Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a wild ride of a story for you today. Picture this: a divorced dad trying his best to navigate the treacherous waters of co-parenting. But when his spiteful ex starts denying their son’s travel requests, things take a turn for the dramatic! Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions, family feuds, and some seriously tough decisions. Can this dad find a way to mend his relationship with his son, or will the stress of it all push him over the edge? Let’s dive in and find out!
Divorce Drama: Ex Denies Son’s Travel Requests!

New Wife, New Problems! Ex Gets Hostile

Family Vacays Without Oldest Son – Fair or Foul?

Dad’s Dilemma: Hated Leaving Son Behind

Therapist’s Advice: Be Upfront With Son ️

18th Birthday Bombshell: Son Attacks Dad!

✈️ Dad’s Compromise: Solo Trips for Son

Son’s Anger Intensifies After Each Trip

♂️ Dad Puts Foot Down: Take It or Leave It!

Son’s Rage Unleashed: Family Feud Erupts!

Dad at Breaking Point: Stress Overload!

Dad’s Dilemma: Family Vacays Without Oldest Son Spark Major Drama!
Well, well, well… looks like this dad’s attempt to keep the family vacation train rolling has seriously derailed! Despite his best efforts to compromise and even foot the bill for his son’s solo trips, the anger and resentment just keep piling up. Now, with the whole family getting involved and money running tight, this poor dad is at his wit’s end! Can you blame him, though? ♀️ I mean, he tried going through the courts, being upfront with his son, and even shelling out some serious cash for those fancy trips! But sometimes, life just throws you a curveball that even the best dads can’t hit out of the park. ⚾ Let’s see what the internet has to say about this family fiasco!
Father neglects son’s need for family time on lavish trips

Father’s lavish trips resulted in estranged son, ESH situation. ♂️

“NTA…but I can see why your son is pissed”
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Co-parenting means compromise and unity, not pitting son against mother.

NTA, ex is selfish. You did everything to include him

Parental favoritism leads to heartbreak and resentment.

Trying to balance new family and son, ESH, son’s behavior understandable

Father’s past actions justified, but son wants family time now

Poster seeks INFO before judging dad who left son behind

Father excludes son from trips due to custody agreement. ESH.

Parent’s questionable decision-making and excuses leave child behind.

Excluded son craves family time but dad sends him alone. YTA

Mixed emotions over a dad who takes family on lavish trips but leaves one son behind

Leaving one child behind hurt him, fix by empathy not money.

Heartbreaking custody dispute leads to unequal family vacations

Excluding your son from family trips? YTA

Dad’s efforts to include son in lavish trips, NTA for enjoying life

OP is YTA for using his son as a weapon against ex. Son needs family experiences. Family counselling needed.

Excluding a child from family vacations is never okay. YTA.
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A father’s exclusion of his son from family trips justified?

Excluding your son from trips? YTA. He deserved better.
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Leaving your son behind? YTA. Excluding him from trips?

Lonely trips? NTA dad plans to include son next time.

Father not at fault for leaving son behind on trip

Mixed-up travel plans lead to family time lost. ESH.
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A comment calling out entitlement and guilt-tripping by a dad.

Divorced dad struggles with parental alienation. NTA, but conflicted.

Encouraging comment on absent son, hopeful for future reunion.

Speculation on repressed feelings towards being left behind on trips.

Excluding your son from family trips makes you the a-hole.

Being a responsible parent doesn’t make you the a**hole

Ex’s custody agreement ruins family vacations, NTA for exclusion.

Parent leaves son behind on lavish trips. Commenter says YTA.

Divorce is tough on everyone involved, especially the children

Father’s lavish trips exclude one son. ESH except the son.

NTA. Ex-wife holding son hostage, son mad at you? Explain honestly.

OP faces tough choices and is not the a**hole. Court system failed.

Father leaves son behind on trips, sends him alone at 18. YTA

Excluding a child from family vacations is not okay. ♀️

Father stands up for himself and his son. NTA

Father not at fault for ex’s actions, should save up for family trips. ✈️

Parent accused of leaving son behind gets NTA judgement.

Father’s attempts to mend relationship with son backfire badly.

Parent’s lavish family trips exclude one son. YTA comment.

NTA for leaving son behind, but could have fought for permission

Father’s lavish trips without son: YTA for not being there.
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Parental dilemma: leave one child behind or disappoint four others?
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Parenting fail! YTA for leaving your son behind on trips

One son left behind on lavish trips, but not the AH.

Excluded son’s cousin shares similar experience, urges time over money. YTA

Father not at fault for leaving son behind on trips

NTA dad gets support for ex’s cruel behavior.

Divorced parents fight, son left behind, therapy bills everywhere.

Father rightfully defends himself against ex-partner’s manipulations.

Accusatory comment doubts dad’s court fight and story.

Divided family due to ex-partner; should father stop enabling son?

Divorced parent defends actions but acknowledges need for reconciliation
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Father excluded son from family trips, now sending him on solo trips. Commenter suggests planning a family trip to make son feel included.

One son left behind, but NTA. Talk to him

One child left behind on lavish trips, NTA explains impact.

Excluding a child from family vacations? YTA for sure!

Family trip with dad after 6 years, but son left behind. ESH.

Dealing with high conflict exes, custody agreements and jealousy.

Father excludes son from trips and gets called out. YTA

Leaving one child behind on lavish trips? YTA

OP is the a**hole for leaving his son behind on trips

Father and both wives criticized for leaving son behind

Son feels left out and replaced, wants family experience with you

Father’s decision to leave one son behind is criticized. ESH.

Don’t let your son guilt you into free vacations . Seek therapy.
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Leaving your child behind for fancy trips? YTA indeed.

Neglectful dad prioritizes new family over son.

Leaving your child behind for vacations? ESH except the kid.

Compassionate comment calls out ex’s role in son’s exclusion.
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Ex-wife won’t let son join vacation, commenter advises differently. NTA.

NTA. Try bonding with him on a separate trip alone

Divorced dad prioritizes new family, all adults suck here

Excluded son needs quality time, not lavish trips. YTA

Excluded son expresses hurt and resentment towards family vacations. YTA

Travel restrictions and family dynamics can cause hurtful exclusions

Excluding your child on lavish trips makes you a**hole. Therapy needed.

NTA suggests family therapy instead of lavish trips.

Choosing lavish vacations over family sends a hurtful message.

Traveling without child, denied by ex, family dysfunction. ESH ♀️

Divorced parents prioritize lavish trips over their son. ESH.
