Jared’s wife, Rosa, comes from a region with a peculiar gun culture. He, on the other hand, does not like guns. They make him uncomfortable.
Household Safety
She has a small gun collection herself but only keeps one handgun in their home for home defense, storing the rest in a storage unit.
Considerate Arrangement
This arrangement considers Jared’s feelings since he finds guns unsettling.
Gun and Funko Pop Collectors in Love
In return, Jared stores his small Funko Pop collection in the same storage unit, as Rosa thinks they’re creepy.
A Veto Agreement for Twin Names
Jared and Rosa are now expecting twins. Whilst unaware of the gender, they both agreed that the other retains veto power.
Her Preference
Rosa felt strongly about naming a girl “Remington” or a boy “Colt.”
Naming Disagreement
Jared vetoed both names due to his discomfort with guns. Rosa argued that they were just names, and that he would get over it.
Naming History
She also pointed out he had named their first child, choosing a name that was a derivation of his own mom’s name.
Seeking Common Ground
She suggested using the nickname “Remy” for Remington and “Colt” for Colton. Jared was open to using Colton as a middle name but would not call their child Colt, even if she did.
Silent Treatment
The disagreement led to an argument where Rosa resorted to name boycotting, refusing to discuss names with Jared until he agreed to consider Colt or Remington as first names.
Standing Firm
Jared held firm, stating that gun-related names were his rigid boundary.
Heated Exchange
In response, Rosa used disrespectful language to insult Jared and threatened divorce. She also said she would keep him out of the hospital so that she could name them whatever she wanted.
Marriage at Risk
Jared was concerned that his stubbornness might endanger his marriage and future family. Is he wrong here? He turned to an online forum to ask for advice.
A Troubling Situation
A user shared some concerns, stating that perhaps that relationship wasn’t healthy. Insulting your partner and refusing to discuss baby names when exercising your agreed-upon veto rights is not typical. They said naming decisions usually involve both partners agreeing. They suggest making a post on r/namenerds together with his wife.
A Relationship Red Flag?
Another person remarked, “I believe a relationship where you’re compelled to conceal belongings you cherish enough to store in a unit due to discomfort from your partner may not be an ideal match.”
Marriage Against the Odds
Another commenter sarcastically said, “We despise each other’s hobbies and have completely opposing life perspectives. Let’s tie the knot; what could go wrong?”
When Hobbies Clash
One response humorously pointed out, “A woman with a gun collection and a man with a Funko Pop collection? This relationship was never going to make it, lol.”
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