A woman has been dating a man with three kids for two years but has only recently been able to meet them. She's grateful that they've taken to her, but her boyfriend's overprotectiveness is causing issues. When she's invited to her sister's child-free wedding, her boyfriend insists that she can't attend because the kids will be upset. She insists on going anyway, leading to a family conflict. Is she an a**hole for wanting to attend her sister's wedding, or is her boyfriend being unreasonable? Read on to find out.
I Want to Attend My Sister’s Wedding but My Boyfriend Won’t Let Me
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Boyfriend forbids girlfriend from attending sister's wedding
Dating a single dad can be tough, but this woman is facing a difficult dilemma. She wants to attend her sister's wedding, but her boyfriend won't let her because he doesn't want to be left alone with his children. The woman has been living with him and his kids for a while and has become very close to them, but now she is facing a conflict between her love for her sister and her responsibilities to her boyfriend's children. Is she being selfish for wanting to attend the wedding, or is her boyfriend too controlling? Read on to find out more about this complex situation and the different perspectives that people have on it.
Commenter advises against controlling boyfriend with red flags 🚩
Redittor72529 | Redittor72529
Boyfriend is using OP as a babysitter and housekeeper 🤦♀️. Commenters suggest leaving him.
000-Hotaru_Tomoe | 000-Hotaru_Tomoe
Controlling partner? 🚩 NTA wants to attend sister's wedding.
kr0mb0pulos_michael | kr0mb0pulos_michael
Wake up and see the red flags 🚩. You are just the unpaid help. NTA
unionmom4 | unionmom4
A stepmom facing scrutiny, but trying to do her best 👍
ChinSpin_1986 | ChinSpin_1986
Boyfriend using kids to manipulate OP, leave him and go!
ColdstreamCapple | ColdstreamCapple
Hilarious replies to a snarky comment 👀💥
BirdEyrir | BirdEyrir
Boyfriend manipulates and throws girlfriend under the bus. NTA.
gottahavemysay | gottahavemysay
Commenter advises girl to leave controlling boyfriend, with humorous replies.
CommunicationOdd9406 | CommunicationOdd9406
Support for OP, condemning boyfriend's behavior 👍👎
ImStealingTheTowels | ImStealingTheTowels
Supportive comment thread about attending sister's wedding despite boyfriend's control. 🎉
Clover-Blue3 | Clover-Blue3
Run, girl! 🏃♀️🚪 You deserve respect and autonomy, not servitude.
wildferalfun | wildferalfun
Red flag alert 🚩. Boyfriend won't let OP attend sister's wedding.
KFCanucklehead | KFCanucklehead
🚩 Not normal. Keeping you from family is an abuse tactic. #NTA
BusyDadGaming | BusyDadGaming
Stranger advises to run from controlling boyfriend (YWNBTA) 👟💨
Charming_Ad6049 | Charming_Ad6049
NTA. Boyfriend's controlling behavior and neglectful parenting are red flags. Attend wedding.
Various-Bridge-325 | Various-Bridge-325
OP's boyfriend is manipulating her into being a bang maid 🤨
TemptingPenguin369 | TemptingPenguin369
Recognize the signs of domestic violence and take appropriate action 💪
Sledge313 | Sledge313
Don't let your boyfriend control you, attend your sister's wedding! 😊
coppeliuseyes | coppeliuseyes
Don't be a live-in maid/babysitter for free! Wake up! 😴💤
issy_haatin | issy_haatin
Dump the controlling boyfriend and live your life. 🚩
Living-Price-314 | Living-Price-314
Don't be a bang nanny, go to the wedding! 🎉
Select-Anxiety-1557 | Select-Anxiety-1557
Stand your ground and run for the hills 💪
tmg2010 | tmg2010
Leave the controlling boyfriend and attend sister's wedding 👏
Pineapple_Wagon | Pineapple_Wagon
Toxic boyfriend controlling sister's wedding attendance, run now 🏃♀️
grandoledog | grandoledog
🚩 Possessive and controlling boyfriend? Time to reconsider the relationship.
Ickyhouse | Ickyhouse
OP's boyfriend sounds like he wants a nanny, not a partner 🤔👎
OneWithoutaName2 | OneWithoutaName2
Run, don't walk, away from this manipulative relationship. 🏃♀️
5footfilly | 5footfilly
Empowering response encouraging the poster to stand up for herself 💪
StrawberryAstre | StrawberryAstre
Partner controlling and emotionally manipulative, OP should run 🚩
SafiiriNoir | SafiiriNoir
Boyfriend's controlling behavior, NTA should run 🏃♀️
curiositycat2022 | curiositycat2022
Boyfriend guilt-trips and uses you for childcare? NTA for attending sister's wedding 🚩
Anxious_Bun | Anxious_Bun
Boyfriend uses partner for childcare. NTA, go to wedding.
