Imagine losing your mom and then being asked to leave the home you’ve been living in just so your mom’s widower can date in peace. That’s the situation Beth, a 19-year-old college student, finds herself in. Her mom’s widower, who we’ll call ‘MovingOn’, has decided that he’s ready to move on with his life and start dating again. But there’s one problem: Beth’s presence in the house is making things ‘super awkward’ for him. So, he’s given her an ultimatum – find a new place to live by the end of the semester or else. Let’s dive into the story and see what led to this decision.
The Background
The House Situation
Dating Troubles
The Ultimatum ⏳
Beth’s Reaction
Financial Struggles
The Relationship with Beth
Ground Rules and Moving On
The Marriage
Practical Decision
No Responsibility for Beth
Final Response ️
MovingOn’s Decision Stands
Despite the backlash, MovingOn remains firm in his decision to ask Beth to leave. He insists he’s not just trying to ‘get laid’ but wants to move on and have a normal adult relationship. While some may argue that kicking out a grieving 19-year-old is heartless, others believe he has the right to move on with his life. So, what do you think? Is MovingOn justified in his decision, or is he being insensitive to Beth’s situation? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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Grieving stepdaughter kicked out during pandemic. YTA according to commenters.
NTA – OP supported his wife and Beth, now it’s time for her to live her own life. Beth’s behavior towards OP’s guests is unacceptable. It’s a toxic living arrangement that needs to end. ♂️
OP seeks judgement, receives YTA, ignores it.
Stepdad or not, kicking her out was wrong. YTA ♂️
Commenter calls out OP for lack of empathy and questionable relationship
NTA defends OP’s decision to kick out ungrateful adult step-daughter
Insensitive widower dismisses stepdaughter’s grief over losing her mother.
YTA for kicking out grieving daughter during pandemic without emotional support
Man criticized for kicking out late wife’s daughter. YTA.
Step-daughter disrespects grieving step-father for dating again.
Commenter defends man’s right to date after wife’s death.
Stepfather gives stepdaughter 5 months notice to move out. NTA
Curious commenter questions man’s relationship with late wife’s daughter
Concerned commenter asks about late mother’s life insurance and Beth’s well-being.
ESH. OP should talk to her about her situation.
Commenter questions if daughter saw OP as family figure
Stepdaughter grieving, but OP prioritizes dating over surrogate daughter. YTA.
Encouraging comment on making a difference in someone’s life
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Heartbreaking question left unanswered in stepdaughter dispute
NTA comment defends OP’s decision to kick out unappreciative adult stepdaughter
Moving on after loss is hard. Daughter’s support matters
Concerned commenter questions late wife’s plan for daughter’s future
Absentee bio dad with drug problems, a common story ♂️
Man defends kicking out late wife’s daughter for being rude
Commenter sees through man’s self-serving motives for kicking daughter out
Stepfather kicks out grieving stepdaughter for dating, called out for being selfish
NTA defends against assumptions in a heated comment section.
Commenter accuses man of abandoning step-daughter for new relationship. YTA.
Bio father should take responsibility. NTA
Commenter calls out man for kicking out daughter for dating
Concerned commenter questions if Beth has a safe place to go
Boundaries were set, NTA for kicking out disrespectful daughter
Debate over kicking out 19-year-old daughter for dating peace
Man shows heartlessness to late wife’s daughter. Commenters criticize behavior.
Teenager gets kicked out of home for ‘dating peace’
Compassionate advice to reconcile with stepdaughter after wife’s death
Setting boundaries after trauma bonding. NTA for parting ways.
NTA. Giving her a timeline was the right move.
Not family, not the a**hole
NTA for wanting to date, but offer to pay for apartment
Commenter calls out man for kicking out stepdaughter without warning. YTA.
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NTA. Adult step-daughter needs to move out and grow up
ESH for volatile behavior, seek middle ground before cutting ties.
Moving on after spouse’s death. NTA for kicking out rude daughter
Moving around often, but where did she live before?
Step-daughter vs dating life, YTA prioritizing wrong relationship
Stepfather kicks out stepdaughter from her home. YTA.
NTA. You have the right to peace in your own home
NTA for kicking out late wife’s disrespectful daughter
Commenter calls out OP for being a terrible stepfather
NTA, but late wife’s daughter is an adult. Sad situation.
Supportive comment: NTA, she’ll figure it out
