Man Puts His Foot Down: ‘My Partner is NOT Your Child’s Father! ‘

We all know that one person who’s a bit of an airhead, but still manages to be likeable. Meet Tiffany, a 22-year-old single mom with a child who has a disability. When her co-worker’s partner, a 25-year-old social worker, steps in to help, things get a little too close for comfort. ‍ ‍ As their relationship grows stronger, the co-worker starts to feel uneasy, and finally decides to confront Tiffany about the situation. But was he right to do so?

Meet Tiffany, the Likeable Airhead

Tiffany’s Unexpected Pregnancy

Tiffany’s Struggles with Her Kid

The Brady Bunch Dream

Partner Reaches Out to Tiffany

Partner Gets Involved

No Jealousy, Just Helping

Quarantine Changes Things

“Like Family”

The Confrontation

Partner’s Response

Apology to Tiffany

Boundaries or Overreaction? ‍♂️

So, our concerned co-worker finally confronts Tiffany about the growing relationship between her, her child, and his partner. He believes that boundaries are important and that his partner shouldn’t be taking the place of the child’s father in their life. However, his partner disagrees, saying that the child could only benefit from having a good male role model. He even apologizes to Tiffany for the confrontation. Was our co-worker right to bring up the issue, or was he just overreacting? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Emotional affair alert! NTA needs to step back and discuss

Boundaries crossed, emotions hurt, and a special needs child involved

Complex love triangle with emotional affair, rude confrontation & tricky compromise

Tarot cards predict partner will leave and start a family

YTA called out for overstepping boundaries in partner’s relationship

Commenter calls out OP for being TA. Drama ensues.

Partner gave up desire for children, found happiness, but OP selfishly objects.

Mismatched priorities and boundaries lead to inevitable conflict. ‍♂️

NTA but love might not be enough

NTA sets boundaries with partner’s interfering friend. Couple’s therapy recommended.

NTA stands up to cheater and home wrecker, husband’s loyalty questioned

Partner prioritizes child of another woman over his own relationship ‍♀️

Partner’s emotional infidelity and father figure dilemma needs therapy.

Commenter calls out OP for not wanting kids, YTA.

Everyone sucks here in this messy situation. ‍♂️

Partner wants kids, OP doesn’t. Can they make it work?

Commenter calls out OP’s insecurity and jealousy towards partner’s relationship.

Childfree commenter calls out everyone for being the a**hole

Setting boundaries with partner’s kid’s mom? YTA, dude.

Commenter calls out OP for overstepping boundaries in relationship

Commenter disagrees with OP’s approach, suggests alternative solution.

Partner building intimate relationship with another woman and child. ESH.

User advises OP to end relationship due to incompatible futures.

Childfree commenter empathizes with man, calls OP YTA.

Compromise is key in relationships

Partner wants to be a father figure, but OP is jealous

Commenter accuses partner’s girlfriend of jealousy and suggests walking away.

Commenter calls out OP for being controlling and miserly.

Partner has a family with Tiffany and a non-exclusive relationship.

Commenter calls out OP for overstepping partner’s boundaries. YTA.

Partner’s behavior with ex and child is a red flag. ESH.

Partner wants to be a father figure. YTA if you stop him.

Commenter calls out overstepping boundaries and insecurity. YTA.

Commenter calls out OP for blaming partner’s actions on Tiffany.

Commenter calls out OP for jealousy and being TA

Commenter calls OP an a**hole for unnecessary meddling.

Commenter warns ‘YTA’ that taking away partner’s bond with child breeds resentment.

Commenter calls out OP for not discussing issue with partner.

Choosing to have kids is a non-negotiable. NTA, move on.

Partner’s discomfort may stem from insecurity and jealousy

Boundaries are important in these situations. YTA for how you talked to Tiffany.

Commenter warns against relationship with conflicting views on kids. ESH

Commenter suggests couple needs counseling to discuss boundaries and expectations.

Compromise in relationships doesn’t mean getting a dog

Commenter calls out OP for overstepping boundaries.

YTA, you’re threatened by his relationship with Tiffany and her son

Communication is key! Dog isn’t a substitute for a child

Setting boundaries in relationships is crucial. ESH needs to communicate.

A blunt reply, but is there more to the story?

Commenter suspects emotional affair in controversial situation.

YTA coworker confrontation backfires. Damage to relationship is on you. ‍♂️

NTA. Red flag: husband has 2 families.

Commenter calls out OP for overstepping boundaries with Tiffany.

NTA comment receives no replies.

Navigating relationship differences: NTA for standing up for yourself

Commenter accuses OP of being the a**hole with sass

“YTA” commenter defends partner’s bond with child, suggests relationship issues.

“Compromise” with a dog, but can’t handle a disabled child? YTA

ESH, but boundaries need to be set. Relationship talk needed

Commenter delivers a clear verdict: YTA, no arguments.

Setting boundaries with children is important for their development

OP is called out for not communicating with his partner

Communication is key! YTA should listen to their partner

Commenter supports OP but expresses concern about relationship dynamics.

Partner emotionally cheating? NTA for setting boundaries.

Setting boundaries in relationships is important

NTA for not wanting partner to be father figure to coworker’s child

Dog as child replacement? Not a compromise

Partner’s helpfulness being hindered by jealousy and lack of boundaries.

Commenter calls out OP for being a bad partner.

ESH, relationship with partner and Tiffany is unhealthy. Serious discussion needed.

Is it time for Tiffany to move on?

Commenter calls out OP for blaming child in NAH situation

Partner wants to be a father, YTA for sneaking around

ESH situation, partner needs healthy boundaries, fundamental relationship issue.

Setting boundaries is key for a healthy relationship!