Picture this: you and your ex-wife throw a party for your daughter’s piano achievements. You bring your stepson along, who recently got accepted into his dream university. The party is going great, everyone’s mingling, and you strike up a conversation about your stepson’s university success. But then, your ex-wife accuses you of being insensitive because her stepson, who was rejected from the same university, was within earshot. Are you the bad guy here? Let’s dive into this story and find out! ️♀️
The Divorce and New Families
Stepsons and School Drama
Derek’s Success
Exceptional Young Man
Time to Celebrate Sally
Party Time!
Mingling and Conversations ️
Professor Connection
Derek’s University Talk
Partygoers Join In
Sally’s Friends Chime In
Kim’s Unhappiness
Party’s Over
Tom’s Rejection
The Accusation
Not the Intention
University Talk Drama: Insensitive or Innocent?
Our protagonist throws a party with his ex-wife to celebrate their daughter’s piano achievements. He brings his stepson Derek, who recently got accepted into his dream university with a scholarship. During the party, he chats with a former college professor about Derek’s university, and the conversation attracts other partygoers who congratulate Derek. However, ex-wife Kim is not happy. She accuses him of being insensitive because her stepson Tom, who was rejected from the same university, was within earshot. She also claims he made the party all about Derek, overshadowing their daughter Sally. Our protagonist insists that wasn’t his intention. ♂️ So, what do people think of this situation? Let’s check out some top responses from the internet!
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NTA. Commenter sympathizes but advises Tom to learn coping skills.
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Supportive comment about step-child’s self-esteem and maturity.
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Stepdad clears drama, wins NTA points
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Stepson’s jealousy is not OP’s problem, NTA
Sally’s self-esteem and confidence saved the day!
Encouraging comment defends dad’s actions towards son’s college disappointment. ✅
Tom could have used the situation to his advantage
Advice on college admissions and institutional needs.
NTA! Congrats to your step-son and daughter. Pure jealousy
Ex projecting household issues on OP, NTA for chatting.
Don’t be the escape goat, you’re NTA
NTA. Celebrating Derek’s success did not take away from Sally’s party
Networking with alumni is not your responsibility. NTA
Ex-wife’s insecurity causes drama over stepsons’ success ♀️
Father’s bragging upsets child, but no one is the AH.
Seize the opportunity! NTA played it right
Encouraging response to college rejection, NTA and good opportunity
Encouraging success at a party leads to unhinged reaction
Step brother attends party, but Tom needs to learn.
Proud dad defends son’s college achievement, teaches stepson maturity
No drama here. NTA for having a good time
Confusion over ‘them’. Commenters offer explanations.
Compassionate response to family drama.
Stepmom’s entitlement sparks judgement from commenters. NTA stands firm.
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