Hey there, Facebook fam! Have you ever felt like your partner just isn’t pulling their weight when it comes to parenting? Well, one mom is feeling the pain as her husband becomes more and more distant, choosing video games over spending time with their kids. Can you imagine how heartbreaking it must be to see your child’s disappointment when their dad doesn’t show up for important events? Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story…
A Decade Together and Two Kids

Dad’s Lack of Involvement

Parade Plans Gone Wrong

Last-Minute Change of Heart

Dad Stays Home

Kids Didn’t Mind

Money Matters

Borrowing Money Behind My Back

Communication Breakdown

Valentine’s Day Disappointment

Moving On ♀️

Excited for the Art Fair

Sleeping In

Daughter’s Heartbreaking Comment

Proud Mom Moment

Dad’s Absence Noticed

Celebrating Without Dad

Confronting Dad

Telling It Like It Is

Dad’s Reaction

Dad Chooses Video Games Over Family Time
This mom of two is at her wit’s end! Her husband has been spending more and more time playing video games, even skipping out on family events like parades and their daughter’s art fair. The kids seem to be taking it in stride, but mom’s heart is breaking. To make matters worse, he borrowed money from his mom (with whom our protagonist has a strained relationship) without discussing it first! When confronted about his lack of involvement, hubby just laughed it off and went back to gaming. Can you believe it? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Teaching kids to not tolerate disrespectful partners. YTA

Harsh truth, but valuable advice for a failing marriage.

Leave toxic relationships and thrive

Supportive comment about absent father’s potential consequences.

Father’s selfishness hurts daughter, time to work on relationship. NTA.

Don’t let him take you for granted . Show him you mean business .

Stern advice for a struggling parent in a tough situation

Empathetic comment offers support to struggling parent, encourages change.

Angry commenter calls out absent father for prioritizing video games.

Neglectful dad causes daughter pain, mom supports art and love. NTA.

NTA but parenting crisis, talk to husband about counseling

Daughter’s happiness matters. Leave before she loses respect for you

Invite his mother to notice the neglect pattern hopefully.

Sarcastic reply suggests drastic solution, asserts NTA judgement.

Neglectful dad laughs off criticism, damaging daughter’s self-esteem

Advice on dealing with deadbeat partner, no filter

Empathy for struggling parent receiving harsh judgement

Don’t pay back MIL for son’s debt. NTA

Advice on how to move on without husband’s involvement

Supportive comment, encouraging mother to move on.

Father’s absence may be for the best, prioritize daughter’s wishes

Ignoring him and spending time with kids might change him ♀️

Gamer dad neglects daughter’s art fair. Commenters call him a**hole.

A harsh but honest reality check for a neglectful father

Heartbreaking advice for a daughter with a distant father

Gaming addiction is real and it’s tearing families apart. NTA.

Supportive comment for a daughter neglected by her father ♥️

Heartbreaking experience for a child with an absent father

Empowering comment encourages leaving toxic relationships for a better life ✌

Teaching kids to be a**holes by example? YTA

Heartbreaking situation for an 8-year-old girl and her mother

A heartbreaking truth about a father’s neglect

A heartfelt message urging the OP to leave the uncaring partner ❤️

Heartbreaking story of a dad who chose video games over daughter

Supportive comment advises to leave negligent partner.

Dad chooses video games over daughter’s art fair – checked out?

Be a hero for your kids, set good examples

Spouse prioritizes video games over family, why not divorce him?

Advice on leaving a selfish partner.

Gaming addiction affecting family: focus on self and escape plan

A heartwarming reminiscence of present parents.

Father consistently flakes on daughter, better off without him

Document his absence and stay calm in texts to him

Listen to behavior, not just words. Invest in yourself.

Harsh, but divorce may be necessary for a better life

Leave him, prioritize your happiness and family.

A personal story on how divorce could have been beneficial

Protect your children and seek a better life. You deserve it.

Empower your relationship with The Empowered Wife ❤️

NTA, but communicate, get MC, or reevaluate relationship with dad

Supportive comment encourages leaving toxic spouse for child’s well-being ♥️

One commenter shares their own experience and encourages leaving toxic relationships ✌

Gaming as a coping mechanism for d********n – insightful comment.

Empowerment advice for a parent in a toxic relationship

Divorce the man-child or face child support

Advice on ending a marriage with a checked-out partner

Supportive comment, tell him to go back to mommy

NTA, but take this as a wake-up call ⚠️ Your children deserve better.

Harsh but fair comment on a deadbeat dad situation.

Put you and your kids as priority . Create your own account and make a plan .

Choose a father, not a donor. NTA for prioritizing kids

Gaming has taken over his life, leaving his family behind

Focus on what’s important. He made his choice

Empathetic comment offers hope for single mom’s future

A former partner confirms he’s a bad father and husband

Get an attorney and secure your finances

A supportive comment on prioritizing stability for the family ❤

Daughter’s art fair loses to dad’s video games. Commenter suggests moving on.

Putting yourself and your kids first. NTA

Leave him and live your best life! NTA

A comment that predicts the future of a failing marriage.

Heartbreaking – Kids happier without dad who chooses gaming over them

Stand up for yourself and your kids. You deserve better!

Heartbreaking story of absent father and the lasting impact on children

NTA. His attachment to games is like an addiction

Supportive comment advises divorce for neglectful father

Concerned commenter hopes for a better life for OP

Advice for a neglected wife with a gaming husband

Ex-wife shares how divorce brought happiness and ease

Spouse is checked out, evaluate priorities for your family.

Last Updated on February 28, 2024 by Diply Social Team