Breaking up is never easy, especially when a child is involved. One dad (27M) found himself in the middle of a messy situation when his ex-girlfriend (28F) lied about him trying to manipulate her into giving him more custody of their son. The truth came out, and now she's facing the consequences of her actions. But was he wrong for setting the record straight? 🤔💔
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The Breakup and the Baby 👶
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Stepping Up as a Dad 👨👦
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The Paternity Test 🧬
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A Match and a New Life 🎉
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New Girlfriend and Step-Son 💕
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The Birthday Conflict 🎂
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Offering a Trade-Off ⚖️
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The Lie Spreads 🗣️
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Ex's Best Friend Listens 👂
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Tables Turned on the Ex 😠
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Feeling Guilty? 😕
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Edit: Birthday Plans 🎉
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Edit 2: Clarification 📝
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Edit 3: The 'Dad' Title 👨👦👦
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Edit 4: More Background Info 📚
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The Fallout of a Lie Exposed 😱
When this dad tried to make a simple request for his sons to celebrate a birthday together, his ex-girlfriend turned it into a full-blown custody drama. She lied to her friends, who then turned on him. But when he set the record straight, the tables turned, and now she's the one facing the wrath of her friends. Was he wrong for telling the truth, or did she bring this upon herself? 🤷♂️🎭 Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation...
Divorced parents debate swapping weekends for stepbrother's birthday party 🎂
singing_stream | singing_stream
Ex's jealousy causes them to lose friends. NTA.
BigJobsBigJobs | BigJobsBigJobs
Ex's lies exposed, custody battle heats up. NTA for dad.
Southern-Currency-13 | Southern-Currency-13
Putting the child's happiness first, NTA wins custody drama 👏
Intelligent-Ad8661 | Intelligent-Ad8661
Miscommunication and drama lead to loss of friends. NTA.
calling_water | calling_water
Don't get caught in your own web of lies 🤷♂️
neroisstillbanned | neroisstillbanned
Defend yourself against lies and there are consequences to lying. 👊
drinkbeersaveturtles | drinkbeersaveturtles
NTA! Ex's jealousy backfires, losing friends over custody drama 😲
Powerful-Adventurer | Powerful-Adventurer
Friend takes sides in custody drama, ex loses more than kids 😠
12JGC3 | 12JGC3
Commenter seeks clarification on paternity, gets defensive response.
BitterIrony1891 | BitterIrony1891
Double the cake, double the fun for stepson's birthday 🍰
notafricknchance | notafricknchance
Supportive comment encourages empathy and growth in ex-girlfriend 👍
Alinaoana | Alinaoana
NTA dad called out ex's lies, lost friends over custody drama 😱
Firesunwatermoon | Firesunwatermoon
Lying ex loses friends over custody drama, commenter calls out insecurity 😲
jtheminipony | jtheminipony
Stepson's birthday request is reasonable, friends angry at ex's lie 😍
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Defending against false accusations, NTA wins friends back 👍
Ok_Point7463 | Ok_Point7463
OP not TA for correcting ex's lie, friends' opinions irrelevant. NTA 👍
Mia-Thermopolis_ | Mia-Thermopolis_
Friend group drama over custody battle advice, keep it private 😕
-zero-joke- | -zero-joke-
Ex's lies backfire, OP not at fault. Plan time together 😊
Anonymouscrown | Anonymouscrown
Ex-couple's custody drama raises concerns about new relationship's impact 🤔
Tricky-Worth-6771 | Tricky-Worth-6771
Ex's lies backfire as OP is deemed NTA by friends 😊
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Relationship too new for step-siblings? NTA but 🤔
MsSharingIsFun | MsSharingIsFun
Commenter calls out OP for overstepping boundaries with 'stepson' label.
eighties87 | eighties87
Fair compromise suggested, ex may be trying to sabotage plans 😕
Blackstar1401 | Blackstar1401
Ex lies and loses friends in custody drama, commenter is NTA.
ExpensiveChange | ExpensiveChange
Step-mom shares custody advice, calls ex 'ridiculous and controlling' 😍
moonlady523 | moonlady523
Lying about custody backfired, but referring to gf's kid as 'step son' is weird. ESH 🤷♂️
IsTheWorldEndingYet8 | IsTheWorldEndingYet8
Ex's lies backfire, commenter defends keeping child's best interest. 👍
Scretzy | Scretzy
Commenter voted NTA for not being at fault in custody drama 👍
DzznuttsEniomouf | DzznuttsEniomouf
Birthday conflict highlights ongoing custody drama 😕
kingofsnarks | kingofsnarks
Navigating custody drama and stepfamily events can be tricky 🤔
2dapoint-1 | 2dapoint-1
NTA wins custody battle, ex loses friends due to lies 😎
Direct-Chef-9428 | Direct-Chef-9428
Co-parenting fail leads to lost friends. NTA 👍
HWGA_Exandria | HWGA_Exandria
Being petty never pays off, even in custody battles 🙄
bizianka | bizianka
Truth prevails! NTA gets support for exposing ex's lies 👏
Good0nPaper | Good0nPaper
Ex refusing to let son attend event, NTA for wanting him there 👏
dontwantanaccount | dontwantanaccount
Setting the record straight, losing friends over custody drama. NTA 😊
seregil42 | seregil42
Speaking your truth is not a crime. #NTA 👏
asdrfgbn | asdrfgbn
Keep a visitation log to protect yourself in custody battles 📝
supermouse35 | supermouse35
Engaging comment questioning OP's motives and actions in custody battle.
Consistent_Language9 | Consistent_Language9
NTA for defending yourself against ex's lies, protect yourself legally 👍
embracedthegrey | embracedthegrey
Ex's lies exposed, losing friends over custody drama. NTA 👍
fatfarko69 | fatfarko69
Defending oneself against lies is NTA, but spreading misinformation is wrong 🙅
RCRMoon | RCRMoon
Co-parenting drama: Ex's lie backfires and causes lost friendships 🤯
FairyFartDaydreams | FairyFartDaydreams
Birthday drama and custody battles, who's really in the wrong? 🤔
GlobalShallot | GlobalShallot
Clearing up lies: NTA explains situation to ex's friends 👍
artofBluePineapple | artofBluePineapple
Single dad praised for stepping up, ex and friends criticized 👏
erikaaldri | erikaaldri
Honesty is the best policy, even when friends turn against you 😊
iseeisayibe | iseeisayibe
Truth prevails, losing friends over custody drama 😍
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Commenter advises against calling girlfriend's son stepson, predicts heartbreak.
possiblycrazy79 | possiblycrazy79
Ex's bitterness costs them friends in custody drama 😞
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NTA comment shuts down ex's custody drama lie 👏
PESKY_GAMER | PESKY_GAMER
Co-parenting struggles and custody battles are tough. NTA for honesty 👍
IamLolaBolton | IamLolaBolton
