Divorces can be messy, and sometimes the aftermath can leave lasting scars. A 27-year-old woman shares her story of how her father’s actions during her childhood and beyond have left her questioning the value of their relationship. After her parents’ divorce, her father was distant and uninvolved, but he always promised her a college fund if she did well in school. However, when it came time to pay up, she discovered he had spent the money on his lavish wedding. Now, he still wants a relationship with her, but she’s not so sure.
The Messy Divorce ️

Dad’s Lack of Effort

The College Fund Promise

Dad’s Extravagant Wedding

The Shocking Truth

No Apology, Just Accusations

Scholarship to the Rescue

Feeling Conned

Dad’s Attempts to Reconcile ️

The Stalemate ♀️

Dad’s Reaction

Reflecting on Her Words

A Father’s Broken Promise and a Daughter’s Dilemma
This young woman’s father promised her a college fund if she excelled in school, only to spend it on his wedding and then accuse her of being selfish. Despite his attempts to reconcile, he still insists she wasn’t entitled to the money. Frustrated, she told him he’s not entitled to a relationship with her either. Now, she’s left wondering if she crossed a line. Let’s see what people think about this emotional rollercoaster of a situation…
“NTA. He’s an @$$ trying to gaslight you. “

Dad breaks promise, wastes college fund. Daughter cuts him off.

NTA: Dad keeps bringing up spending college fund, seeking validation.

Dad ignores OP, breaks promises, and steals college fund

Dad steals college fund, demands relationship. Commenters advise legal action.

NTA. Father broke promises, you have right to cut ties.

Dad’s broken promise: College fund gone, relationship in jeopardy

Dad breaks promise, spends college fund on wedding

Protecting the baby brother’s college fund from dad’s spending habits

Dad’s betrayal sparks fiery backlash from commenter.

NTA for delivering a sick burn that hit home

Heartbreaking betrayal by parent, leading to no contact.

Gaslighting dad spends college fund on wedding, accuses daughter of entitlement. NTA
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Dad’s wedding splurge leaves daughter fuming. She’s definitely NTA!

OP’s dad spent college fund on wedding, not dad material

“NTA. Dad prioritized video games over relationship with daughter. “

NTA. Dad’s broken promises and entitlement caused deep hurt. Cut ties.

Heartbroken daughter stands up for herself against untrustworthy father

Dad’s betrayal: He ruined the relationship. You’re definitely NTA
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Supportive comment defends OP against jerk dad, hopes for stepmom’s intervention

Father breaks promise, spends college fund on wedding

NTA. Dad neglected you, doesn’t deserve benefits or forgiveness.

Heartbreaking betrayal: Dad prioritizes wedding over daughter’s future

NTA. He deserves to be hurt.

NTA. Embrace your role as a supportive big sis!

NTA. Father’s broken promises and neglect leave lasting scars

NTA: Dad breaks promise, creates false expectation about college fund

NTA. No loss, just clarity. Enjoy college!
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New wife’s knowledge of tuition promise makes her a d**k

Dad’s broken promise leads to 5 years of minimal contact
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NTA: Setting boundaries after a Scott’s Tots situation

NTA. Truth bombs silenced him.

Dad spends daughter’s college fund on wedding NTA
