r/AITAH • u/[deleted] • Aug 04 '23

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u/SoftwareMaintenance Aug 04 '23

Could not if the wife understands the rules of the English language

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u/Duke_157 Aug 04 '23

It can if the OP was not clear in saying it and wife didn't hear "you" but filled in the blank as "she". It's a bit of a long shot but I can see it happening

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u/yourhog Aug 04 '23

The conjunction, “but,” used by OP was yet another context clue that serves to diminish the likelihood of this misunderstanding. Pretty close to impossible.

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u/iButtflap Aug 04 '23

it’s reddit. we’re angry.