Being a new parent is never easy, but what happens when family politics get thrown into the mix? A new dad found himself in hot water when he decided to take his five-week-old son to meet his family, against his wife’s wishes. The wife, who had been welcoming her own family regularly, was not too pleased with this unilateral decision. The drama that ensued is a rollercoaster of emotions, accusations, and a whole lot of silent treatment.
The Newborn Arrival and the Family Visit Ban
The Wife’s Family Gets a Free Pass ️
The Unfair Family Feud Begins
The Dad’s Decision and the Wife’s Outrage
The Accusations Start Flying
The Silent Treatment and the Therapy Suggestion
The Standoff Continues… ️
A Newborn, a Family Feud, and a Silent Treatment: The Drama Continues
In a dramatic turn of events, a new dad found himself in the middle of a family feud after taking his newborn son to meet his family, against his wife’s wishes. The wife, who had been welcoming her own family regularly, was not too pleased with this decision. The fallout? A barrage of texts accusing him of being a terrible husband and ‘kidnapping’ their son. The dad, standing his ground, suggested that his wife might need therapy for her behavior. The result? A week-long silent treatment and a family at odds. Let’s dive into the internet’s take on this family drama…
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Curious about the missing details? Here’s what might be happening…
NTA comment sparks discussion about wife’s behavior and PPD concerns
NTA. Surprising backlash for wanting your family to meet your child
ESH: Overnight visit makes you suck too
Debate over overnight visits and compromises sparks confusion and concern
Dad wants a say in his child’s life, but wife’s struggling
Divorced after ex-husband took baby against my wishes
OP’s view on family visits during difficult transitional time
A rocky situation: miscommunication, resentment, and postpartum recovery concerns.
NTA. Concern for partner’s mental health, but wish for understanding
NTA. Your position makes sense. Hope she gets therapy.
“YTA. Equal parents should communicate before taking newborn out of town.”
Divorce on the horizon? A battle for baby visits escalates.
One-sided baby visit battle with controlling mother. NTA.
NTA: Stand up for your rights as a father!
A tough situation: ESH, but prioritize your wife’s mental health
NTA: First-time mom’s controlling behavior causes family feud
Fairness in baby visits sparks silent treatment. NTA wins!
New mom feels more comfortable with her family visiting
Confusion and Contradiction: Marked as “A**hole” despite NTA comments
“NTA, but why couldn’t your family visit for a day? “
NTA turned ESH: Respectful suggestion, poor argument, therapy miscommunication, partnership breakdown.
