Ah, young love! It’s a tale as old as time, but what happens when it’s time to leave the nest and spread your wings? One dad finds himself in a sticky situation as his college-bound son grapples with the future of his high school romance. Mom says stay together, but Dad’s not so sure… and he’s got some personal experience to back it up! Buckle up, because this family drama is about to get juicy!
College Bound Son Faces Tough Relationship Decision

Parents Disagree on Advice for Lovestruck Teen

️ Dad Decides to Share His Side of the Story

High School Sweethearts… But at What Cost?

Grad School Dreams Dashed by Young Love

Dad Wonders ‘What If?’ About Paths Not Taken ️

Will Being Tied Down Ruin the ‘Best Years of His Life’? ♂️

Daughter Spills the Beans to Mom

Dad Just Wants Son to Avoid Same Fate

Better to End It Now Than Later?

Dad’s Controversial Advice: Break Up Before College?
This dad’s in a real pickle! He wants his son to avoid the same regrets he has about marrying his high school sweetheart, but his wife and daughters are NOT happy about it. Dad’s worried his son will miss out on the full college experience if he stays tied down to his hometown honey. ♀️ But is it really his place to push for a breakup? The internet’s about to weigh in on this juicy family drama, and you won’t want to miss it! Get ready for some hot takes and hilarious reactions as we dive into this messy situation.
Honesty is the best policy, but not with your son. YTA

Harsh criticism for dad’s advice causing family drama

OP is TA for saying regret and not being careful. ♂️

Be careful with your words, it could hurt your loved ones.

Regretful dad gets called out for hurting his wife’s feelings.

User calls out YTA for blaming his wife for his decisions.

The weight of parental regret can be a heavy burden.

Overheard advice to break up: YTA, big yikes

Regrets and ‘what ifs’ in a marriage.

A cautionary tale of love, sacrifice, and miscommunication.
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Don’t pressure others to avoid your own regrets. YTA ♂️

Putting your relationship issues on your kids is wrong. YTA.

Don’t project your perceived disappointments on your son. YTA. ♂️
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User calls out dad’s weak character, brands him YTA.

Father asks for impartiality, gives son biased advice. YTA. ♂️

Red flag ignored, now dad warns son to avoid same mistake

A regretful decision leads to a tough choice.

Great advice from a dad and an opportunity for a conversation

A thoughtful but flawed story sharing. YTA for not considering the impact on your family.

Honesty is the best policy, even if it’s painful.

Advice on how to phrase the message better.

A scathing reply to a naive and immature father’s advice

NTA. Good parenting and tough love from a regretful father.
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A commenter calls out the father’s approach with YTA verdict.

Burdening your son with your regrets – YTA

Dad’s regretful advice to son backfires, earns him YTA judgement

Honesty isn’t always easy, but it’s better than hiding secrets.

Parental oversharing and lack of accountability. YTA

Real advice for life > romanticism around young love.
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Advice from an experienced couple on young love and marriage ♥
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Father’s regretful advice to son about GF- YTA

Encouraging sons to prioritize future over high school romances

Parent’s regretful advice causes unnecessary emotional burden on children

YTA for telling your son you regret marrying his mother

Think before you speak. YTA for sharing unsolicited negative thoughts.

Mom’s regretful advice traumatized me. Seek therapy instead. YTA

OP’s advice to his son sparks debate on young love and regret
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Advice from dad is important, but maybe not so blunt

Honesty is the best policy!

User calls out dad’s midlife crisis in breakup advice

Breaking the taboo: discussing past relationships with your children.
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Honesty is the best policy

Agree with the advice but YTA for dragging wife into it ♂️

Being honest with your children is important

User calls out father for projecting his unhappiness onto son

Well-intentioned advice leads to heartbreak. Damage control needed.

Parental regret can hurt. YTA should’ve kept it to yourself.

NAH, but hurtful. Apologize to your wife and clarify your intentions.

Father warns son about relationships, gets backlash from family. NTA.

Harsh advice overshadowed by projection, leaving wife sad

Father receives YTA judgement for dragging wife and family into conversation

Don’t tell your kids things you don’t want your spouse to hear! ♂️

Protecting your kid from pain is top priority

Father’s advice to son helps him follow his dreams!

Father’s regretful advice to son – YTA. Let him learn.

Father’s heartfelt confession earns him NTA judgment and praise.
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Parent’s regretful advice leads to hurtful family revelation. YTA

Putting your child in the middle of your relationship is YTA

YTA: Dad’s advice to son backfires, sparks outrage.

YTA blames wife for his choices, pushes emotional burden onto family

User calls out OP for inappropriate advice, gets no replies.

Don’t blame your family for your regret, seek counseling/divorce
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YTA- Using your child to vent your unhappiness upon

YTA. Commenter points out dad’s impact on daughters and wife.

Father trying to live through son, but oversteps boundaries. YTA

Advice on how to talk to your son about relationships

Having kids young vs. waiting: different strokes for different folks ♂️

User criticizes dad’s personal attack, offers alternative advice.

Honesty vs being a jerk: A thin line

Impartiality is key, don’t sway decisions. ESH.
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Parents should be honest with their children about their life choices

YTA – Damaged relationship with wife and projecting regrets on son

YTA for hurtful words about wife. Don’t do that again

Tough love? Commenter thinks YTA verdict is fair.

Heartbreaking situation caused by OP’s selfishness and lack of communication

Don’t impose your issues on others, YTA

Heartbreaking comment calls out OP for being the biggest AH

Father gets called out for selfishly involving son in his issues. YTA
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Be honest with your kids about love and relationships. ❤️

User thinks dad is TA for involving own relationship, suggests alternative.

The grass always looks greener on the other side

Heartbreaking experience shared by commenter on similar conversation with mom.

Don’t burden your kids with your regrets. YTA.
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