A mother was left in shock when her son announced his engagement to his late best friend's girlfriend, who he had been helping since his friend's death. The mother expressed her disapproval, leading to a heated argument and her asking him to leave her house. His father believes she overreacted, but she stands by her reaction. Was she wrong to react the way she did? Read on to find out more about this family tragedy and its unexpected consequences.
Mother Shocked after Son Announces Engagement to Deceased Best Friend's Girlfriend
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Devastating loss of best friend leads to unexpected engagement 💍
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Son's engagement to deceased friend's girlfriend sparks controversy and confusion
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Shocking twist after best friend's death 😱
A mother's world was turned upside down after her son announced his engagement to his deceased best friend's girlfriend. The son had been helping out the girlfriend and their child after the friend's untimely death, but it was a huge surprise when he revealed he had started seeing her romantically. The mother was shocked and upset, worrying about the impact this would have on the family and their relationship with the deceased friend's family. Tensions rose during a family dinner when the mother expressed her disapproval and the son became defensive. The argument escalated, leading to the son and his new fiancee leaving the house. The mother has been left to deal with the aftermath of the shocking news and the fallout from the argument. What will happen next in this complicated situation? Read on for the comments and reactions to this unexpected turn of events.
Mother shamed for calling son 'manipulative and predatory' for falling in love with deceased best friend's girlfriend
EwokCafe | EwokCafe
YTA. Let them find happiness after loss 💔
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Parent prioritizes appearances over son's happiness 😔👎 YTA
SpaceKates | SpaceKates
Commenter defends engagement, suggests apology from mother (YTA). 💍
jjswin | jjswin
Commenter calls out the mother's manipulative accusations with a 'yikes' 😬
rapt2right | rapt2right
Mother prioritizes deceased friend's family over son's happiness. YTA.
Pohkopf | Pohkopf
Mother shamed for not letting son move on after two years
White_RavenZ | White_RavenZ
Commenter defends son's engagement, calls out narcissistic parent. 🤔
Famous-Restaurant875 | Famous-Restaurant875
Insensitive comment sparks backlash from grieving community. 👎
EntireBroccoli9631 | EntireBroccoli9631
Commenter calls out OP for not letting go of past 💔
TopherWasTaken | TopherWasTaken
Learn about the delicate nature of grief and relationships. 💔
Publius246 | Publius246
Insensitive comment shows lack of empathy for grieving girlfriend 💔
milehighphillygirl | milehighphillygirl
Man steps up to care for deceased friend's family, judged unfairly. 😔
HoneyBadgerMarmalade | HoneyBadgerMarmalade
Heartwarming response defending the couple's relationship ❤️
DwightMcRamathorn | DwightMcRamathorn
Mother insults happy son for engagement with deceased friend's ex-YTA 😔💔
hipp_katt | hipp_katt
Mother's grief blinds her from accepting son's relationship 💔
E_J_Brillig | E_J_Brillig
Commenter defends son's engagement to deceased friend's girlfriend ❤️
drunkonmartinis | drunkonmartinis
Online backlash against overprotective mother defending deceased best friend's girlfriend
princesshibou | princesshibou
Let people love who they want to love ❤️
Kooky-Today-3172 | Kooky-Today-3172
YTA for using your son's kind actions for personal gain 💔
ur_mom_cant_get_enuf | ur_mom_cant_get_enuf
Mother gets called out for being selfish and unsupportive. 🙄
McflyThrowaway01 | McflyThrowaway01
Harsh judgment on grieving mother's reaction to son's engagement.
middlingwhiteguy | middlingwhiteguy
Son finds love after tragedy, but mother judges his happiness. 😔
EvocativeEnigma | EvocativeEnigma
Defending son's engagement to deceased friend's girlfriend. Apologize to them. 👏
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Using her deceased son's friend's name is insensitive. YTA.
CraigBybee | CraigBybee
User criticizes OP for objection to son's engagement. 🔥
throwaway20698059 | throwaway20698059
Insensitive comment receives backlash for judging woman's happiness.
