"She Bought a 310,000 Won Dishwasher Without My Permission?"... Heated Debate Over Husband's Outburst

Anger Erupts Over Dishwasher Bought Without Permission
Husband Smashes Household Items After Return Request Is Denied

A story has emerged about a Chinese man who broke furniture and other items because his wife purchased a dishwasher without his consent, sparking controversy. Weibo capture

A video showing a man in China destroying his home because his wife purchased a dishwasher without his permission has gone viral, sparking controversy.

According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP) on January 19, a woman identified as Ms. A, who lives in Guangdong Province in southern China, shared a video on January 8 detailing her conflict with her husband. Ms. A reportedly bought a dishwasher worth 1,500 yuan (about 310,000 won) through an online platform without informing her husband.

"Doing the dishes in winter is hard"... Husband explodes in anger after wife buys a 310,000 won dishwasher

Ms. A explained that she needed a dishwasher because it was difficult to wash dishes with cold tap water during winter. Her husband only learned about the purchase when the installation technician arrived at their rented apartment, and he immediately demanded that the order be canceled and the product returned.

The husband cited concerns about increased water and electricity bills, as well as the family's financial situation, but Ms. A countered that it was within their means. As the argument over halting the installation escalated, the husband became enraged and began smashing living room furniture and household items. The video captured the disarray and the damaged belongings in the home.

Ms. A said that she left the house afterward, wandered the streets for a while, and spent the night at a nearby hotel. In the video, she tearfully expressed her frustration, saying, "I don't understand why buying a dishwasher has to be something that requires permission." However, she also acknowledged that her inability to work due to illness last year and her husband's debt burden may have contributed to the conflict.

"Violence cannot be justified" vs. "The wife lacks financial sense"

In the end, Ms. A returned the dishwasher the next day, and her husband reportedly apologized over the phone. Local internet users who saw the video responded critically, saying, "Violence cannot be justified for any reason," "It doesn't seem like it would put that much strain on the household," "I couldn't live a single day with a man like that," and "I feel sorry for the wife." On the other hand, some defended the husband, commenting, "She should have considered their household situation before buying it," "The wife has no sense of finances," and "It's wrong for the wife to make such a decision without discussion."

Kedani, a family law specialist based in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, told SCMP, "Both sides have a responsibility to communicate." He pointed out, "It is not desirable to make spending decisions without considering the family's financial situation," but also emphasized, "Destroying property is clearly domestic violence and cannot be justified under any circumstances."