Imagine losing your spouse, raising your kids single-handedly, and finally finding love again, only for your daughter to disapprove vehemently. That’s the predicament of our 54-year-old hero, who’s caught in a crossfire between his girlfriend and his daughter. As he attempts to navigate these turbulent waters, he’s left questioning his actions and seeking advice from the online world. So, let’s dive into this emotional roller coaster of a story.
The Heartache of Loss

Finding Love Again ❤️

The Daughter’s Disapproval ♀️

The Family Gathering Gone Awry

The Aftermath

The Ultimatum

The Son’s Intervention

Caught in a Love Triangle: Dad, Daughter, and the New Woman ♂️
Our protagonist, a widowed father, finds himself in a heart-wrenching dilemma. After losing his wife to cancer, he’s finally found love again in Lacy, a woman he met in an oil painting class. However, his daughter Jane isn’t too thrilled about this new relationship. She’s been cold and even hostile towards Lacy, leading to an emotional showdown at a family gathering. In an attempt to quell the hostility, our hero gave Jane an ultimatum – be civil with Lacy or lose her monthly allowance. But was he right to do so? Or is he being unfair to his grieving daughter? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA – Stop giving an adult child allowance.

NTA. Daughter wants dad alone, unhappy. Time to move on.
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NTA: Daughter’s entitlement sparks outrage. Cut off her money?

NTA: Jane’s concern over Lacy’s support sparks unexpected consequences.

NTA. Daughter’s disdain for dad’s love life causing family tension

NTA: Love again without punishment. Grief differs, love prevails.

NTA – Daughter’s immaturity and entitlement ♂️

NTA. Daughter should be civil, therapy not helping much.

NTA: Daughter’s hypocrisy exposed, dad moves on with new love.

NTA – Time for Jane to grow up and be independent!

NTA, but cutting her off may have unintended consequences.

NTA: Dad’s financial support for daughter’s therapy questioned.

Is Lacy really a gold digger? Let’s find out!

NTA. Dad deserves love too. Daughter needs to grow up.

NTA, but why does Jane think Lacy’s a gold digger?

Daughter’s resentment towards dad’s girlfriend, financial concerns, and counseling

NTA. Jane needs to grow up and take responsibility.

NTA. Daughter’s struggle with new SO, suggest therapy for resolution.

Spoiled Jane needs a reality check!

NTA: Protect your girlfriend and seek support from family

NTA – Dad deserves happiness, daughter needs to be more understanding.

Is Lacy a gold digger? Daughter’s entitlement causing tension.

You deserve love too! Set boundaries and prioritize your happiness.

NTA. You deserve love too! Jane needs to grow up

Daughter’s resentment towards dad’s new girlfriend and financial concerns. NTA.

NTA: Daughter calls wife gold digger, but depends on allowance.

Commenter defends OP’s happiness, encourages daughter to support him ❤️

NTA- Daughter’s resentment towards new partner, but she’s an AH.

Daughter’s entitlement: NTA for wanting love and financial support.
