Promises made during happier times can come back to haunt us when relationships fall apart. One man found himself in a sticky situation when his ex-stepdaughter came knocking on his door, demanding the college fund he had promised her years ago. But with their relationship having soured, was he still obligated to fulfill his promise? Let’s dive into the story and find out.
A Promise Made

The Savings Account

Relationship Turns Sour

The Ball’s in Her Court

A Blast from the Past

Money for Expenses

First Contact in 4 Years

Unhappy Ex Stepdaughter

A Painful Reminder

The Aftermath ☎️

Broken Promises and Burned Bridges
After their relationship soured, the ex-stepdaughter returned to claim the college fund that was promised to her years ago. However, the man had repurposed the money since they lost contact, leaving her unhappy and angry. He reminded her that she had stonewalled him after the divorce and that he wasn’t her father, so she had no right to complain. With emotions running high and bridges burned, it seems like this conflict is far from over. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Ex stepdaughter demands college fund after 4 years of no contact

Stepdaughter demands college fund after pushing stepdad away. NTA.

Ex-stepdaughter’s sudden return for college fund deemed opportunistic.

Ex-stepdaughter demands college fund after 4 years of no contact

Stepdaughter ghosts stepfather, returns for money. NTA response.
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Ex-stepdaughter demands college fund after years of no contact. NTA.

Ex-stepdaughter rejects relationship, NTA for spending college fund on self

Stepdaughter disowns father, returns for money. NTA shuts door.

NTA shuts down entitled ex-stepdaughter

Ex-stepdaughter demands college fund, commenters agree NTA

Harsh truth about broken promises and using people as wallets.

Stepdaughter demands college fund after 4 years of no contact

Stepdaughter wants college fund after abandoning relationship. NTA.

Ex-stepdaughter only returned for money, NTA for refusing.

No obligation to ex-stepdaughter who cut you off

Stepdaughter wants college fund, but commenter says NTA.

Cutting ties, cutting funds. NTA saves money, ex-stepdaughter loses out.
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Ex-stepdaughter asks for college fund after burning bridges. NTA.

Cutting ties with toxic ex-stepdaughter and her father. NTA.

Stepdaughter disowned OP as dad, can’t demand college funds. NTA

Shot in the dark for college fund, guilt trip failed. NTA

Ex-stepdaughter asks for money after 5 years of no contact

Stepdaughter wants college fund, commenters side with OP.

No obligation to ex-stepdaughter. NTA for standing up.
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NTA shuts down ex stepdaughter’s entitled behavior.

Stepdaughter wants college fund, but commenters say not your problem

Entitled stepdaughter demands money, gets shut down. NTA.

Rejected dad’s money, now wants college fund. NTA for refusing?

Ex-stepdaughter expects college fund after cutting off ‘father’
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Ex stepdaughter wants money, but not a relationship. NTA.

NTA’s epic comeback shuts down entitled ex-stepdaughter
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Cutting ties doesn’t give her access to your wallet

Stepdaughter kills relationship, NTA for repurposing college fund

Former stepdaughter demands college fund, but commenters say NTA

Demanding money from estranged family is not acceptable. #NTA

Stepdaughter’s entitlement and rudeness is not your problem. NTA

Entitled ex-stepdaughter returns for college fund after ghosting, burns bridges

Ex-stepdaughter wants college fund, but commenter is NTA. ♂️

Maintaining a relationship with ex-stepfamily without expectations. NTA.

Ex stepdaughter demands college fund, commenter says NTA and advises blocking

Divorce doesn’t mean being a piggy bank. NTA

Mom’s influence? Commenter defends OP’s decision to not contribute.

No obligation to rebuild burnt bridges. NTA

Ex-stepdaughter ghosted OP and ripped up college check. NTA.

Bio dad is the real a-hole here. Stepdad is NTA.

Stepdaughter asks for college fund, but is she entitled?

Cutting contact then asking for money? NTA made the right choice.

Ex-stepdaughter demands college fund, commenter says NTA and advises ignoring

Clear NTA judgement with a touch of sass. You owe nothing

Stepdaughter sees him as an ATM, NTA for refusing

Ex stepdaughter demands college fund after disowning dad. NTA.

Stepdaughter burned bridges and is being manipulative for college funds.

NTA stands up to entitled ex-stepdaughter and her mother

Ex-stepdaughter’s true intentions exposed, commenter calls out manipulation

Stay cool and don’t engage. NTA, grey rocking FTW ♂️

NTA: Stepdaughter disowned OP, returns for money. Burnt bridges

Ex-stepdaughter demands college fund after burning bridges. NTA stands firm.

Divorced stepfather gets the last laugh with NTA comment
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