Should I Have Invited My Dad’s New GF on a Trip With My Friends?

Family dynamics can be tricky, especially when it comes to new romantic relationships. In this situation, a daughter is struggling with whether or not to include her father’s new girlfriend in her friend group’s weekend getaway. After an awkward dinner with the girlfriend, the daughter decides not to invite her on the trip, causing tension in the family. But was the daughter in the wrong? Read on to find out, and consider what you would do in her shoes.

Navigating family dynamics after divorce and new relationships

My dad’s girlfriend keeps crashing our plans, help! ‍♀️

Dealing with a difficult dad’s girlfriend on a friend trip

Should I have told my dad about my weekend plans?

Awkward moment when dad wants his new gf to tag along

Excluded dad’s gf from trip, now he won’t talk to me

Navigating family dynamics and new relationships

Dealing with your parents’ divorce is never easy, especially when they start seeing other people. It can be challenging to navigate new family dynamics and relationships, especially when you feel like you’re being forced into situations you’re not comfortable with. In this case, the poster’s father is trying to integrate his new girlfriend into their social lives, even when it’s not wanted. The poster is faced with the difficult decision of whether or not to invite the girlfriend on a weekend getaway with friends . When the poster decides not to invite her, it causes tension and hurt feelings. Family dynamics can be complicated, and it’s important to approach them with empathy and understanding. In the next section, let’s take a look at some of the reactions and comments from the community.

NTA. Dad needs to stop setting up play dates for gf

NTA. Concerns raised over dad’s relationship with daughter’s peer.

NTA. OP deserves to have a fun trip with friends. Dad’s gf is not invited, and that’s okay. It’s important to establish boundaries.

NTA for not wanting dad’s girlfriend on trip with friends ‍♀️

Age-inappropriate girlfriend puts daughter’s trip at risk. NTA.

Step-daughter’s lack of friends raises concerns about age gap relationship

Hilarious response to inappropriate question. NTA confirmed

A dad’s new gf wants to join OP’s trip with friends ‍♂️

Dad’s new gf is the same age as his kids. NTA for not inviting her

New girlfriend, new friends? Awkward sister vibes. ‍♀️

Dad’s new girlfriend forced into activities, but why?

NTA, commenter suggests addressing dad’s gf’s behavior, with humorous and blunt approach

Setting boundaries with dad’s entitled gf

Dad’s new gf feels like a responsibility, NTA for declining.

Commenter finds it creepy for father to force relationship with girlfriend and daughter’s friends. Replies agree.

Setting up dad’s midlife crisis date? Definitely NTA here

Father playing matchmaker for women the same age, NTA for declining.

Father’s girlfriend awkwardly forced into friend group, NTA

Dating someone the same age as your children? That’s creepy

Age ain’t nothing but a number, but it matters sometimes

Commenter calls out dad’s predatory behavior towards daughter’s age-mate gf

Father’s new girlfriend is creepy and not a friend/step-sister. NTA.

Navigating awkward family dynamics on vacation, not the a**hole.

Don’t let your dad guilt you into inviting his new gf

Commenter finds dad dating someone her age gross. NTA.

Setting boundaries with dad’s girlfriend ‍

Savage response shuts down entitled dad’s demands

New girlfriend crashes trip and complains, NTA shuts her down

Potential stepmom or acquaintance? Time for a real chat

Dad’s new gf is not your new sibling ‍♀️

Supportive comment, with a touch of humor

Commenter finds dad’s new gf creepy and supports OP’s decision.

Dating dad doesn’t mean befriending his children’s friends.

Set boundaries with dad’s new gf. NTA.

NTA comment defends OP’s decision and condemns dad’s behavior ‍♀️

Concerned comment suggests potential grooming behavior and controlling actions by OP’s dad.

Creeper dad and weird babysitting situation. Just ick.

Commenter thinks dad’s girlfriend is a burden. NTA.

Dad’s new girlfriend wants to join your friend group? Awkward…

Setting boundaries with dad’s gf, NTA for not inviting her.

Take charge of your life, not your dad’s girlfriend

Age ain’t nothing but a number, but maturity is everything

Age gap sparks disgust in comment and replies

Commenter finds dad’s new girlfriend creepy and inappropriate.

Commenter thinks OP is not the a-hole for excluding dad’s gf.

Set boundaries with dad’s gf. Not your responsibility

Father prioritizes new gf over daughter, commenter finds it weird

Age difference raises eyebrows in comment section

Commenter thinks it’s weird for dad to date someone young. NTA.

Not the a**hole for not inviting dad’s gf ‍❤️‍

Dealing with loss and moving forward

Daughter not obligated to take dad’s gf on vacation. Gross situation.

Awkward family dynamics? NTA, keep the trip friends-only

Commenter says NTA for not inviting dad’s gf on trip but questions creepy age gap

Let her get her own friends #NTA

Kelly’s clinginess raises eyebrows. NTA, absurd dad.