Divorce can be a tricky business, especially when kids are involved. But what happens when you start dating again, and you’re not quite ready to share the news with your ex? One dad found out the hard way when his ex-wife unexpectedly dropped off their kids early, only to be greeted by his new girlfriend in nothing but a towel! Let’s dive into this tale of love, secrecy, and awkward encounters.
The Co-Parenting Setup
The Secret New Girlfriend
Keeping it Under Wraps
The Unexpected Encounter
The Surprise Reveal
The Fallout ️
The Accusations Fly ️
The Aftermath ♂️
The Million-Dollar Question: To Tell or Not to Tell?
So, there you have it, folks – a classic tale of love, secrecy, and unexpected surprises. Our dad here was trying to keep his love life separate from his co-parenting duties, only for it to spectacularly blow up in his face. Now, he’s left wondering whether he should have told his ex about his new relationship. What do you think? Was he wrong for keeping it a secret? Or is his dating life none of his ex’s business as long as the kids aren’t involved? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this sticky situation…
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NTA: No obligation to tell ex about new gf, unless involving kids
Opening the door in a towel? Definitely weird and suspicious
NAH – Ex overreacts to half-naked stranger, but both imperfect.
YTA for not being reachable as a parent.
OP’s behavior is questionable, causing tension in co-parenting.
NTA. Awkward situation, but not intentional. Your love life, not her business.
YTA for not being reachable when expecting your kids
Co-parenting complications: tread carefully, expect the unexpected.
Awkward encounter leads to a towel-clad surprise.
ESH. Dad for not checking phone, ex for name-calling, gf for answering door in a towel.
NTA. Ex exposed dad’s love life, insulted OP. Dad’s not TA.
Staged or intentional? Fake or a**hole move? ♂️
Concerned about exposing kids to potential COVID carrier?
GF’s towel mishap sparks fiery debate in comment section
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Awkward encounter with new GF in towel caught on camera! ♂️
Curious about the new piece’s towel game?
YTA for not answering ex’s call, leading to awkward encounter
NTA. You handled it well, ex is the AH
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Debunking the unbelievable: a towel-clad girlfriend and sitcom stories
You’re divorced, you’re an adult! No explanation owed.
