Family drama can be intense, especially when it involves love and loyalty. One dad found himself caught in the middle of a heart-wrenching battle between his 20-year-old daughter and his fiancée. After years of tension and hurtful remarks, he finally made a choice that left everyone in tears. But was it the right decision? Read on to find out what happened and how it all unfolded.
The Breakup and the Fallout

Accusations and Awkwardness

Living Together, But Apart

Moving Out and Losing Contact

The Silent Treatment

New Love, New Life

Daughter’s Return and Bitterness

Rude Remarks and Ultimatums

Storming Off and Ongoing Tension

Fiancée vs. Daughter

Dreading Family Time

Christmas Confrontation

Taking a Stand

The Heartbreaking Goodbye

Tears and Regret

Dad’s Dilemma: Choosing Between Love and Family
In this heart-wrenching tale of love and family, a father is forced to choose between his fiancée and his daughter. After years of tension, hurtful remarks, and ultimatums, he finally made a choice that left everyone in tears. But was it the right decision? Was he justified in standing up for his fiancée, or should he have tried harder to mend the relationship with his daughter? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotional rollercoaster.
Family counseling recommended for strained father-daughter relationship. ESH.

NTA- Helpful advice on how to approach daughter’s behavior

NTA but daughter in pain, family counseling needed.

ESH but reach out to daughter and get therapy together.

Daughter needs therapy to address deeper issues.

ESH. OP’s daughter is acting like a brat, but OP bears responsibility for abandoning her with an emotionally abusive mother. Therapy could help repair their relationship.
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Daughter’s perspective on dad’s breakup and new fiancée’s role.

Demanding respect from daughter: NTA or bad parenting?
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Daughter’s childlike fantasy vs dad’s justified decision.

User questions daughter’s motive for disliking fiancée, gets corrected.

NTA, but daughter’s concerns need to be addressed.

Parental guidance needed: Commenter offers counseling advice for father-daughter conflict.

Divorce is hard on children’s psychology. Listen to her feelings

ESH for giving up on daughter, but daughter also being AH
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NTA for choosing fiancee over daughter, daughter needs time to heal.

Advice on how to mend the relationship with daughter and fiancée

Redditor calls out subreddit for bad advice on family matters

NTA. Daughter’s behavior is unacceptable, reaching out to talk recommended.

Parenting doesn’t end at 18. YTA. Shower her with love ❤️

ESH. Commenter suggests therapy for daughter and open communication.

Daughter’s hurtful remark makes her TA, according to commenter.

Father and daughter relationship strained due to new partner. ESH.

Supportive comment defends dad’s decision with a hint of sarcasm.

ESH, but the real problem started long before this incident.

Daughter’s behavior justified dad choosing fiancée? NTA says comment.

Father defends his decision to choose fiancée over daughter.

Sensible advice for a delicate situation.

Daughter’s choice to leave due to fiancée, NTA.

Navigating tough family dynamics with empathy and understanding.

Redditor suggests posting on r/relationships, advises NAH for daughter’s behavior.

Setting boundaries with kids after divorce.

Friend supports dad’s decision to prioritize his life over daughter

A manipulative ex or a concerned daughter?

Timing of daughter’s reemergence questioned, possible sabotage by ex-spouse.

Daughter’s fantasy of reuniting parents causes conflict. NTA.

Stepmom accused of being a home wrecker, but is it justified?

Child struggles with father’s new relationship after bitter divorce.

NTA: Commenter defends OP’s decision and calls out daughter’s behavior.

Fiancée is important, but daughter deserves alone time too

Daughter calls fiancée home wrecker, but he didn’t even know her. ESH.

Commenter acknowledges everyone sucks and suggests counseling.

NTA – Short and sweet, but why?

Divorced dad chooses fiancée over grown daughter, commenters side with him.

Daughter’s choice makes dad NTA. Simple and clear.

Daughter’s behavior is toxic, father’s decision justified.

NTA. Daughter needs therapy. Set boundaries, don’t be miserable.

Choosing toxic daughter or fiancée? NTA sets boundaries.

Daughter’s motives questioned, ex-wife blamed. NTA confirmed.

NTA. Daughter is an adult, you have a right to happiness.
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NTA: Father’s response to daughter’s disapproval of fiancée.

Choosing between daughter and fiancée? NTA comment says it all

NTA dad demands respect from disrespectful adult daughter

Sassy response to daughter’s flawed logic.

Absent father chooses fiancée over daughter, but YTA according to comments. Counseling recommended.

Daughter disrespects dad’s fiancée, commenter supports dad’s decision.

Parenting debate: Tough love or lack of empathy?
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Demanding respect in your own home: NTA

Advice to foster independent relationship with daughter, offer therapy.