Aadorabledead | Aadorabledead
Boyfriend lied to his children and won't let her attend sister's wedding. 🚩
OhioGirl22 | OhioGirl22
Boyfriend wants free babysitting, not supportive partner. 🙄
Livia11176 | Livia11176
🚩 Boyfriend won't let her attend sister's wedding, NTA to reconsider 🤔
Swimming_Tennis6641 | Swimming_Tennis6641
Boyfriend preventing sister's wedding attendance, but commenter says NTA 🤔
MzAnon777 | MzAnon777
Reconsider your relationship with him 🤔 It might be toxic.
bakerandonutmaker | bakerandonutmaker
Don't let him control you. Leave the manipulative father.
RunningOutOfSpac | RunningOutOfSpac
Commenter advises against raising boyfriend's kids in long-term relationship.
sarcasmislife28 | sarcasmislife28
🚩 NTA but red flags everywhere. Run, girl, run! 🏃
invomitous-rex | invomitous-rex
Commenter sympathizes with OP and calls the boyfriend controlling. #NTA 🤨
Trasht79 | Trasht79
Don't let him control you. Keep your independence and boundaries! 🚫🧔🏻
northstarette | northstarette
Boyfriend bad mouthing sister's wedding to his kids? Run girl! 🚩
2tinymonkeys | 2tinymonkeys
Don't let your boyfriend control you or miss your sister's wedding! 👏
boniemonie | boniemonie
Don't ignore the red flags, time to rethink the relationship 💔
Blood-Upbeat | Blood-Upbeat
Commenter calls out boyfriend's behavior and suggests investigation 👀
Just-Internet4780 | Just-Internet4780
Wedding bells 🎊👰🏼🤵🏼 and maybe a new beau 💕
Little_Grogu | Little_Grogu
A dire warning to cut all contact with the boyfriend 😱
Lynfran | Lynfran
🚩 Red flag alert! Controlling partner, NTA for considering leaving.
Swimming_Outside_563 | Swimming_Outside_563
Don't let your boyfriend control you, stand your ground! 💪
ezenn | ezenn
Boyfriend using his kids to control her? 🤔 NTA.
Ladybird1412 | Ladybird1412
Support for commenter's NTA stance against controlling partner 👍
snoozing_ | snoozing_
A commenter calls out toxic behavior in a controlling relationship.
KaiJonez | KaiJonez
Don't let him isolate you from your family. 🚫👨👩👧👦💍
alittlelessbear | alittlelessbear
Leave the bad boyfriend behind 🚶♀️, go to the wedding 🎉
Amegami | Amegami
Realizing your partner is using you? NTA, but caution advised 😕
Multipass08 | Multipass08
Supportive comment encourages attending sister's wedding despite boyfriend's objection
ohcommash_t | ohcommash_t
Dump the boyfriend who treats you like an unpaid nanny 💔
Sirenaide | Sirenaide
Commenter defends OP, calls out controlling behavior with angry emojis.
NeedleworkerWarm2477 | NeedleworkerWarm2477
Escape from the controlling boyfriend and embrace freedom! 💃🏻 NTA
RaysUnderwater | RaysUnderwater
Boyfriend isolates OP and manipulates children, NTA for leaving.
Overall-Hour-5809 | Overall-Hour-5809
Don't be played by this dude 🙅♀️ NTA
bobledrew | bobledrew
Don't let emotional manipulation control your life. 💪🏻
MrsActionParsnip | MrsActionParsnip
A serious accusation. Share your thoughts on this comment.
abaldwi86 | abaldwi86
Run from his emotional abuse and control. 🏃♀️🚪
winesis | winesis
Comment provides unhelpful comparison, sparks no discussion or solutions.
tspoulton | tspoulton
Prioritizing kids over family? 🤔 NTA for wanting sister's wedding
wintajonny | wintajonny
Leaving might be tough, but it's the right thing to do 💪 #NTA
DubiousPeoplePleaser | DubiousPeoplePleaser
Boyfriend using his kids to control you? NTA, run for it! 🚩
ExpressionMundane244 | ExpressionMundane244
Don't let him emotionally blackmail you, you deserve better 🙅♀️💔
konstantynopolitanka | konstantynopolitanka
NTA. Red flags everywhere. Pack important documents and leave him. 🚩
allflowerssmellsweet | allflowerssmellsweet
Boyfriend wants free babysitting, NTA for wanting to attend sister's wedding 😒👎
Darth_Hufflepuff | Darth_Hufflepuff
