasco of Family Share explores the seven common traits lousy husbands have in common.
7 signs you have a terrible husband:
1. They are jealous and controlling
“When a man does not trust his wife, he will often become jealous and suspicious of everything she does,” she says. “This kind of husband will make his wife sacrifice her dreams, career, life and freedom so that he can feel in control.”
2. They are cold and inattentive
“Husbands like this do not put their wives as a priority. He doesn’t care about her feelings, let alone her aspirations. They live selfishly do not value a wife’s qualities, making her feel rejected and alone.”
3. They are extremely critical
“Nothing that his wife does is good enough. This kind of husband will always find something to criticize and complain about because he only sees the negative side of everything. He will not take responsibility for his actions and will always blame his wife for everything.”
4. They love porn
“It is disrespectful to the wife, shows a lack of commitment to the relationship and indicates poor character.”
5. They are crude and rude
“Lousy husbands use hostile language. They are always angry and behave in a rude and grumpy way, and worse, they are violent and offensive.”
6. They don’t collaborate
“Some do not participate in providing for the family income. Others believe that by bringing in the income, they already do everything. This attitude results in a husband stretched on the couch watching television or out with friends, not bothering to help his wife with any of the housework or childcare.”
7. They cultivate lies and infidelity
Suely says that these kinds of husbands don’t handle the truth well. Not only that, but these husbands are also expert at cultivating lies, both white and not. She also describes these husbands as immature.
“They do not recognise their wives and family are the foundation that every man needs to be really happy. The wives of these men end up insecure, unhappy and dissatisfied.”
