Husband Fuming After Wife Puts His Fancy Knives In Dishwasher, Refuses To Wash Them Himself

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    Facial expression - r/AmItheAsshole Posted by u/Wakalakatime 8 hours ago AITA for putting my husband's fancy knives through the dishwasher?
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    Font - So I (28F) have, on occasion, put my husband's (28M) dirty knives through the dishwasher despite him asking me not to. These knives are extra sharp for cooking, and apparently the dishwasher will blunt them.
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    Font - I am terrified of knives to the point where if I see them on the work surfaces, I will begin to panic. My husband is aware of this, and I never use these particular knives as I know I'm not allowed to dishwasher them.
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    Font - I can't face cleaning a knife by hand. If I have to use one, I will use one of my old knives that I put through the dishwasher.
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    Font - Now. My husband will use his fancy knives and leave them dirty either in the sink or on the worktop. They can be there for days, and just the thought of them being out terrifies me. I can't face cleaning them by hand so I put them in the dishwasher to get them out of my sight. He is free at any point prior to the wash cycle, to remove and clean them by hand.
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    Font - He thinks I'm TA for putting them in despite him asking me not to. I think he's TA for leaving out dirty knives despite him being aware of my fear.
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    Font - We're actually a really good team and barely disagree on anything but this seems to be an obstacle we cannot agree on! I need Internet strangers to tell me who is in the wrong, if anyone. Please and thank you!
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    Font - Edit to add INFO: yes I am getting therapy - I get that my behaviour and fear are abnormal. I also have OCD and general anxiety that will be negatively contributing. Also, my husband isn't a dirty gremlin or anything. He's genuinely so supportive, loving, and great around the house, it's just some sort of weird blind spot we both have! He does all the cooking now that we have a baby, so in fairness, I feel I should do the clearing up.
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    Font - bertmsu 8 hr. ago He must not be THAT attached to his knives if he leaves them dirty for days. I have a few good knives and after use, I immediately wash them by hand, dry them, and put them away in their protective covers.
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    Font - joanclaytonesq. 8 hr. ago Pooperintendant [59] ESH. Your husband should definitely clean up after himself. At the same time, you are so afraid of knives that you can't wash them by hand and the mere sight of them sends you into a panic. This is an issue that should be addressed with a mental health professional.
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    Font - dropthepencil 8 hr. ago Partassipant [2]] Place a large, weighted utensil container near the sink. Dirty knives will live in it until your husband washes them. Everyone wins. (But ESH, because no one is seeking a solution.)
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    Font - denasher 8 hr. ago Pooperintendant [52] NTA Don't want someone to mishandle your stuff, clean it up immediately after use. Simple as that. Else don't whine like a baby when others have to clean up after you. Husband need some growing up

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