Edith Dalton had dreamed of visiting France since childhood. When she married Hank, she timidly suggested a honeymoon in Paris, but he dismissed her dream, saying, “I need a new car, not a trip.”
After forty years of marriage, Edith was determined to make her dream a reality. She organized a grand celebration for their fortieth anniversary and, in front of friends and family, revealed her surprise: tickets to Paris.
Hank was far from thrilled but felt pressured to pretend excitement. Unfamiliar with travel and the French language, he took charge as soon as they arrived. He loudly attempted to communicate with locals, refusing to let Edith help, insisting he could manage on his own.
Their adventures took a turn when they got lost while driving through the south of France. Hank’s stubbornness kept him from asking for directions, and they ended up at a Michelin-star restaurant Edith had dreamed of visiting.
In Paris Hank refused to allow Edith to translate anything for him | Source: Unsplash
Hank scoffed at the fancy menu, dismissing the food as unnecessary. When the waiter approached, Edith offered to translate, but Hank insisted he could order himself. His choice turned out to be goat-testicle stew, a dish he knew nothing about.
When the chef praised Hank for trying the dish and called him “brave,” Hank’s face turned pale. Rushing outside, he became sick, and Edith couldn’t help but giggle at the irony. “You told me you knew what you were doing,” she teased.
From that day on, Hank learned to listen to Edith. They continued their trip with Hank deferring to her for translations and guidance. By the time they returned home, he was a changed man—more considerate and attentive.
Edith finally got her dream trip and the husband she always wanted, proving that sometimes a little role reversal can lead to big changes.
