Dad Chooses Second Family Over First: Déjà Vu?

Imagine growing up with a loving father, only to see him drift away and prioritize his new family as you get older. That’s the heart-wrenching reality for one individual who recently confronted their dad about the striking resemblance between his behavior and that of his own father. The conversation took a dramatic turn, with accusations flying and emotions running high. Let’s dive into this family saga and see what went down.

Granddad’s Forgotten Family

History Repeats Itself

Once a Close Relationship

Distance and Disappointment

No Calls, No Texts

Confronting Dad ️

Dad’s Girlfriend Jumps In ‍♀️

Accusations and A-holes

A Family Torn Apart: Who’s in the Wrong?

This emotional rollercoaster of a story has left us questioning who’s in the wrong here. The individual feels abandoned by their dad, who seems to prioritize his second family over his first – just like his own father did. The confrontation led to heated arguments, with the dad’s girlfriend accusing the individual of trying to ruin their half-siblings’ childhood. Will this family ever find a resolution, or are they destined to follow in the footsteps of their predecessors? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation… ️‍♀️

NTA. Girlfriend’s entitlement and prioritization of her children is appalling. Dad’s reaction?

NTA but beware of dad’s history. Have a sincere talk.

NTA. Commenter advises to cut off dad for neglecting family.

Visiting your own child is never an a**hole move.

Cutting off toxic family members is painful but necessary.

Stepmom may be the issue, dad needs to step up. NTA.

Advice on how to talk to dad about hurtful behavior.

Set a time limit for effort, cut off if not reciprocated.

Encouraging response to a tough situation.

OP clarifies details about dad’s neglect of entire family. ‍♀️

Parenting doesn’t come with an expiry date.

Sympathetic commenter advises to grieve and move on.

Toxic stepfamily dynamics? Parental alienation? Share your experiences.

NTA commenter supports OP and calls out dad’s behavior.

Girlfriend interferes in father-daughter relationship. NTA, she’s TA.

Stepmother prioritizes her family over husband’s previous family. NTA.

Dad’s girlfriend is a big a**hole, hopefully he’ll cop on.

Dad’s girlfriend is gaslighting, but OP is NTA. Have a talk.

Paternal abandonment cycle continues. Blaming girlfriend is unfair. NTA.

Stepmother may be in for a shock when he trades up again. NTA.

NTA suggests ghosting dad if he continues to ignore family events.

Mature response to immature dad, grandpa, and girlfriend.

Dad’s girlfriend giving ultimatum, commenters side with OP.

Dad’s girlfriend wants to hoard his time NTA.

NTA, but the girlfriend’s comment is ridiculous

Setting boundaries with a cheating dad. NTA.

NTA comment shuts down dad’s actions and hypocrisy

User calls out dad for not standing up to overbearing wife.

Move on from bio dad, know his priorities. NTA.

Heartbreaking advice on saying goodbye to a two-timer dad.

Dad neglects first family for second, commenter supports NTA stance

Savage NTA response shuts down entitled commenter

Grandparent title earned by actions, not just by name.

NTA commenter advises to focus on creating a loving family.

Father’s choice: Second family over first. Grandfather, sometimes?

When hiding in the closet leads to a divided family.

Protecting family boundaries: NTA chooses daughter over absent father.

Heartfelt support for someone with a painful experience.

NTA dad forced to choose between families by controlling girlfriend

Choose your family wisely, toxic people don’t deserve your time.

Cutting ties with dad over second family. NTA.

NTA suggests going low contact and involving daughter’s father’s family.

NTA. Dad’s girlfriend is the problem, but he’s not innocent either.

NTA. Attachment styles and relationship patterns are predisposed by parents.

Cutting off dad’s second family? NTA bro, we feel you

NTA shares experience of dad choosing second family over first.

OP clarifies details about dad’s absence from all older kids.

Grandmother chooses non-blood relatives over dying daughter’s family. Heartbreaking.

NTA, prioritize your siblings, make memories, live like he’s passed.

NTA commenter calls out dad and his girlfriend for being AHs.

Curious commenter questions logistics of story, no replies.