Divorce is never easy, but when your own child takes sides, it becomes an emotional rollercoaster. A 50-year-old father found himself in this heart-wrenching situation after discovering his wife’s affair. As he started divorce proceedings, his oldest daughter, Christy, begged him to reconsider and work things out. But the father couldn’t imagine spending the rest of his life with someone he couldn’t trust. Torn between his love for his daughter and his need to protect himself, he decided to distance himself from Christy. But was it the right decision? Let’s dive into the story.
The Painful Discovery

Prenup Problems

Wife’s Financial Struggles

Children Caught in the Middle

Daughter’s Desperate Plea

Father’s Firm Stance

Offering Therapy ️

Distancing from Daughter

Clarifying Misinterpretations

Wife’s Allowance and Prenup

Not Abandoning His Daughter ♂️

The Cheating Partner

The Sit-Down with Christy

Christy’s Breakdown

The Shocking Revelation

Daughter’s Betrayal

A Father’s Heartbreaking Decision
Caught in a whirlwind of emotions, this father had to make the tough choice to distance himself from his daughter, Christy, as she begged him to reconsider his decision to divorce her cheating mother. Despite offering therapy and trying to explain his reasons, Christy remained adamant, causing more pain and conflict. The situation took a shocking turn when it was revealed that Christy not only knew about her mother’s affair but also helped cover it up. Now, the father is left questioning his relationship with his daughter and wondering if he can ever trust her again. Let’s see how the internet reacts to this heart-wrenching story…
Commenter calls out pattern of men cutting off family for money

Divorce drama leads to toxic comment. ♂️

Divorcing dad receives support for putting his mental health first
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Daughter takes mom’s side in divorce, dad not the a**hole

Divorce drama leaves daughter hurt and confused. Counseling recommended.

Divorce drama, daughter caught in the middle. NTA stands firm.

Commenter defends dad’s actions amidst divorce drama. NTA.

Generous solution proposed for divorce drama. NTA wins hearts

Commenter is not the a**hole in the divorce drama

Father seeks distance from daughter amidst divorce drama. NTA.

Consequences are inevitable, even if you don’t choose them. ♂️

Divorce drama causes daughter to spiral, NTA offers therapy

Harsh comment suggests permanent estrangement from daughter.
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Commenter defends dad’s decision amidst divorce drama

Supportive comment suggests wife move on and sell house

Divorced dad feels helpless as daughter acts out. NTA.

Commenter celebrates justice served in divorce drama.
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Commenter defends father’s actions amidst divorce drama

Divorcing parent receives support for distancing from adult daughter.

Divorce drama blamed on wife, commenter empathizes with dad

Divorce drama aftermath: Commenter supports dad, condemns cheating wife

NTA dad suggests therapy for daughter amidst divorce drama

Divorce is tough on kids, but trust is important. NTA

Divorcing dad receives ruthless advice from commenters

Daughter blames dad for divorce, commenters call her out

Divorce is tough, but NTA for prioritizing mental health

Short and sweet – commenter thinks dad is not the a**hole
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NTA. Wife’s sorry she got caught, not for infidelity. Valuable lesson.

Commenter supports dad’s decision amidst divorce drama.

Short and sweet – commenter is NTA

Divorce drama and burnt bridges, NTA wins with Hitler reference

Divorced dad gets support for not being the ‘a**hole’.

NTA dad dealing with manipulative ex-wife and enmeshed adult children

Commenter defends dad’s decision amidst divorce drama
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Support for dad’s decision to distance himself from daughter during divorce.
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Divorce drama aftermath: Dad not at fault, NTA commenters agree

Father gets support for distancing himself from daughter amidst divorce drama

Divorce is tough, but NTA for leaving a cheater

Divorcing dad seeks advice on daughter’s behavior. NTA, but…

Divorce drama and shattered trust, NTA takes a stand.

Divorced dad gets support for distancing from daughter’s mother.

Supportive comment, but use of profanity may deter some readers

Divorce drama ends with NTA dad and destroyed family

Commenter offers helpful advice for daughter’s mental health struggles

NTA defends divorce proceedings amidst family drama

Commenter questions dad’s selective distancing, calls for neutrality

Prioritize self-care: NTA for distancing from daughter during divorce

Curious about STBX’s employment history? Commenter asks.

NTA stands for not the a**hole, but this commenter is salty

Adult children should understand cheating’s impact. Update added in.

NTA, OP. Prioritizing your emotional/mental health is important

Divorce drama and cheating accusations, NTA distances from daughter.

Father gives daughter divorce advice, emphasizes family’s not ending

Sensible solutions for a complicated divorce situation

ESH: Commenter advises dad to show more empathy towards daughter.

Daughter’s loyalty questioned in divorce drama. NTA for distancing.

A short and confusing comment with no replies

NTA for wanting a divorce. Daughter needs to back off

NTA, daughter can make her own choices. Respect goes both ways

Divorce drama aftermath: NTA dad offers therapy to daughter

Disowning a family member? Let’s talk about it.

Offering therapy support to daughter amidst divorce drama. #NTA

Child of divorce questions the importance of ‘family together’ sentiment.

Supportive comment to OP amidst divorce drama

Daughter blames dad for divorce; he clarifies mother’s infidelity. NTA

Is daughter aware of affair? NTA but daughter’s opinion matters

NTA. Comment advises OP’s adult children to stay out of divorce drama.

Divorce drama? NTA dad gets support for distancing from wife.

Commenter suspects daughter learned cheating values from ex-wife.
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NTA stands up to daughter’s manipulation amidst divorce drama

Supportive comment. Hope legal proceedings go well.

NTA suggests Mrs. Stepping Out gets a job

Last Updated on June 20, 2023 by Diply Social Team