Imagine being contacted by an ex, who claims you have a six-year-old daughter. You’re shocked, but you step up to the plate and try to be a father figure. You even take her to Disneyland! But then, your family suggests you get a paternity test, and it turns out… she’s not your daughter. That’s exactly what happened to this guy. He cut ties with the girl and her mother, but now, years later, the girl has found him on social media and wants to reconnect. Should he let her back into his life or keep his distance?
The Shocking Reveal

Meeting Sarah

Paternity Test Suggestion

The DNA Test Results

The Ex’s Confession

Cutting Ties ✂️

Sarah Finds Him

The Truth Comes Out ️

A Plea for Connection

Keeping Distance

Sarah’s Persistence

Blocking and Moving On

Family Intervention ️

The Family’s Opinion

A Father Figure Debate

To Be or Not to Be a Father Figure? ♂️
So, here’s the dilemma: the man’s family thinks he’s being too heartless by refusing to be a father figure to Sarah, even though she’s not his daughter. They argue that to Sarah, he’s the only dad she’s ever known. But he feels that he has his own life and family now, and it’s not his responsibility to be a father figure to someone who isn’t his child. Should he give in to his family’s wishes and let Sarah back into his life, or should he stand his ground and keep his distance? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Mother’s lies about father’s identity cause turmoil for daughter. NTA.

Heartbreaking situation for a lost girl seeking a father figure.

Mother’s lie created false connection between man and ‘daughter’ ♂️

NTA for rejecting ‘daughter’. Opinions are easy to give.

Heartbreaking situation. OP not obligated but could make a difference ❤️

NAH vote for man rejecting ‘daughter’ after DNA test shocker

NTA. Clear the air with her and move on

Not the a**hole for rejecting daughter after DNA test.
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NTA for not wanting to be a father figure. It’s understandable. But the girl deserves to know her actual dad’s family. Obsessive might be a harsh word.

NTA. Mother lied, you owe nothing. Family siding with stranger?

Stranger daughter seeks closure but father refuses, sparks debate. ♂️

Man denies being a father figure after DNA test results. NTA

Man not obligated to be ‘daughter’s’ father figure. Can still help.
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NTA rejects ‘daughter’ after DNA test, doubts father’s death.

Prioritizing your own child is understandable

A movie or sitcom-worthy plot. Not the a**hole.
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Ex lies about daughter, NTA for rejecting her.

Brief but skeptical comment with short confirmation reply.

Not the a**hole for rejecting daughter you barely knew

NTA. Don’t take responsibility for someone else’s lie

Not his kid, not his responsibility. Family has no say.

Man rejects ‘daughter’ after 4 months, NTA, may charge mother.

Agreed, ex is the real a**hole here. Not OP’s responsibility

NAH, but Sarah needs kindness and understanding in this situation

Ex commits paternity fraud, man not obligated to ‘daughter’

Compassionate advice for a sensitive situation.

NTA. DNA test proves she’s not your daughter. Mother lied.

Setting boundaries with family. NTA for rejecting ‘daughter’.

NTA, but consider a call for common courtesy

Navigating complex family dynamics with grace and understanding

Supportive comment defends man’s decision not to be a father

Commenter defends man’s decision, blames ex.

Stranger claiming to be your child? NTA for cutting contact.
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Family drama unfolds as man rejects ‘daughter’ after 4 months. NTA.
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Choosing a dad isn’t easy, even with a DNA test ♂️

NTA for rejecting ‘daughter’ after brief meeting 12 years ago

Commenter jokingly wants Bill Gates as father figure and inheritance.

Choosing not to force a relationship doesn’t make you TA

Protect your family, consider a restraining order. Stay safe
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Memory fades, NTA for rejecting ‘daughter’ after DNA test shocker

Regretful commenter reflects on past relationship and poor choices.

NTA for rejecting ‘daughter’ after only 4 months of relationship ♂️
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Don’t give in to family pressure, it could spiral out

Man rejects ‘daughter’ after DNA test shocker – NTA.

Set boundaries and protect your peace , NTA.

Standing up for yourself and setting boundaries is important

NTA for rejecting ‘daughter’. Suggests reaching out to biological family.

Clear NTA verdict, with a dash of concern for the girl

Heartbreaking story of mistaken identity and lost family connections.

NTA for rejecting ‘daughter’ after brief meeting at 6.

Dreaming of a billionaire uncle, NTA comment section gets creative

Compassionate comment acknowledges the situation’s complexity and emotional toll.

Don’t let others guilt-trip you, NTA. Best wishes to you.

Commenter believes girl is the a**hole for causing stress.

Mother’s lies caused daughter’s pain, but rejecting her is reasonable

NAH – Ex lied, girl needs therapy, OP not obligated.

Man not at fault, but sympathy for rejected daughter

Compassionate NTA declines fatherhood for ex’s child.