Actual-Zebra-5284 | Actual-Zebra-5284
Controversial comment defends son's engagement to friend's girlfriend. 🤔
JustMissKacey | JustMissKacey
Grief bonds turned into love, but OP thinks it's shady. YTA 😒
Glitter_Voldemort | Glitter_Voldemort
Embrace love and let go of grief. 💕
oreganoca | oreganoca
Insensitive behavior towards a grieving child, YTA 🤦♂️
CaptainMalForever | CaptainMalForever
Mother disapproves of son's engagement to deceased friend's girlfriend.
-suprememango- | -suprememango-
YTA: Commenter calls out the engaged man's mistake with sarcasm
VeeingFly | VeeingFly
Deceased best friend’s girlfriend moves on, OP called a**hole for objecting.
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Prioritize your son's happiness over appearances, YTA. ❤
miyuki_m | miyuki_m
Don't judge, let them find happiness after tragedy ❤️
Minimum_Reference_73 | Minimum_Reference_73
Compassion is sexy, YTA for being mad about it 😏
ialwaysplayhealer | ialwaysplayhealer
Commenter calls out OP for being TA, encourages happiness ❤️
PerformanceFew1765 | PerformanceFew1765
Commenter receives scathing judgement for their actions 🤦♂️
s1m0n_s3z | s1m0n_s3z
Commenter calls out selfish behavior in engagement announcement 🙄
awkwrdaccountant | awkwrdaccountant
Supportive comment defends son's engagement, calls out selfishness of objecting.
mmahowald | mmahowald
Deceased friend's girlfriend gets engaged to his grieving best friend 😱
MrJ_Sar | MrJ_Sar
Is it really wrong for him to move on?
StunnedinTheSuburbs | StunnedinTheSuburbs
Respect your son's love and happiness. Don't lose him 😢
ExcellentPatience298 | ExcellentPatience298
Support your son's happiness. Don't be the a**hole parent.
SoftwareOk5412 | SoftwareOk5412
User calls out OP for making the situation about themselves 💥
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Accusing him of betrayal? YTA. Maybe he found love too.
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Let them move on and be happy 💕
okayish_22 | okayish_22
Love after loss: Commenter defends deceased friend's girlfriend engagement 💕
rjnrobin | rjnrobin
Don't miss out on something beautiful ❤️ Apologize now.
CaseNo1642 | CaseNo1642
Commenter defends son's engagement to deceased friend's girlfriend 💍
haeleewin | haeleewin
Mother judged for interfering with son's love life 💔
KevinAbroad | KevinAbroad
Commenter calls out selfish behavior, defends friend's happiness 🙌
fiio83 | fiio83
Redditors call out OP for being TA in bizarre engagement situation 😳
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Commenter defends son's engagement, urges parent to apologize. 🤝💍
mermaidlibrarian | mermaidlibrarian
Deceased friend's girlfriend and best friend engaged. YTA or NAH?
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Commenter calls out parent for being TA in engagement story 💍
lokihen | lokihen
Commenter calls out OP as TA for not supporting son's engagement
RideTheWindForever | RideTheWindForever
Stop judging and be happy for them! YTA 🙄
Digital_Glitter | Digital_Glitter
Bonding over grief or disrespectful? Family divided over 'dating'.
Ke_Word | Ke_Word
Mother judged son's new relationship with deceased friend's girlfriend 💔
bluecarnallove | bluecarnallove
Commenter calls out someone for inaction. 🤔
Borageandthyme | Borageandthyme
Insulting assumptions and immature reactions - YTA comment section drama
sawdeanz | sawdeanz
Heartwarming comment about taking care of a friend's son ❤
Piercedia | Piercedia
Commenter calls out OP for assuming deceased's widow's feelings. 💔
dark--thoughts | dark--thoughts
Commenter calls out mother for lack of support, advises apology.
overlook447 | overlook447
Commenter calls out judgmental behavior in engagement announcement.
mrstrust | mrstrust
Mother shamed for prioritizing other family over son's happiness 😡
Tendaironi | Tendaironi
Don't rain on your son's parade, let him be happy! 😊
srslyeffedmind | srslyeffedmind
Let your son make his own choices. Support him ❤️
nixsolecism | nixsolecism
Respecting their grown decision: Deceased friend's GF and son engaged 💍
CryptidFox | CryptidFox
Commenter calls out YTA for insensitive behavior 💔
Cyrax2112 | Cyrax2112
