Ex’s Lie Backfires, Losing Friends Over Custody Drama

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?

The Breakup and the Baby

Stepping Up as a Dad ‍

The Paternity Test

A Match and a New Life

New Girlfriend and Step-Son

The Birthday Conflict

Offering a Trade-Off ⚖️

The Lie Spreads ️

Ex’s Best Friend Listens

Tables Turned on the Ex

Feeling Guilty?

Edit: Birthday Plans

Edit 2: Clarification

Edit 3: The ‘Dad’ Title ‍ ‍

Edit 4: More Background Info

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

Ex’s jealousy causes them to lose friends. NTA.

Ex’s lies exposed, custody battle heats up. NTA for dad.

Putting the child’s happiness first, NTA wins custody drama

Miscommunication and drama lead to loss of friends. NTA.

Don’t get caught in your own web of lies ‍♂️

Defend yourself against lies and there are consequences to lying.

NTA! Ex’s jealousy backfires, losing friends over custody drama

Friend takes sides in custody drama, ex loses more than kids

Commenter seeks clarification on paternity, gets defensive response.

Double the cake, double the fun for stepson’s birthday

Supportive comment encourages empathy and growth in ex-girlfriend

NTA dad called out ex’s lies, lost friends over custody drama

Lying ex loses friends over custody drama, commenter calls out insecurity

Stepson’s birthday request is reasonable, friends angry at ex’s lie

Defending against false accusations, NTA wins friends back

OP not TA for correcting ex’s lie, friends’ opinions irrelevant. NTA

Friend group drama over custody battle advice, keep it private

Ex’s lies backfire, OP not at fault. Plan time together

Ex-couple’s custody drama raises concerns about new relationship’s impact

Ex’s lies backfire as OP is deemed NTA by friends

Relationship too new for step-siblings? NTA but

Commenter calls out OP for overstepping boundaries with ‘stepson’ label.

Fair compromise suggested, ex may be trying to sabotage plans

Ex lies and loses friends in custody drama, commenter is NTA.

Step-mom shares custody advice, calls ex ‘ridiculous and controlling’

Lying about custody backfired, but referring to gf’s kid as ‘step son’ is weird. ESH ‍♂️

Ex’s lies backfire, commenter defends keeping child’s best interest.

Commenter voted NTA for not being at fault in custody drama

Birthday conflict highlights ongoing custody drama

Navigating custody drama and stepfamily events can be tricky

NTA wins custody battle, ex loses friends due to lies

Co-parenting fail leads to lost friends. NTA

Being petty never pays off, even in custody battles

Truth prevails! NTA gets support for exposing ex’s lies

Ex refusing to let son attend event, NTA for wanting him there

Setting the record straight, losing friends over custody drama. NTA

Speaking your truth is not a crime. #NTA

Keep a visitation log to protect yourself in custody battles

Engaging comment questioning OP’s motives and actions in custody battle.

NTA for defending yourself against ex’s lies, protect yourself legally

Ex’s lies exposed, losing friends over custody drama. NTA

Defending oneself against lies is NTA, but spreading misinformation is wrong

Co-parenting drama: Ex’s lie backfires and causes lost friendships

Birthday drama and custody battles, who’s really in the wrong?

Clearing up lies: NTA explains situation to ex’s friends

Single dad praised for stepping up, ex and friends criticized

Honesty is the best policy, even when friends turn against you

Truth prevails, losing friends over custody drama

Commenter advises against calling girlfriend’s son stepson, predicts heartbreak.

Ex’s bitterness costs them friends in custody drama

NTA comment shuts down ex’s custody drama lie

Co-parenting struggles and custody battles are tough. NTA for honesty