Absent Father Wants Daughter to Meet Girlfriend?

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A man left his daughter and now wants to make amends. But his ex-wife thinks it's best he stays out of their lives. He's been dating a girl for 10 months and wants to introduce her, but his ex-wife thinks it's a bad idea.

Read the full story to find out what happened.

Father seeks advice on introducing girlfriend to daughter, opinions wanted 👀

fair_present_3168 | fair_present_3168

Father seeks redemption for absenteeism by reconnecting with daughter?

fair_present_3168 | fair_present_3168

Father wants to introduce girlfriend to estranged daughter after divorce.

fair_present_3168 | fair_present_3168

Father's excuse for not paying child support after 3 years.

fair_present_3168 | fair_present_3168

Reconnecting with absent daughter and respecting mother's decision. 👍

fair_present_3168 | fair_present_3168

Father desires daughter to meet girlfriend but mother keeps secret.

fair_present_3168 | fair_present_3168

Father seeks daughter's approval for girlfriend after 10 months of dating

fair_present_3168 | fair_present_3168

Father wants daughter to meet girlfriend but ex disagrees 🤔

fair_present_3168 | fair_present_3168

Debating introducing daughter to girlfriend, AITA? 🤔

fair_present_3168 | fair_present_3168

Single dad wants daughter to meet girlfriend, but unsure how.

fair_present_3168 | fair_present_3168

Absent father wants daughter to meet girlfriend. Is it okay?

A man who left his child and never saw her for 10 years is now trying to make amends. But his ex-wife, who got full custody, thinks it's best for him to stay out of their lives. He has been seeing his daughter a few times but was always introduced as a friend. Now, he wants her to meet his girlfriend of 10 months, but the ex-wife thinks it's a bad idea.

He is confused and wonders if he is the a**hole. Is he? Read on to find out what the internet has to say about this controversial issue.

OP abandoned his child and wants to introduce girlfriend? YTA 🙄

jessszilla | jessszilla

Commenter calls out absent father's selfish motives and suggests therapy.

Lady-Athena1987 | Lady-Athena1987

Father wants to use daughter to impress new girlfriend. 🙄

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OP is rushing to introduce his girlfriend to his daughter, but commenters agree that he needs to work on building a relationship with his daughter first. YTA for pushing amends on your own terms and timeline. Respect the mother's rules and boundaries. 👎

Faolan67 | Faolan67

Commenter calls out absent father for selfish behavior 🙅

decemberrainfall | decemberrainfall

Deadbeat dad manufacturing a relationship with his daughter for brownie points.

Extension_Track_8411 | Extension_Track_8411

Putting his girlfriend before his daughter? YTA, don't be selfish 🤨

your-fave-angel | your-fave-angel

Absent father wants daughter to meet girlfriend without a plan 🤔

itisathrowawaytoday | itisathrowawaytoday

Father needs to step up before introducing daughter to girlfriend 💔

rbrancher2 | rbrancher2

Is restarting child support payments in the cards? 🤔

Forsaken_Target_1953 | Forsaken_Target_1953

User calls out absent father for lack of humility and trust.

Thediciplematt | Thediciplematt

Absent father faces harsh criticism for wanting to meet daughter.

namesaretoohardforme | namesaretoohardforme

Absent dad wants daughter to meet gf? YTA for neglecting responsibilities.

JegHaderStatistik | JegHaderStatistik

YTA wants to introduce daughter to girlfriend to impress her 🤦‍♂️

Stranger0nReddit | Stranger0nReddit

Absent father called out for trying to lecture his ex.

madelinegumbo | madelinegumbo

Father prioritizes new girlfriend over child support payments. YTA 😡

Agile_Attitude | Agile_Attitude

OP is called out for being a deadbeat dad.

Tricky-Flamingo-7491 | Tricky-Flamingo-7491

Absent father wants daughter to meet girlfriend? YTA. You can't dip out of a child's life for 10 years and come back whenever you like. Unless you want to go to court to ensure regular visitation, defer to the involved parent. 😡

Acrobatic-Panda-1119 | Acrobatic-Panda-1119

Absent father seeking daughter's attention after years - YTA.

