Divorcing Dad Drops Truth Bomb on Wife: ‘It’s Your Fault Our Son Doesn’t Share His Life with You’

A 45-year-old father is in the midst of a divorce from his wife of 17 years, and they’re battling over custody of their three children. The situation becomes even more heated when their 17-year-old son requests to live solely with his father. The mother is left dumbfounded and accuses her soon-to-be-ex of manipulating their son. However, the father believes that his wife’s narcissistic tendencies and high expectations have driven their son away. But is he right to call her out on it?

Divorce Battle and Custody Struggles

Son’s Surprising Request

Wife and Son’s Rocky Relationship

Narcissistic Tendencies?

Son’s Dream School Acceptance

Funding Education Sparks Argument

Dad Drops the Bomb

Wife’s Furious Reaction

Dad’s Harsh Truth

Wife Storms Off

Dad’s Stance

Edit: School Fees Clarification

Dad Stands His Ground, But Is He Right? ‍♂️

The father of three is in the middle of a heated divorce and custody battle with his wife. Their 17-year-old son’s request to live solely with his dad sparks even more conflict. Things escalate when the dad reveals that their son was accepted into his dream school, but hadn’t shared the news with his mom. The dad blames his wife’s narcissistic tendencies and high expectations for their son’s silence. Was he too harsh, or is he just stating the facts? Let’s see what people think about this explosive situation…

NTA Dad receives support for not tolerating narcissistic behavior from wife.

Divorcing dad receives support for calling out wife’s poor parenting skills

Divorced parents and son’s tuition lead to ESH situation ‍♂️

NTA stands up for dad’s decision to not force son’s relationship

Divorce attorney advises against being an a**hole co-parent.

Honesty hurts, but can lead to reconciliation. NTA

Divorcing dad takes no BS, puts blame on wife for son’s distance

Father defends son’s decision, NTA. Emotional replies and legal advice.

Divorcing dad defends son’s decision to cut off mom. NTA.

Divorcing dad defends himself against wife’s poor parenting.

Debate over UK tuition costs distracts from NTA judgment.

NTA. Wife wrecked relationship with son, blames others. Wake-up call needed

NTA dad’s son achieves big, while UK college costs shock Americans

American cries after agreeing with NTA judgement

Commenter provides helpful information on UK tuition fees.

Father prioritizes son’s happiness over wife’s feelings. NTA

Divorcing dad shares experience on dealing with narcissistic ex-wife

Proud dad defends son’s decision, calls out ex’s selfishness.

Congrats to the son! Helpful info on UK tuition and grants

Divorced dad defends son’s choice, blames ex-wife. NTA

Divorcing dad tells the truth, spares no feelings. NTA.

Divorcing dad receives NTA for blaming wife for son’s distance

Commenter expresses confusion about UK tuition fees and funding, but agrees with NTA verdict and congratulates the son.

Teen relates to divorcing dad’s truth bomb about overbearing mother

Divorcing dad drops truth bomb on wife, gets NTA support.

Applying for SFE can ease £14K fees. NTA comment.

Blunt honesty was necessary after 200 signs of disinterest. NTA

NTA shuts down narcissism in one powerful sentence.

Short and sweet. NTA comment says it all

Divorcing dad gets praise for standing up to narcissistic ex-wife

Divorcing dad takes responsibility for harsh but honest truth bomb

NTA. Child of narcissistic parent applauds dad for sticking up for son

Commenter jokes about being related to OP in NTA section

Divorced dad defends son’s choice of school against upset ex-wife.

Divorced dad advised to not interfere with son’s relationship with mom.

Encouraging comment suggests therapy for better parenting.

Divorcing dad takes a stand: ‘It’s always your fault’

Protecting kids from a narc spouse. NTA

Commenter supports father’s decision and criticizes mother’s behavior.

Dad shares big news, wife makes it about herself. NTA

Past actions led to son’s distance. NTA.

Supportive comment advocates for son’s well-being.

Cheers to the amazing, strong little guy and his supportive dad

Divorcing dad takes aim at wife’s parenting. NTA.

No sugar-coating needed: Divorcing dad tells truth to wife

Redditor empathizes with son’s accomplishment struggles due to narcissistic mom

Supportive comment applauds parent for standing by son

Supportive comment to divorced dad for being a safe haven

Learn about private UK academies outside of UCAS

American students relate to high tuition, NTA comment wins sympathy

Divorcing dad takes responsibility for son’s relationship, NTA

Divorced dad takes blame for son’s distance from mom. #NTA

Truth hurts, but NTA dad speaks up on son’s behalf.

Applause for OP’s son for making his own choices.

Commenter shares personal experience and supports OP’s actions.

Commenter defends dad blaming wife for son’s distance. NTA.

Brutal honesty wins. NTA comment section agrees

Father not at fault, but should help son communicate with mother ‍

Divorcing dad’s truth bomb helps wife improve relationship with son

Divorced dad receives support for son’s school achievement and custody battle.

Divorced dad defends son’s choice to not share life with mother

NTA commenter empathizes with divorcing dad’s situation and praises him for being there for his son despite narcissistic tendencies of the mother.

Divorced dad called out for not telling son’s other guardian.

Dad stands up for son, wife’s reaction is disappointing

Divorcing dad takes blame off son, puts it on wife

NTA. Sometimes harsh truth is needed. Don’t feel bad

Divorcing dad exposes wife’s lack of effort in relationship with son

Divorcing dad gets support for calling out narcissistic ex-wife