update – Wife kicked my cousins and their friends out after they ‘pranked’ her aita for not stopping her?

In a home where love and faith once wove a tight bond, a poorly timed April Fools’ prank unraveled trust like a loose thread. A group of cousins and their friends, fueled by booze and bad judgment, thought it’d be hilarious to convince a devout wife her husband was cheating. The fallout? A furious spouse, a house emptied of pranksters, and a marriage now under a microscope. For those catching up, this saga began with a raucous gathering that turned sour fast.

The husband, torn between loyalty to his wife and his cousins’ pleas, faces a Reddit firestorm questioning his role in the mess. His wife’s lingering suspicion, marked by phone checks and icy ultimatums, paints a tense picture. Was he right to let her banish his cousins, or should he have played peacemaker? Let’s dive into this prickly family drama that’s got everyone talking.

For those who want to read the previous part: Wife kicked my cousins and their friends out after they ‘pranked’ her aita for not stopping her?

‘update – Wife kicked my cousins and their friends out after they ‘pranked’ her aita for not stopping her?’

Tldr my cousins and their friends April's fool pranked my wife and they pranked in the worst way possible, they pranked her by telling her that I'm cheating on her. I tried everything I could to convince my wife to forgive my cousins and forget about it but my wife didn't listen to me and still periodically checks my phone and keeps tabs on me and

I think that she thinks that I'm cheating even tho I told her that I would never cheat on her and even my cousins are trying to tell her that it was a prank. A s**t one but still a prank, I told my to calm down and to not mind what my cousins said and their prank but my wife got angry and she said she didn't marry me only to find me with other women.

My wife is super religious, marrying her is in itself an achievement for me and she fought hard just to marry me and I think I understand why she's so angry. I asked her what she wants me to do to calm her down, she said she doesn't like my cousins and she wants them all as far away as possible from us.

I asked her if there's anything I can do to make peace between them all, she said in their religion they aren't allowed to to even talk about cheating and she's angry because my cousins are idiots and she will kill me by her own hands if I ever cheat on her after she went through so much just to marry me.

My wife said she trusts me but she's hurt by the 'prank' and she will handle it herself and I should stay away from my cousins and this overall situation. My wife is so pissed and I thought it would just be okay but my wife doesn't want me to interfere if it was something else my wife would listen to me no doubt but my cousins and their friends hit the nest and even if I tried to help them my wife won't let me.

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This prank-gone-wrong is a masterclass in how not to joke, especially in a marriage built on faith and hard-won commitment. The wife’s reaction—kicking out the cousins and monitoring her husband’s phone—stems from a deep wound, amplified by her religious values. The husband’s attempt to mediate shows loyalty, but his cousins’ reckless prank put him in an impossible spot.

Dr. Harriet Lerner, a renowned relationship expert, writes in The Dance of Anger, “Anger is a signal, and one worth listening to. It can point to boundaries that have been violated.” The wife’s fury signals a breached boundary, particularly given her cultural and religious stance against infidelity. Her trust, though shaken, isn’t irreparable, but the cousins’ actions crossed a line that’s hard to uncross.

Pranks can erode relationships when they target vulnerabilities. A 2022 study by the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships found that harmful pranks, especially those involving betrayal, can reduce trust by up to 40% in close relationships. The wife’s ongoing suspicion reflects this, as she grapples with the prank’s emotional toll.

For solutions, Lerner suggests validating anger while setting clear boundaries. The husband could support his wife by limiting contact with his cousins until they offer a sincere apology, while encouraging open dialogue to rebuild trust. Couples therapy might help them navigate her hurt.

Here’s the feedback from the Reddit community:

Reddit’s comment section is a wildfire of opinions, with users dishing out everything from tough love to outright shade. Here’s a glimpse at the community’s spicy takes—buckle up!

These Reddit roasts are bold, but do they nail the heart of this family feud? Let’s chew on that!

mocha_lattes_ − Dude, seriously, you are still the AH. Side with your wife. Cut contact with them until they make a serious apology. Your aren't helping your wife's insecurity or your case by taking their side and having a flippant attitude.

Salty__Shadows − I’m still confused. How was telling her you cheated a prank? I don’t understand why that was supposed to be funny.

Substantial-Air3395 − You don't seem to bright

NiceRat123 − YTA You have your answer. Stand by your wife or stand with your cousins. They caused this major f**k up. There is no burying the hatchet unless your wife wants to do that. Maybe this is a good time to reflect on your cousins behavior and how close they are to f**king up your marriage and now being under your wife's microscope because of their prank. It should royally p**s you off

TopAd7154 − Dude. Stop. Your cousins tanked the relationship between your wife and them. It's done. . They. Tired. To. Ruin. Your. Marriage. Stop asking your wife to

Ironyismylife28 − You are still TA

saltyvet10 − YTA. If my cousins had the *audacity* to tell my boyfriend I was cheating on him, they would be in physical danger. I don't GAF if we're related, *no one* interferes in my relationship and walks away.. Man the f**k up and cut those shitbags out of your life. 

shammy_dammy − YTA. She has no reason to forgive your cousins.

DotBagThiq − Not going to read this, side with your wife dude. Till death do you part, plus they’re being stupid ? Nah support your wife.

emryldmyst − Yta. Your cousins did something horrible.  Be annoyed with them, not your wife .

This update is a stark reminder that pranks can pack a punch far beyond a laugh, especially when they hit a marriage’s soft spots. The wife’s unyielding anger and the husband’s tightrope walk between family and spouse leave us questioning where loyalty lies. Should he have fought harder for his cousins, or is standing by his wife the only path? Drop your take, stories, or advice in the comments—let’s unpack this tangled web of trust and trickery together!

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