Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy tale of post-divorce drama that’ll make your head spin! ️ Our protagonist, a loving father struggling with depression and financial woes, finds himself in a sticky situation with his ex-wife. She’s got a new man in her life, and she’s ready to play house… literally! But wait, there’s a catch! She needs our hero to watch the kids while she goes house hunting with her beau. Is she taking advantage of his kindness, or is he just being a pushover? Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster and find out!
The Ex-Wife’s Dilemma: Balancing Sickness and House Hunting!
Money Troubles: Navigating the Bureaucracy of Social Assistance
The Ex’s Demand: Setting the Custody Schedule
Fatherly Love: Finding Normalcy with the Kids
The Ex’s Change of Heart: From Apologetic to Demanding
Feeling Used: The Limit of a Father’s Patience
AITA? Seeking Validation and Opinions ️
Gratitude for the Comments: Navigating Anxiety and Resolution
Coping with Anxiety: The Challenges of Reading Comments
The Verdict Is In: Is Our Protagonist the A-Hole?
It seems our protagonist is caught between a rock and a hard place. On one hand, he loves his kids more than anything and cherishes every moment he gets to spend with them. On the other hand, his ex-wife seems to be taking advantage of his kindness, disrupting his financial stability and personal plans. It’s a classic case of “give an inch, they take a mile,” isn’t it? But fear not, dear readers! Our hero has reached out to the internet for guidance, and boy, did he get an earful! Some understood his plight, while others… not so much. But in the end, it seems the situation has been resolved, and brighter days are on the horizon. Now, let’s see what the internet has to say about this emotional saga!
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Parenting is a full-time job, don’t shirk your responsibilities!
User accuses struggling dad of seeing kids as a chore.
Co-parenting struggles and resentment after divorce
Divorced commenter sympathizes but calls OP mildly TA for not prioritizing kids.
Redditor says father is the a-hole for not spending time with own kids.
Dad accused of not paying child support, ex-wife does all parenting
Depressed dad feels taken advantage of by ex-wife.
Parenting debate: Is one extra day with kids worth it?
Step up for your kids, don’t let them suffer.
Put your kids first, man up and be a good dad.
Guilt-tripping comment calls out bad parenting. YTA
Struggling dad needs help with childcare finances, not AH situation.
Struggling dad called YTA for not letting ex-wife move.
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Supporting kids is not about spiting your ex. YTA ♂️
OP is called out for being stubborn and selfish
User condemns entitled ex-wife, praises supportive father figure
Co-parenting struggles: Financial strain and shared custody.
A comment calling out a struggling dad for putting his own needs over his children’s.
User suggests dad’s refusal to let ex-wife tour house is spiteful. YTA.
Prioritizing children over animosity towards ex, YTA (You’re the a**hole).
Parental custody dispute sparks YTA judgement and custody advice.
User sympathizes with struggling dad and questions unclear custody arrangement.
Co-parenting is about teamwork and flexibility, not control
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Entitled dad prioritizes PS5 over feeding his kid, YTA. ♂️
User accuses dad of being selfish and suggests a formal custody.
Struggling dad needs to prioritize co-parenting over past grudges.
Single dad criticized for not doing enough by judgmental commenter.
“YTA this whole post is fkn gross”
YTA for prioritizing resentment over time with your children.
Parenting is a two-way street, set boundaries to avoid resentment.
Struggling dad gets called out for questionable priorities
Struggling dad accused of being jealous of ex’s new boyfriend
A compassionate reminder to consider mental health in tough situations.
User suggests manipulating social services for more food allowance.
Suggests taking kids more often and sharing responsibility.
Parent criticized for not spending enough time with kids due to depression.
Jealousy and selfishness? YTA indeed
Divorced dad criticized for not wanting an extra day with kids
Jealousy and bitterness: YTA comment gets called out
Engaging with kids is a priority. YTA but fixable.
No sympathy for entitled ex-wife. Harsh but fair judgement.
Put your kids first, YTA if you don’t.
Dad under fire for not helping ex-wife with their kids
Parenting priorities questioned in YTA comment
Parenting is about putting kids first, YTA for being selfish
User is torn between YTA and ESH in co-parenting disagreement.
Parenting isn’t just on ‘your’ days. Don’t be spiteful.
Ex accuses struggling dad of being the a**hole. Drama ensues.
Harsh comment suggests taking kids away from entitled ex-wife.
Engaging in a civil co-parenting relationship seems impossible?
Single dad struggles to see kids due to ex-wife’s demands
A commenter calls out a struggling dad for not seeing his kids more often and making excuses to avoid an extra day.
User calls out OP for exaggerating and suggests solutions.
A scathing critique of a dad’s lack of involvement in parenting
Dad accused of not enjoying time with his kids. Yikes!
The comment calls out the struggling dad for being entitled
Struggling dad and entitled ex-wife both need to co-parent better
Dad wants to spend more time with kids, not pay more
Father prioritizes spending time with children, called YTA by commenter.
Divorced parents argue over custody, readers judge dad’s actions sarcastically.
Passionate reply calls out dad for neglecting his parental responsibility
Struggling dad gets assistance, ex-wife takes advantage. NTA for setting boundaries.
Co-parenting is not score keeping. YTA for being petty.
Step up, dad! YTA for not taking responsibility
Struggling dad should step up and help financially. YTA
Engaging with a YTA who needs to take responsibility.
A commenter calls the father out for his selfishness.
Parenting priorities questioned in heated custody debate. YTA called out.
Set boundaries with your entitled ex-wife for a better life
Single dad criticized for not being grateful for extra time ⏰
Ex-wife limits father’s time with kids for social forms, NTA.
Prioritizing kids over bitterness towards ex-wife’s partner. YTA.
Struggling dad seeks advice on custody agreement and child support
Struggling dad criticized for declining time with kids. YTA ♂️
Straightforward reply calls out entitled parent.
