At 16, she became a mom and raised her daughter alone after her ex-boyfriend left. Now, with a wonderful fiance, she is considering adoption for her daughter but her ex-boyfriend wants back in. Is she the a**hole for not letting him? Read the full story to find out.
Young mother stands strong against absent father’s return ❤️

Strong single mother denies deadbeat dad access to daughter ❤️

Loving fiance embraces daughter, absentee father has no chance ❤️

Stepfather-to-be prepares to adopt daughter, bringing family closer ❤️

Rejected father tries to reconnect with daughter, but mother refuses.

Family pressures mother to reconcile with absent father for daughter’s birthday

Judgmental Redditers weigh in on absent father situation

Teenage mother stands strong against absentee father

Father leaves daughter again, leading to fiance’s adoption.


Single mom left waiting at restaurant for absent father

Single mom defends parenting amid CPS threats

Single mom refuses to let absent father back in daughter’s life
Being a single mom is hard, and being a single teen mom is even harder. But for this 23-year-old mother, raising her daughter on her own was worth it. When her ex, Jake, left her after finding out she was pregnant, she made the decision to raise her daughter alone.
Fast forward eight years, and her fiance is now asking to adopt her daughter. But when Jake comes back into the picture, asking to see his daughter, the mother refuses to let him back in. Despite her family and friends pressuring her to let him see her, she stands by her decision. Is she in the wrong in this situation ?
Read on to find out what happened when Jake finally got a chance to meet his daughter, and how the mother’s fiance is now going through with the adoption process.
Seek legal advice to establish parenting and child support agreement.

Daughter’s family comes first over absent father’s infertility. NTA

Including the daughter’s opinion in visitation could prevent confusion later

Consider legal advice before absent father enters your daughter’s life ✍️

Cut toxic family out and start adoption papers, NTA

Complicated family dynamics. What does the daughter want?

Supportive comment shows understanding of mother’s decision

Putting your child’s interest first is NTA, but consider long-term.

Bio dad wants back in daughter’s life, but mother refuses
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When family relationships go wrong

A chance for the father to meet his daughter, NTA

Single mother reflects on absent father’s sudden interest in daughter.

Setting boundaries with absent biodad. NTA, daughter’s choice.

Set boundaries and demand he pays child support before visitation

Legal action for visitation? Stepdad adoption might be best solution.

Absent father must pursue legal channels if sincere about daughter.

Protecting her daughter: NTA comment shuts down absent father’s return

Protect your child’s future. Lawyer up and seek legal advice.

Father absent for 8 years, NTA for refusing contact

Commenter thinks someone is being an a**hole

Don’t let anyone guilt you into letting a deadbeat dad back.

Protecting her daughter from an unstable father. NTA

Protect daughter’s emotions, not ex’s ego. Let her decide future.

Sneaky solution suggested to help absent father dilemma. NTA

Not the a**hole, but why? Tell us the story
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Infertility doesn’t define parenting. Fiancé wants to adopt daughter.

Single mother struggles with letting absent father back into daughter’s life

Stand up for your family and cut out toxic influences ⚔️

Demanding child support: or no contact

Don’t let your pride deprive your daughter of a father ❤️
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Legal help needed! Dad may have rights to see child

Legally abandoned after 8 years? NTA, keep protecting daughter ️

Father wants back in daughter’s life after accident, NTA refuses

Protecting daughter from absent father. NTA

Slowly introducing him back with therapist’s help for daughter’s sake

Daughter deserves to know her father. ESH for not compromising.

Infertility doesn’t excuse absent father, commenter is NTA

Honesty is key – NTA for not wanting absent father back
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User defends mother’s decision to not let absent father back in.

Strong single mother stands up for daughter’s well-being.

As the legal guardian, you’re NTA for not letting him in but consider letting your daughter choose. Adoption is great, talk to your daughter and reassure your fiancé.

Cooperating with absent father for daughter’s sake is important
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Protecting her from a ‘prop’ father. NTA.

One comment shuts down absent father’s hopes.

Single mother stands her ground in protecting her daughter

Get a lawyer and protect your daughter. NTA

Mother justified in keeping absent father out?

Engage your child in the decision but stand your ground!

Debate over absent father’s return for the sake of daughter.

Father wants back in daughter’s life – commenter suggests custody battle

Give the father a chance to prove his commitment ❤️

Father wants daughter back only because he’s infertile. NTA.

Balancing tough love and second chances ⏰

NTA. Biological father must pay child support before any visitation.

Commenter advises setting boundaries and seeking legal guidance

NTA. Father wants to be involved only after 8 yrs? File for full custody with child support.

Fiancé is the dad, you’re NTA.

Fiancé adoption prevents parental rights, but daughter’s choice is important ❤️

Demanding back child support may solve the absent father issue

NTA. Your daughter has the best dad in the world!

Protect your daughter’s best interests. Seek legal advice first.

User calls out mother’s parental alienation, warns of future consequences.

Commenter calls out manipulative family in absent father dispute

NTA. Child’s well-being should be top priority. Ignore family blackmail.

Prioritizing daughter’s feelings is essential. Have an open conversation ️

Clear cut case of NTA. Sperm donor ≠ father

Protecting her family from absent father.

Daughter’s opinion matters. Get child support before letting father back.

Setting boundaries with family – uninvited for a year

Absentee father gets called out for conveniently wanting back in

Protective mother prioritizes daughter’s well-being over absent father’s return ❤️

Consider daughter’s opinion before making a decision.

Username steals the show with clever comment

Supportive comment applauds mother’s decision to prioritize her family ❤️

Keep the party a secret from absent father

Commenter calls out parent for child abuse.

Clear NTA response to absent father wanting to play house

Single mom shuts down absent father’s attempt to play daddy.

Commenter suggests NTA verdict and cautious approach for absent father.

The importance of a child’s input in finding absent parents.

Commenter relates to story, supports OP.

NTA receives manipulative threats from family and friends over father’s return.

Demanding 8 years of child support before reconciliation.

Child support first, consider impact on daughter. NTA.

Consult a lawyer to set boundaries with absent father and family.

NTA for not letting absent father back in daughter’s life

A suggestion to talk to daughter about father after years.
