Friend Wants To Take Paternity Test, AITA For Trying To Talk Him Out Of It?

A man seeks advice on how to bring up a paternity test with his wife. Despite the baby looking just like him, he feels he needs to be certain. The man’s friend tries to persuade him not to go through with it, highlighting the potential hurt that could be caused to his wife, who recently gave birth and is going through a tough time. The friend also questions why he would need a test based on no evidence, causing a rift in their friendship. Is the friend in the wrong for trying to stop the paternity test or is the father right to want to be certain? Read on to find out more.

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A friend’s request for a paternity test on his newborn has left the poster wondering if he’s the A-hole for trying to talk him out of it. Nick’s friend believes it’s a good idea to take the test to be certain, but the poster thinks it could hurt Nick’s wife Jess, who just had a traumatic birth, leading to postpartum depression. The poster tried to make Nick see how hurtful accusations like this can be by asking him how he would feel if Jess asked for a paternity test on them. Nick is now mad at the poster for not supporting and helping him, but the poster maintains that Jess needs support and love, not accusations of cheating. Do you think Nick is in the wrong for wanting the test or is he justified in wanting to be certain? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

NTA comment and replies provide examples of similar situations and highlight the potential consequences of getting a paternity test in a loving relationship. The lack of basic biology knowledge and empathy of some men is astonishing. Letting Nick get the test may nuke his relationship, and his wife would be better off alone. ‍♀️

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