I'm not even mad about dude divorcing his wife. If the b#tch deserves to be fired, then she deserves to be fired. I think dudes tend to be alittle too lenient on women in general with the disrespect and outta pocket behavior....especially black men. N#ggas allow too many octaves in the vocal chords of the women they deal with.
Yes, respect is everything....everything. Yes, the principle is more than the procedure. And with that being said, I can understand why dude felt some way about his wife questioning him after years of benefitting from his hard work. Yea, that would've gave me pause too.
But I could also understand her POV. I mean, how many part-time sales associates become managers in less than 6 months? Why would a man in his mid-20s want to work at Best Buy? What if the plan doesn't work out so smoothly and/or so quickly? With all of your experience, why not try something besides retail?
And I also get OP's POV. He was working in retail when he met her. He's always been self-sufficient. He's always had a place, a car and money to do nice things with her. He's proven over many years that he knows how to handle life and take care of him and her. It was never a problem until now, so what's the issue?
But I don't think she intended that statement with malice. Moreso, surprised that Best Buy was the first choice, her first reaction was not her best reaction. And that caused bro to feel disrespected and emasculated. That's understandable.
I just think OP should have maybe chastised her a bit. Put her under some mental and emotional pressure. Put some fire under her feet, so she knows she was wrong and gave her the notion that she can be replaced if needed. Sounds like she got alittle pumpkinheaded over the years.
Maybe give her a harsh verbal retort and had her sleep in the guest room for alittle bit. Maybe instructed her to stay with her parents for a bit until she got her mind right. Maybe confiscated the joint the credit/debit card and changed the locks. Maybe file for separation and then let her see him with a new chick enjoying his newfound money as a manager at Best Buy with the next chick....preferably younger and prettier if possible.
Just until she started to realize how serious he was and then started begging for reinstatement. Maybe she needed a mental refresher.
But dude went from 0 to 10 and filed that paperwork. I can't be mad at homie....he pulled her card. Sometimes chicks need that card pulled.
But divorce seems to be alot for this one.
Peace