A man has sparked a debate online after revealing he made his wife sit in the back seat during a road trip because her anxiety was distracting him while driving. The couple was travelling to her family's home for New Year celebrations when the husband, who was driving, became frustrated by his wife's reactions to traffic.
Writing on Reddit, the husband explained that his wife, 37, suffers from car sickness and usually sits in the front to ease it. However, he said her constant gasping, grabbing the handle, and telling him to watch out was distracting. 'It's very distracting to have someone next to you doing that sort of thing while driving,' he wrote. He claimed he had never received a speeding ticket or been in an accident.
On the return journey, he told his wife she had to sit in the back with their 11-year-old daughter, while their 14-year-old son sat in the front. He offered her the option to drive instead, but she refused. She reluctantly agreed but spent the journey 'pouting' in silence. Later she accused him of humiliating her and said she had felt unwell throughout the journey.
The post divided Reddit users. One commenter said: 'Her backseat driving is worsening any perceived danger by distracting you. This is a safety issue. You gave her multiple options.' Another suggested she seek professional help for her anxiety, while a third user said she 'sounds like she has major issues and needs a professional'.