Twiggle71489 | Twiggle71489

Don't use your daughter as a prop, YTA 😠

lihzee | lihzee

Father's selfishness could risk daughter's well-being 😔👎

Appropriate-Value54 | Appropriate-Value54

Abusive dad wants approval from abandoned daughter? YTA 🤬

TheDrunkScientist | TheDrunkScientist

Absent father wants daughter to meet girlfriend? YTA and making this about yourself.

HauntedReader | HauntedReader

Be a better dad first before introducing your girlfriend. YTA 😒

MistakeVisual3733 | MistakeVisual3733

Father wants to introduce daughter to girlfriend, YTA say commenters.

zi76 | zi76

Father wants to meet daughter's girlfriend after 10 years? YTA 🤦‍♂️

NobleCorgi | NobleCorgi

Prioritize your daughter's stability over your own desires. YTA 😠

DisgruntledPelican54 | DisgruntledPelican54

Deadbeat dad tries to meet daughter? No way, YTA 🤬

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Daughter calls out absent father for wanting girlfriend introduction 🤦

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Absentee father wants to introduce daughter to girlfriend? YTA for many reasons.

BuhnieXO | BuhnieXO

Self-centered father prioritizes his own feelings. YTA 👎

tracyb8990 | tracyb8990

Absent father wants to introduce daughter to girlfriend? YTA, she's better off without you.

ForeverSam13 | ForeverSam13

Deadbeat dad wants daughter to meet girlfriend? YTA, pay child support.

redphoenix932 | redphoenix932

Clueless absent father faces harsh YTA judgment 🤦‍♂️

2022Aquaman | 2022Aquaman

Absent father tries to force his way back into daughter's life. YTA 😒

[deleted] | [deleted]

Father needs to prioritize being a committed parent first.👨‍👧

paulStuart1 | paulStuart1

Focus on being a stable figure, not impressing girlfriend. 🤔

[deleted] | [deleted]

Absent father prioritizes girlfriend over daughter. YTA 😠

idreaminwords | idreaminwords

No rights after leaving and stopping child support. Tough consequences.

NaughtyyRobb | NaughtyyRobb

Commenter calls out absent father for attempting to impress girlfriend.

NickelPickle2018 | NickelPickle2018

Father stopped child support, wants daughter to meet girlfriend. YTA.

Smorgat1 | Smorgat1

Don't skip steps, prioritize your child first 🧒❤️

phantomstrange | phantomstrange

Harsh reply shuts down absent father's request for meeting daughter.

One-Confidence-6858 | One-Confidence-6858

Commenter slams absent father and advises vasectomy. 💥👨‍👧

NWTGM1384 | NWTGM1384

Commenter calls out absent father's intentions with girlfriend 👀

masseffectnerd30 | masseffectnerd30

Commenter calls absent father a selfish ass for prioritizing girlfriend.

jessicadiamonds | jessicadiamonds

Father neglects child support, wants daughter to meet girlfriend? 🤔

Broken-Butterfly-313 | Broken-Butterfly-313

Deadbeat dad wants to meet daughter's life-changing girlfriend? YTA.

tomtomclubthumb | tomtomclubthumb

Harsh judgement on absent father's delusion and cluelessness 😬

largely_silent | largely_silent

Father with child support debt wants to introduce girlfriend? YTA.

CAgirl17 | CAgirl17

Commenter calls out absent father for wanting daughter to meet girlfriend

Glitterini | Glitterini

Absent father wants to meet daughter after 10 years. Commenters disagree. YTA 😔

Kit-kat-9876 | Kit-kat-9876

Is the father trying to use his daughter to have a baby?

Mum_of_rebels | Mum_of_rebels

Father needs to prioritize daughter, not his own desires. 🚫

LoveLeaMel78 | LoveLeaMel78

Father wants to introduce daughter to girlfriend? YTA, pay support.

Lilybit09 | Lilybit09

Father needs to step up and prioritize his daughter first 👨‍👧

Bn0503 | Bn0503

Don't force yourself back into your daughter's life. Let her decide. 🙅‍♂️

Ok-Leopard6997 | Ok-Leopard6997

Sperm donor seeking to introduce child to girlfriend, YTA. 🙄

lianavan | lianavan

OP wants to introduce daughter to girlfriend, but YTA. Is he hiding something?

Scary-Fix-5546 | Scary-Fix-5546