Dad said that Mom wasn’t helping him and that he was the only one providing for the entire family. However, my astute mother came up with a cunning plot to exact revenge on her unappreciative husband. 
Dad told Mom one day:
All of you are supported by me.
Mom was profoundly offended by these statements. She even cried quietly, by herself, so that no one could see. In addition to her wisdom, Mom is a strategic thinker. Rather than debating, she merely stated:
I apologize for not observing. I ought to express my gratitude more often.
And that was only the start.
Mom began requesting money from Dad for practically everything after that day.
– We require milk. Would you mind sharing some?
— There are holes in our son’s socks. Are you going to get him new ones?
Our toilet paper ran out.
She was saving her own pay in a another account in the meantime. She truly thanked Dad every morning and every evening:
You have such compassion! Our defender, our provider, and the world’s greatest spouse!
She also expressed it in a way that made Dad lose all possibility of arguing.
A few months later, Dad discovered who actually controls the household, which was a very surprising development.
Months went by. The money was severely limited. Dad began griping and made an effort to speak:
Perhaps you ought to begin spending your pay as well.
However, Mom did nothing except add oil to the flames:
— No, you are the family’s leader. How am I going to take your place?
She went on to express even more gratitude.
After two months, Dad began to go missing. He avoided Mom’s next compliment by staying at friends’ houses, going to see his parents, shutting off his phone, and only returning home when everyone was asleep.
However, Mom persisted. She continued her plan.
She dialed Grandma:
— What a great father we have! Everything is done for the family and the house. Kindly let him know that he has to buy groceries or that our youngster needs new shoes because his current ones are too tiny.
Unaware of the ploy, Grandma cheerfully relayed the message. Grandpa gave a nod of approval. Admired by friends:
What a resilient family! You have a wonderful lady!
And Dad grew increasingly perplexed as to why nobody recognized the true nature of the issue.
When Dad said he wanted to go, it was all over.
He had a “talk” about the subject from Grandma and Grandpa:
How were you able to? Your family and wife are ideal!
Mom gently began putting her pay back into the family budget while pretending nothing had occurred. She also paid for my university education with the money she saved.
Dad finally realized who was in charge of the house at that point. And who the true provider is, both in terms of words and deeds. They have lived a happy, conflict-free life ever since.
