Father refuses to let ex-wife take advantage of girlfriend’s good nature

Divorced father refuses to let his ex-wife take advantage of his girlfriend’s good nature. When his ex-wife asked to drop off their child for a few hours, he firmly said no and stood up for his girlfriend. The father believes that always saying yes and not setting boundaries won’t do his girlfriend any good. However, his girlfriend believes that he blew the situation out of proportion and ruined a great time with their son. AITA?

Co-parenting struggles after failed marriage and workaholic ex-wife.

Girlfriend helps with son despite ex’s ulterior motives

Protective father stands up against ex-wife’s manipulation ‍♂️

Protective dad stands up for girlfriend against manipulative ex-wife ‍ ‍

Protective boyfriend shuts down ex-wife’s manipulation of girlfriend’s kindness ❤️

Ex-wife crosses line, boyfriend stands up for girlfriend

Setting boundaries with ex-wife for son’s visits

Setting boundaries is important, even if it upsets someone

Father stands up for girlfriend, ex-wife plays victim. AITA?

Father stands up for girlfriend against ex-wife’s manipulation

Divorce is never easy, especially when children are involved. But what happens when an ex-spouse takes advantage of your current partner? This is exactly what happened to one father when his ex-wife tried to use his girlfriend as a babysitter for their shared child. Despite his girlfriend’s willingness to help out, the father felt that his ex-wife was crossing boundaries and had to put his foot down. But tensions rise when his girlfriend becomes upset with him for not letting his ex-wife drop off their child. Who’s in the right? And how can someone set boundaries without hurting those they love? In the comments below, we want to hear your thoughts on this tricky situation. Share your experiences and advice for navigating relationships with exes and new partners.

Father’s selfish behavior towards ex-wife and girlfriend sparks outrage. YTA.

Father’s overbearing behavior towards ex-wife and girlfriend criticized. YTA.

OP criticized girlfriend for helping with child, called out for being controlling (YTA)

OP’s controlling behavior gets called out, YTA.

Commenter calls out father for being petty and selfish ‍♂️

Debate over custody and childcare arrangements, YTA comment and replies.

Commenter argues that OP is the a-hole for creating a problem where there wasn’t one and ignoring the benefits of a positive blended family situation ‍♂️

Blending families can be tough, but this commenter has a great relationship with their fiance, ex, and kids.

Father’s feud with ex-wife causing tension for son and girlfriend

Commenter calls out father’s selfishness during pandemic, gets backup

Commenter accuses father of spiteful intentions towards ex-wife.

Stepmom willing to help, but dad chooses to be petty. YTA

Commenter calls out OP’s behavior and offers wise advice

Father’s refusal to let girlfriend babysit child causes controversy.

User accuses father of being the a**hole for not valuing ex-wife’s job

Commenter calls out father for creating a problem unnecessarily

Commenter calls out father for prioritizing resentment over child’s interest

NTA. Ex-wife taking advantage, girlfriend needs to understand dynamic.

Commenter calls out father for being unreasonable and sexist

NTA. Parent responsible for child should find babysitter, not dump on ex’s gf.

Stick to the custody agreement and document everything

Co-parenting not working out for anyone, except the child

Commenter calls out father for being TA, sparks debate.

Commenter calls out father’s lack of parenting and empathy.

Father sets boundaries with ex-wife over childcare responsibilities ‍

Don’t let guilt or societal pressure make you a babysitter ‍ ‍ ‍

Commenter accuses father of neglecting his child.

Deadbeat dad defends girlfriend’s good nature against ex-wife’s manipulation.

Commenter criticizes father’s behavior, praises girlfriend’s kindness.

Ex-wife crossing boundaries, son should live with the dad.

Commenter calls out father’s controlling behavior – YTA

Commenter calls out father for unnecessary involvement in co-parenting.

Custody agreements should be followed. Except for the awesome girlfriend

Father tries to control GF, but ex-wife’s job is valid.

Favor or not, YTA for not seeing the bigger picture

Father’s good intentions backfire in comment section

Commenter calls out OP for steamrolling his girlfriend. YTA

Controlling behavior is not helpful. YTA

Nurse calls out father for prioritizing fiancee over his child. YTA.

Don’t mess with a good thing Let your GF spend time with your son

Commenter calls out OP for being jealous and ungrateful