Imagine this: you’re a 43-year-old man, about to marry the love of your life, and your teenage daughter receives a surprise gift from her mom, your ex-wife. The gift? A white ball gown, strikingly similar to a wedding dress, meant to be worn at your wedding. This is the predicament our main character, let’s call him ‘Determined Dad’, found himself in. What he did next has sparked a heated debate. Let’s dive into the story…
Setting the Stage

The Ex-Wife’s Antics

The Surprise Package

The Dress Dilemma

Returning the Dress

The Confrontation

The Accusations Fly ️

More Accusations and Threats

The Final Straw

Aftermath and Reflection

Father’s Dilemma: Protecting His Wedding or Alienating His Daughter?
In a whirlwind of drama, ‘Determined Dad’ found himself in a tough spot. His ex-wife’s attempt to sabotage his upcoming wedding with a bridal-like dress for their daughter led to a heated confrontation. Accusations flew, threats were made, and now he’s left wondering if he did the right thing. His daughter Miranda, caught in the crossfire, has been quiet since the incident. As the dust settles, we’re left to ponder: was ‘Determined Dad’ justified in his actions or did he overstep his boundaries? Let’s hear what the internet has to say about this tangled web of family drama… ️
NTA for returning the dress. Ex-wife being petty and bitter

Age gap raises eyebrows, but is he really the villain?

NTA. Ex is twisting words and intentions. Drama alert!

NTA for returning the dress. Ex-wife’s malicious intent evident

“NTA. Ex-wife and sister are TA. Let Miranda choose her dress. “

“ESH. Ex-wife bought white gown, dad dating younger woman.”

Age difference between fiancee and daughter sparks heated debate.

NTA. Let the bride choose her dream wedding outfit!

Dress returned and dyed black: Epic revenge or justified?

Ex-wife is a bad word, but is the father a hero?

NTA. Ex-wife’s manipulation won’t stop. Put daughter first

NTA: Ex-wife tries to sabotage wedding, daughter caught in middle.

NTA. Daughter’s wedding dress mishap, but she agreed to change.

Ex-wife’s wedding dress gift: Perverted bait or innocent mistake?

Daughter’s role in wedding: Who should choose her dress?
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NTA – Returning the dress made sense, but talk to your daughter

Father defends daughter from manipulative mother, plans shopping spree
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NTA. Ex-wife’s mean, passive-aggressive move backfires. Protecting daughter from ridicule.

NTA, you did the right thing returning the dress.

NTA. Ex-wife is being vindictive and gaslighting you. Ignore her drama.

NTA. Ex-wife accuses you of everything she’s doing. Protect daughter

Ex-wife’s manipulative gift: NTA for returning it.

Returning the dress: NTA, but could’ve avoided drama.

NTA: Daughter’s dress, stepmom bonding, mom’s a**hole. Drama ensues.

NTA. Insulting to daughter. Keep her with you until wedding.

NTA for returning the dress, but that age gap tho

Ex-wife’s twisted mind: NTA for returning wedding dress gift!

NTA. Protecting daughter from toxic ex-wife.

NTA for returning the dress. Be the stable, mature one

NTA returns inappropriate dress from ex-wife. Hang on tight, OP!

NTA. Ex-wife’s creepy behavior puts daughter in unnecessary drama.

Resourceful or cheap? NTA keeps ex-wife’s wedding dress for prom!

Ex-wife’s projection makes NTA a hero, not a villain.

Mom’s concern: alienation or mistreatment? NTA, just causing trouble

Ex-wife causes drama by gifting wedding dress. NTA wins!

Divorce drama: Ex-wife called ‘batshit crazy’ by commenter. Drama unfolds.

Father returns daughter’s wedding dress gift: Hero or villain?

NTA: Ex-wife’s wedding dress gift returned. Drama and regrets ensue.

Father returns daughter’s wedding dress gift: Hero or villain?

NTA: Calculated decision causing trouble?

Protecting his daughter: NTA dad defends against ex’s toxic tactics.

NTA: Drama avoided if you just bought another dress.

NTA. Ex-wife sends inappropriate dress, dad suggests shopping for daughter’s outfit.

NTA. Ex-wife’s behavior is childish and inappropriate.

NTA- Clever way to return the dress and assert independence!

NTA. Ex-wife sent inappropriate dress for daughter to wear. Return it!

NTA. Ex-wife overstepped boundaries. Let daughter choose her own outfit. Ignore arguments.
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NTA. Ex-wife ruins wedding, father returns dress. Drama ensues.

NTA: Father wants daughter to have a better wedding dress.

NTA: Ex’s pettiness over wedding dress sparks debate.

Saving Miranda from embarrassment by returning unwanted wedding dress.

Ex-wife creates tension at wedding by gifting daughter similar dress

NTA, but causing drama and dividing daughter’s loyalties

Father returns daughter’s wedding dress gift: Petty or practical?

NTA, but daughter needs therapy. Mother may be abusive privately.
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NTA: Ex-wife’s petty tricks won’t ruin your beautiful wedding day!

Engaging with a quiet teenager: NTA, ask and listen
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Miranda gets a new dress: problem solved!

Ex-wife’s manipulative move backfires. Father stands up for daughter.

NTA for returning the dress, but ex’s reaction expected.

NTA for returning dress, but dating someone young is creepy.

ESH: Ex-wife, custody, dumb decisions, and wedding fashion dilemmas.
