We’ve all heard of overprotective dads, but what happens when their actions lead to unintended consequences? Meet a young woman who, after years of being controlled by her father, finally came out as asexual/graysexual with romantic attraction to women. Her father’s strict rules about clothing, dating, and friendships led to resentment among her sisters, who were constantly compared to her. When her father struggled to accept her identity, she snapped and blamed him for her sexuality. Now, the family is in turmoil, and the internet is weighing in on the drama.
The Overprotective Dad
A Different Path
Resentment Builds
Mom Struggles, Dad Denies ♀️
Dad’s Guilt Trip
The Accusation
A Warning for Her Sisters ⚠️
Silent Treatment
Sisters’ Dilemma ♀️
Feeling Guilty
Clarification
Dad’s Overprotectiveness Creates Chaos
In a twist of fate, a young woman blames her father’s overprotectiveness for her asexual/lesbian identity, leaving the family in disarray. While her sisters finally feel a sense of freedom, they’re also worried about their father’s withdrawal and the potential return of his controlling ways. The woman feels guilty for perpetuating harmful stereotypes about non-cis/het individuals, but she’s desperate for the harassment to stop. As the family struggles to find a resolution, the internet is chiming in with their thoughts on this emotional rollercoaster.
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“NTA. Dad needs therapy to understand his immature behavior. “
NTA: Dad wants daughter to change sexuality, but she fights back
“I’m a lesbian” “WhErE dId I gO wRoNg” “Well, maybe you should have let me talk to boys” is THE FUNNIEST EXCHANGE IMAGINABLE AND I ADORE YOU. GO GET EM TIGER ❤️
Reconciling with your sisters after your parents’ assholery.
Overprotective dad impacting daughters’ relationships, causing tension and resentment.
“NTA. You’ve done nothing to add to LGBTQIA+ haters. Therapy?”
Overprotective parents restrict dating, then demand grandchildren.
“NTA. Overprotectiveness helped sisters, but strained relationship with dad. “
“His spirit is broken Like a f**king anime or some s**t
NTA”
NTA, family discussion needed to address dad’s overprotectiveness and consequences
Daughter calls dad a misogynist
NTA, but tough situation with minors still living at home
“INFO: How old are you?” – User clarifies their age.
“Terrible father gets a taste of his own medicine”
NTA, find your own therapy to discover and heal yourself
Daughter blames dad for her sexuality, offers family therapy. NTA
NTA fires back at ignorant dad with science and manipulation
Therapy for dad first? NTA, unpack childhood stuff together
Soft ESH: Daughter advises having a conversation with her overprotective parents
NTA. Challenging bigotry while supporting your sisters. Justified and impactful!
ESH for dad’s reaction and OP’s response. Therapy won’t change sexuality
NTA. Dad’s overprotectiveness created a situation where you could only lash out.
Progressive mindset triumphs over outdated views on homosexuality.
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Commenter believes dad’s overprotectiveness has negative consequences
Loving you for who you are makes you not broken
NTA, but reinforcing stereotypes?
Overprotective dad’s abuse: controlling daughter’s clothes, friends, and social media
Daughter stands up to overprotective dad, sparks self-discovery journey
Stay true to yourself and support your sisters.
Commenter thinks the dad is the a**hole
“NTA. Dad needs therapy to understand parenting impact. OP doing right.”
