Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy story that’s sure to get your blood boiling! A widower is trying to move on with his life after losing his wife, but his stepdaughter is making it IMPOSSIBLE! ♀️ She’s living in HIS house, rent-free, and has the audacity to call him an a**hole for wanting to date again! Can you believe it?! Let’s dive into this messy situation and see if this guy is really the jerk everyone thinks he is! ️♂️
Tragedy Strikes: Wife Passes Away

Stepdaughter Stays Put in My House

It’s MY House, Not Ours!

⏳ 3 More Years? No Way!

Trying to Move On, But Called an A**hole

️ 5 Months Notice to Move Out

♂️ I’m Not Her Dad, I Just Want to Live My Life!

She Claims She Can’t Afford to Move Out

My Wife Made It Clear: I’m Not a Replacement Dad ♀️

Beth Only Moved In When Her Mom Got Sick

Senior Year Move-In for Mom’s Health

️ Trying to Set Ground Rules, But She Went Off!

Not Your Traditional Marriage ♂️

Married for Better Insurance, Not Religion

A Practical Decision, But I’m Not Responsible for Beth ♂️

Moving On, Not Just Trying to Get Laid!

Thank You for Affirming My Decision!

Internet Jury, What’s Your Verdict?!
Well, well, well… looks like we’ve got ourselves a real doozy of a situation here! A widower trying to move on with his life, a snarky stepdaughter living rent-free in his house, and a whole lot of drama! Is he an a**hole for wanting to kick her out so he can date in peace? Or is she the real villain here, making his life miserable and refusing to let him move on? The internet is divided, but one thing’s for sure – this story is juicier than a ripe peach! Let’s see what the masses have to say about this tangled web of family drama! ️
Daughter grieving, but father prioritizes dating life. YTA

Man defends decision to ask stepdaughter to move out.

Ignoring judgement won’t change verdict. YTA ♂️

User thinks husband is insensitive towards daughter after wife’s death.

NTA, inconsistent standards on step-parents. Ungrateful adult child.

Insensitive husband dismisses daughter’s grief after mother’s death

Husband kicks grieving daughter out, during a pandemic. YTA.

Heartless husband kicks daughter out after wife’s death. YTA.

NTA. Daughter should respect father’s decision after wife’s death.

Man defends his decision to date after wife’s death. NTA

Confusion about the relationship dynamic and lack of connection with daughter

Concerned commenter questions financial planning of deceased wife’s family.

A comment suggests talking to the daughter with empathy.

Possible that daughter saw him as family, not just friend?

Stepdaughter grieving her mom, you want to kick her out? YTA

Encouraging comment to consider helping others, stay grounded
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Redditor defends man’s decision to let unappreciative daughter go

Politeness and support won’t change this heartless decision.

A concerned mother questions deceased wife’s plan for daughter’s future

Husband not the a**hole for asking daughter to move out

Stepdad prioritizes dating over grieving stepdaughter. YTA.

Insensitive husband seeks validation for kicking out grieving daughter.

NTA defends against assumptions in a contentious situation.

Step-father ready to date after wife’s death. Abandoning daughter? YTA.

Bio father better for daughter? NTA according to edit.

Daughter gets the boot so dad can chase tail? YTA.

Important INFO: Daughter needs a safe place post-mom’s death

Late wife set boundaries, NTA for giving daughter the boot.

Defending the father’s decision to kick out his 19-year-old daughter.

Husband kicks grieving daughter out to date. Commenter calls out priorities.

Insensitive father gets called out for kicking out grieving daughter.

Widower clashes with daughter over moving on after wife’s death. NAH.

Setting boundaries is okay, NTA. Trauma bonding is real

Daughter of deceased wife causes issues, commenter suggests boundaries.

Stepdad’s insensitivity towards stepdaughter’s grief – YTA
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NTA. It’s understandable to want to move on, offer alternative housing.

ESH for volatile behavior, need for respectful communication and compromise.

Adult daughter overstaying welcome, NTA for wanting to date again

Moving on after spouse’s death: NTA for daughter eviction.

Husband not TA for wanting to move on after wife’s death

NTA. Daughter disrespects rules, time to move out. You deserve happiness.

Step-father kicks step-daughter out after wife’s death. YTA.

Step-daughter should come first. YTA for prioritizing dating.

Man dates mom for 10 years without interacting with daughter. YTA
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Dating doesn’t mean abandoning your responsibility. YTA

Heartless husband wants to ditch dead wife’s daughter. YTA 100%

Stepdaughter is an adult. NTA for wanting to date again.

Daughter disrespects dad, gets kicked out. NTA

Setting boundaries with adult children post-spouse death. NTA.

Encouraging comment applauds OP for not enabling daughter’s behavior.

Protect yourself! Record everything to prevent false DV accusations.

Stepdaughter lost her mother, but NAH. You should help her.

Giving your daughter the boot during a pandemic. NTA?

Not close to stepdaughter, NTA for wanting to date again

User calls out OP for not playing stepfather role. YTA.

Daughter’s rude behavior justifies NTA’s decision to kick her out.

Husband seeks to date after wife’s death, ignoring stepdaughter’s feelings

Compassionate NTA commenter suggests helping daughter move out peacefully

Husband kicks out grieving daughter to date after wife’s death. YTA.

NTA for not wanting to be a step parent, double standards

Helpful advice for daughter’s uncertain future after mother’s passing.

Daughter (33F) slams stepdad for moving on too fast. YTA.

Honest conversation with daughter about moving on after wife’s death.

Man kicks stepdaughter out to get laid during pandemic. YTA.

Advice for OP on helping his daughter move out

YTA for prioritizing your dating life over your deceased wife’s wishes ♂️

NTA defends himself against angry teenagers and offers practical advice.

Marriage doesn’t automatically make someone a step-parent. NTA

Man not obligated to take care of adult daughter after wife’s death ❤️
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Insensitive stepfather kicks grieving daughter out after wife’s death. YTA.

NTA. Tough love is necessary for disrespectful stepchildren.

Man prioritizes dating over daughter after wife’s death – criticism ensues

Frustrated commenter receives too many notifications on unclear post.
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Daughter being evicted a year after mother’s death? YTA

Harsh judgement on awful person’s decision to kick daughter out.

OP’s attitude towards his wife’s daughter is the real problem

ESH, but the daughter needs support in her grief

Daughter kicked out by dad, internet agrees with his decision.
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NTA defends OP’s decision and calls out YTA for not reading.

Heartless husband gives daughter the boot after wife dies. YTA

Stepfather prioritizes dating over moral obligation to late wife’s daughter

Man faces backlash for kicking out dead wife’s daughter. YTA.

Heartless husband kicks grieving daughter out. YTA confirmed
