Meet our conflicted mom (29f) and her adorable 6-year-old daughter, Halle. After parting ways with Halle’s father, David (29m), four years ago, they’ve been navigating the choppy waters of shared custody. With no court order, they’ve managed to split time 50/50, but things haven’t been smooth sailing. A new woman in David’s life, Katie (26f), has stirred the pot, leading to a ‘no swapping days’ rule. But what happens when an emergency strikes, and David needs a favor? Let’s dive into this rollercoaster of a story.
The Ex and the New Flame
Custody Chaos
The Rule of No Swapping Days
The Unyielding Ex
The Pot Stirrer
The Emergency Call
Refusing to Bend the Rule
The Unveiling of a Secret
The Harsh Words
The Aftermath ️
The Unexpected Turn
The Final Question ❓
A Mother’s Dilemma: The Fallout of a ‘No Swapping Days’ Rule
Our tale of shared custody takes a dramatic turn when David’s fiancée, Katie, lands in the hospital. Despite the emergency, our mom sticks to the ‘no swapping days’ rule, refusing to take Halle. David’s anger boils over, leading to harsh words and a shocking revelation – Katie is pregnant! The next day, David apologizes but holds a grudge. The situation escalates when our mom is served court papers for Halle’s custody. David insists he’s not seeking more time, just legal boundaries. So, who’s the real antagonist here? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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“YTA. You started this situation and they gave it back.”
Heartless move? OP refuses to let daughter visit injured fiancée. YTA.
Emergency ignored for petty revenge. OP needs to be better.
“YTA. He thought his fiancée was badly injured. That’s low.”
“YTA for the ‘playing house with’ about his fiancee.”
YTA: Be flexible and learn to co-parent properly!
Does David need your permission to move on?
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“YTA. Letting your daughter go instead of offering to pick her up? “
“YTA. It was an emergency. If you were available to take your child you should have. This is about the wellbeing of your child, and you’re focused on the petty bullshit between you and your ex.
How would you feel if the roles were reversed?”
Parenting priorities questioned, ex drama overshadowing child’s needs.
Ex’s hate surpasses love for daughter. Seek therapy for anger.
Curiosity about the commenter’s past relationship with David
Heartless move? Commenter calls out OP for traumatizing daughter.
“Playing house”? Jealous? JFC! Co-parenting. Learn it. YTA.
Heartless move? Commenter calls out selfish behavior.
YTA: Traumatizing your child for a petty point? Heartless move!
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Put your child first and stop playing games.
YTA, be flexible and prioritize your daughter’s well-being ❤️
Using your child as a weapon? YTA!
“YTA for being petty and inflexible during a medical emergency! “
Commenter calls out OP for leaving out important information. YTA
“YTA. Heartless move to prove a point to your ex! “
Parental responsibility questioned, tough love or heartless move?
YTA for prioritizing revenge over your child’s well-being.
Bitter mother loses custody battle. Is she the real a**hole?
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Parental conflict escalates, endangering child’s well-being.
“YTA. Letting your child suffer to spite your ex? Heartless move!”
YTA and you know it
Heartless move? Leaving your own child in an emergency situation.
“YTA, how can you be so petty? This was a genuine emergency! “
