Dad Buys Daughter iPad, Wife Explodes : Whose Side Are You On?

Imagine being a proud father, celebrating your daughter’s achievements and making sure she has the tools she needs for her education. Sounds pretty normal, right? Well, not for this dad, who found himself in the middle of a heated argument with his wife after buying his daughter a new iPad. The wife’s reasoning? He’s prioritizing his ‘old family’ over his new one. Let’s dive into this drama-filled story!

Meet the Family ‍ ‍ ‍

Previous Marriage & Kids

Fiona’s Daughter ‍

Amicable Divorce & Good Terms

Celebrating Bella’s Achievement

Fiona & Lucy’s Refusal ‍♀️

Bella’s iPad Breaks

Fiona’s Furious Reaction

Accusations of Favoritism ‍♂️

Fiona’s Demands

Silent Treatment

Update: Relationship with Lucy

Update 2: Concerns for Bella

Dad vs. Wife: The iPad Showdown

So, our dad is caught in the crossfire between his wife and his daughter, all because he bought his daughter a new iPad for her education. Fiona, his wife, is furious and accuses him of prioritizing his ‘old family’ over his new one. She even demands he stop buying things for Bella, his daughter. The dad, however, stands his ground, reminding Fiona that Bella is his daughter and he has every right to provide for her needs. As the tension mounts, the dad is left wondering if he’s the one in the wrong. Let’s see what people think about this intense family drama…

Stepdaughter’s jealousy causing wife’s outburst. NTA, but communicate openly.

Dad buys iPad for daughter, wife explodes. Commenter supports dad.

NTA OP, wife is TA. Daughter is 9, step-daughter is adult. Wife’s jealousy is showing.

Commenter sympathizes with dad, others share frustration

Commenter supports dad buying iPad for daughter, but wife upset

NTA defends buying daughter iPad, calls wife’s behavior red flag

Commenter and reply express concern for stepdaughter’s well-being.

Supportive comment against controlling stepmother, NTA

Buying an iPad for a 9-year-old is reasonable. NTA.

Daughter doesn’t need iPad, but why is wife really upset?

Step-mom’s jealousy towards daughter is unacceptable

Supportive comment suggests talking to wife about daughter’s gifts.

Co-parenting jealousy or genuine concern? NTA dad caught in middle.

Commenter asks for more information on financial situation

Commenter suggests divorce due to wife’s behavior. ‍ ‍

User calls out dad for prioritizing new family over old.

NTA. Short and sweet, but with a touch of agreement

Commenter calls out jealousy of grown women, declares NTA.

Father stands up to entitled wife, defends kids.

Father takes daughter’s side against jealous step-mother. NTA

Wife’s resentment towards daughter and ex is toxic

Stepmom defends dad’s decision to not spoil ungrateful adult daughter.

NTA and a wholesome dad – internet approves

Commenter doubts story’s veracity, others share similar experiences.

Stepdad buys iPad for stepdaughter, wife explodes. NTA wins.

NTA! Wife’s insecurity is causing unnecessary conflict.

NTA defends buying daughter iPad, wife’s behavior alarming

Commenter defends dad, suggests counseling for explosive spouse.

Red flag? Commenter suggests wife may need medical attention.

Father prioritizes his children over wife’s tantrum

Supportive comment defends dad against wife and daughter’s behavior.

Supportive comment encourages responsible parenting and co-parenting.

NTA. Providing for your minor child is reasonable

Set boundaries early on to avoid future conflicts. NTA

NTA dad stands his ground against wife’s unreasonable behavior

NTA gets update advice, hopes for juicy update soon

Stepdaughter refuses relationship, wife mistreats child, NTA wins

Financial independence leads to marital harmony

Co-parenting talk needed, NTA for buying iPad for youngest

Trust your instincts and monitor wife-daughter interactions

Divorce papers after iPad gift? NTA wins.

Protect Bella from jealous stepmom, seek therapy for wife.

Wife explodes , commenters side with dad’s NTA decision.

Stepmom struggles to bond with daughter after raising her own kids

Consider wife’s mood swings, could be perimenopause. NTA.

Buying an iPad for your 9-year-old daughter: NTA or AH?

Protect the child! NTA should leave ASAP.

Supportive comment suggests therapy for terrible stepmother situation

NTA. Buying an iPad for your daughter is not comparable to buying things for a 28-year-old. Family time is important.

NTA for treating daughter equally, wife needs to accept it

Stepmom defends dad’s iPad gift amidst wife’s anger

Co-parenting win! NTA dad buys iPad for daughter, wife overreacts

Buying an iPad for education: NTA, but wife explodes

Defending a dad against an evil stepmom with ‍♂️ priorities

NTA for buying daughter iPad, suggests calm discussion to resolve issues.

Supportive comment: Encouraging response to dad’s situation

Step-daughter too old for iPad, buy dolls for both ‍♀️

Daughter’s well-being should be top priority. NTA

NTA: Daughter is an adult, wife has issues. ‍♀️

Spoiling kids or setting boundaries? The great debate

Supportive comment encourages prioritizing child’s needs over spouse’s disagreement.

Putting your child first is crucial. NTA

Navigating jealousy in marriage when spoiling a child. #NTA

Fairness is key, give equal value to all children.

Short and to the point, but maybe not the best advice.

NTA dad buys daughter iPad, wife explodes

Stepmom jealousy alert! NTA, stay close to Cinderbella

Buying school supplies for your child makes you NTA