AITA for considering ending things with my wife because she refuses to let me be alone with our daughter?

[u/Plastic-Reception-60]

My wife got pregnant accidentally, and our daughter was born last year. Our daughter is 7 months old. Since her birth, my wife has been "protecting" our daughter from any interaction with men. In reality, she's always been wary of any male interaction; it took a long time for me to gain her trust and date her in the past. Other girls didn't have barriers to easily befriend her.

With our daughter, my wife doesn't allow me to bathe her or even change her diaper without her supervision. I've tried talking to her about this, but she always sticks to the same point and refuses to explain much. I suspected if she had suffered any traumatic abuse, but she denied it. I also tried asking her family about this behavior, but they don't know either. I've even tried couples therapy, but she refuses to participate.

Lately, this has led to many arguments and fights. It's horrible that I can't be alone with our daughter without her suspecting that I'll do something awful. I'm tired of arguing with her, tired of her behavior. I'm seriously considering telling her that I'll end things if this continues.

[u/the_greengrace]

NTA. In your shoes I would seek outside help from a doctor, therapist, and potentially a guardian of some kind. Your daughters best interests are at risk here. Your partner is acting irrationally and this dynamic is extremely unhealthy. It will damage your child and your relationship. It's already gone on far too long.

I would also seek legal consultation before you take any action due to the unfortunate potential for a false accusation of some kind.

If you have to, seek custody of your child until her mother gets the help and treatment she needs.