Imagine being a single dad who lost the love of your life during childbirth, and then having to deal with your daughter’s boyfriend trashing your late girlfriend and your parenting. That’s exactly what happened to this 38-year-old father when his daughter’s boyfriend found out about his age and the circumstances surrounding his daughter’s birth. Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story.
A Tragic Beginning
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Single Dad Life
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Age Gap Awkwardness
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Cindy’s Little White Lie
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Accepting the Situation
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The Boyfriend’s Discovery
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Overheard Conversation ️
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The Rant Begins
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Disrespectful Comments
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Standing Up for the Deceased
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Cindy’s Defense
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Demanding an Apology
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A Deeper Issue?
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Dad Stands His Ground
This devoted father has been through so much, and now he’s faced with his daughter’s boyfriend disrespecting his late girlfriend and his parenting. He’s standing his ground and demanding an apology before allowing the boyfriend back into his home. But with Cindy defending her boyfriend’s actions, there seems to be a deeper issue at play. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA commenter supports OP’s decision and suggests not trusting daughter’s apology.

Daughter’s boyfriend insults family, commenter wouldn’t forgive.

NTA. Daughter’s boyfriend needs to apologize for his sanctimonious behavior.

Supportive comment and a lighthearted reply

Sassy response to daughter’s boyfriend’s disrespectful comment.
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Defending your late partner and setting boundaries with daughter’s boyfriend
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Daughter’s boyfriend insults late mom and dad, commenter says NTA
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Defending against disrespectful boyfriend and lying girlfriend. NTA.

Protective parent stands up to daughter’s disrespectful boyfriend

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Single dad at 16, widowed young, immensely strong and principled. NTA





Concerns raised about boyfriend’s potential emotional abuse towards daughter.



Loving dad gets insulted by daughter’s boyfriend

Defending a widower and young dad against a judgemental a**hole
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NTA commenter suggests a possible resolution with
empathy.

Commendable fatherhood despite insulting boyfriend. Love conquers all. ❤️

Protective dad shuts down disrespectful boyfriend


Daughter hesitant to reveal deceased mom, discussed with boyfriend.

Parent suggests daughter needs counseling after boyfriend’s insensitive comments.

Daughter’s boyfriend insults late mom, commenter advises accountability and respect.

Savage! Parent defends child and roasts partner of child.

Teen boyfriend insults girlfriend’s parents, NTA for feeling upset.

Empathetic commenter defends young parents and condemns boyfriend’s bigotry. ❤️

NTA. Lecturing someone 22 years later? Not cool

Proud of having a young mom, but not promoting teenage pregnancy

Defending the NTA and questioning the boyfriend’s character

Daughter’s boyfriend crosses the line, deserves apology and explanation

Commenter defends young dad and criticizes daughter’s boyfriend’s lack of empathy.
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Daughter defends disrespectful boyfriend, OP NTA for wanting honesty

Teen parent defends themselves against disrespectful boyfriend

Father stands up to daughter’s disrespectful boyfriend

Demanding an apology from an uneducated boyfriend.

NTA commenter supports apology and bravery in face of disrespect

Encouraging support for a daughter in a toxic relationship

Boyfriend insults parents of girlfriend’s child. NTA wins.

Navigating family dynamics with disagreeable in-laws.
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Protective parent warns against daughter’s hot-headed boyfriend

Advice for confronting daughter’s boyfriend about his behavior



First impressions matter, but this commenter thinks NTA deserves empathy.

No forgiveness for the boyfriend’s awful behavior. NTA.

Defending against disrespectful boyfriend, hoping for sincere apology

Respectful apology needed from daughter’s disrespectful boyfriend

Daughter’s boyfriend lacks accountability, daughter makes excuses. NTA.

Teaching daughter to be proud. Don’t accept lies and assumptions.

Daughter’s boyfriend disrespects her late mom and young dad. NTA wins.

Empathetic response to hurtful boyfriend and daughter’s behavior.

Protecting your safe space from cruel and harsh judgments

NTA. Daughter’s lies catching up to her. Time to address it

Defending family against disrespectful boyfriend

NTA deserves apology for boyfriend’s out of line behavior

Single dad defends late mom, deserves apology from disrespectful boyfriend.

Standing up for yourself and your family

Commenter praises man’s self-control in confronting disrespectful boyfriend.

Daughter’s boyfriend insulted late mom, dad. NTA demands apology.

Supporting teen parents and calling out hurtful behavior

Daughter’s boyfriend disrespects late mom and dad. NTA demands apology.

Proud young dad receives support after daughter’s boyfriend’s disrespectful behavior

Single dad receives support after daughter’s boyfriend trashes late wife. NTA

NTA: Don’t let his venomous rant get to you . Your daughter needs to move on from your past.

Parent struggles with daughter’s poor choices in partners ♂️

NTA shuts down disrespectful boyfriend, demands apology

NTA, but daughter’s boyfriend is TA. He berated a well-brought-up man and needs to apologize

Defending young dad against disrespectful boyfriend

Father defends his youthful age and supportive family.

Heartwarming support for young Dad accepting apology from daughter’s boyfriend ❤️

Dad shows restraint after daughter’s boyfriend trashes late mom

Agreement and positivity, NTA comment section is a happy place
