Losing a parent is a heart-wrenching experience, but what happens when the surviving parent starts dating the deceased’s sibling? One family is facing this exact dilemma, and it’s tearing them apart. With emotions running high, the children are divided on whether their father’s new relationship is a betrayal of their late mother or a chance for happiness. The story unfolds as the family struggles to come to terms with their father’s controversial decision.
The Perfect Love Story Ends

A Promise to Late Mum

Aunt Steps In…and Closer

Fury and Betrayal

Broken Promises

Unthinkable Relationship

Cousins or Siblings?

Dad’s Defense

Ultimatum Issued

Disgust and Disbelief

Sister’s Plea for Understanding

A Promise Broken…with Her Sister?

Edit: Dating Again?

But Not Mum’s Sister!

Family Divided: Is Dad’s New Love a Step Too Far?
In the aftermath of their mother’s death, this family is grappling with their father’s decision to date their late mum’s sister. The siblings are torn, with some feeling betrayed and disgusted, while others plead for understanding and a chance for their dad to find happiness. As emotions reach a boiling point, the family must navigate this complex situation and decide if they can accept their father’s new relationship. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this family’s predicament…
Navigating grief and new relationships after loss. ❤️

Choosing a sibling as a replacement? NTA, it’s weird and gross.

The dad falling in love with his late wife’s sister is not a betrayal, but a way to cope with loss.

Grieving kid questions dad’s new love, but trust he’s hurting too

Navigating grief and love can be complicated.

Finding love and support in unexpected places during grief.

Teen struggles with dad dating late wife’s sister.

Dating late wife’s sister? Commenters say it’s gross and unacceptable.

Daughter’s grief and concerns over father dating late wife’s sister.

Father dating late wife’s sister after just a year, causing discomfort.
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NTA. OP is a grieving teenager and their dad is dating their aunt.

Dealing with loss and new love, family dynamics can be complicated

OP is uncomfortable with dad dating late wife’s sister. Commenters agree.

Grieving teen seeks advice on dad dating late mom’s sister

Hospice nurse offers perspective on dad dating late wife’s sister

Dating late wife’s sister? Commenters divided on NTA judgment.

Dating late wife’s sister? NTA but still weird

Dad dates late wife’s sister: Is it too soon?

Dad dating late wife’s sister: not betrayal, just new beginning

Debating the morality of dating a deceased loved one’s sibling.
NTA

Navigating grief and love after loss – a delicate balance.

Condolences for the loss. Dad dating late wife’s sister: NTA verdict.

NTA – Dating late spouse’s sibling is plain disgusting

Family coping with grief differently, therapy may help. NTA.

Dad’s new relationship with late wife’s sister: daughter’s perspective

Respect your dad’s right to date, it’s NAH.

Encouraging response to NTA comment on dad’s new relationship

Putting the children first, NTA raises valid concerns.

Family betrayal or new love? Readers debate taboo relationship

Finding love after loss is understandable, but dating late wife’s sister? ♂️

Supportive comment on dating late wife’s sister after a year

Navigating grief and love: A daughter’s perspective

A delicate situation. The father needs therapy.

Dealing with grief and new relationships after loss

Strongly against dating late wife’s sister
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Daughter thinks dad dating late wife’s sister is wrong

Fiery comment met with a dismissive reply. Yikes.

Commenter called out for being TA for not letting dad move on

Dad dates late wife’s sister: A betrayal or new beginning?

Teen struggles with dad dating late mom’s sister. NTA.

A grieving 15-year-old doesn’t want his dad to date his late wife’s sister, but there’s more to the story.

Navigating complex emotions and family dynamics after loss.

Father’s new relationship after mom’s death too soon? NTA agrees.

Navigating grief and love: A compassionate take on a complex situation

Daughter calls out dad’s selfishness in dating late wife’s sister

Sisterly love gone wrong NTA’s warning to her husband

OP rightfully calls out dad’s relationship with late wife’s sister

Last Updated on May 4, 2023 by Diply Social Team