Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a heart-wrenching tale of love, loss, and family drama that’ll have you reaching for the tissues and questioning your own moral compass . When tragedy strikes and a beloved mum passes away, two Aussie sisters find themselves grappling with their dad’s shocking decision to marry a virtual stranger just months later! Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of emotions as we dive into this complex family saga.
Tragedy Strikes: Mum Passes Away After 43 Years of Marriage

Family Ties Across the Globe: Aussie Sisters & English Relatives

Sisters in the Dark: Unfamiliar with Dad’s Side of the Family ♀️

Dad Drops a Bombshell: Reconnecting with an Old Flame

✈️ Trip to Test the Waters: Dad’s July Rendezvous

Pandemic Plot Twist: Dad’s Extended Stay Abroad

Surprise Announcement: Dad’s November Nuptials

Sisters’ Heartbreak: Devastated by Dad’s Decision

AITA? Sisters Question Their Stance ♀️

✍️ Update: Realizing They Might Be the A-Holes

Acknowledging Different Grieving Processes ️

Moving Forward: Feelings Unchanged, Approach Evolving

Dad’s Whirlwind Romance Leaves Daughters Reeling!
Well, well, well… looks like dear old Dad has found himself a new lady love mere months after his wife’s passing. Talk about moving on quickly! ♂️ Our devastated sisters are left questioning their dad’s decision to marry a total stranger and abandon them so soon after their mum’s death. They’ve put their foot down and declared that this mystery woman won’t be welcome in their lives or their children’s. ♀️ But wait! The internet has spoken, and it seems our sisters might be the a-holes here. Let’s see what the online jury has to say about this messy family affair! ⚖️
Daughter called out for being selfish in dad’s grief

Grieving daughter receives gentle YTA response for dad’s remarriage

Remarrying quickly after spouse’s death is okay. Be kind ❤️
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Don’t push him away. He’s not marrying a stranger.

Don’t judge his grieving process. Ask to meet her first.

Don’t be selfish, YTA. Your dad deserves to be happy

Don’t blame him for moving on. He deserves happiness

Daughters accused of overreacting to dad finding love after loss

Grieving daughters hurt by dad’s sudden major life changes

Daughters criticized for being unreasonable and immature.

Upset daughter gets called out for expecting dad’s approval.

Understanding comment on widower’s decision to remarry.

Encouraging comment about accepting father’s new relationship after mother’s death ❤️

NTA’s family feels betrayed as dad plans to marry a stranger

NTA for feeling disrespected by dad’s quick remarriage after mom’s death
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Sibling drama: Adult daughters disapprove of father’s new relationship. YTA.

Grieving daughter advises OP to give stepmom a chance ❤️
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Why rush into marriage with a stranger without meeting her?

Daughter relates to post about dad’s quick new relationship, offers empathy. NAH.

Grief rebound? Not healthy. Life goes on, but not yet.

It’s okay to grieve and not be ready to accept new people

Dependent men finding new wives immediately after wife’s death

Adult child sets boundaries with new stepdad after mom’s remarriage.

User thinks dad remarrying a ‘stranger’ months after mom’s death is f***ed up.

Daughters criticize father’s decision to marry ‘stranger’ after mom’s death

Let him find happiness, YTA. Losing a partner of 40 years is tough

Daughters express their discomfort with their dad’s sudden decision to marry a ‘stranger’ after their mom’s demise. Commenter empathizes with their situation and advises the dad to be more sensitive towards his children’s feelings. NTA.

User shares personal experience and advises against closed-mindedness.

Grief is a personal journey, but losing a loved one hurts

Red flags raised as commenters suspect gold digger motives

NTA suggests dad wait to marry ‘stranger’ after wife’s death
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Empathetic reply supports the dad’s right to move on.

Impressed by open-mindedness and willingness to change.

Grieving family needs communication and understanding from everyone involved.

Dad deserves happiness too! YTA needs a reality check

Give Dad’s fiancee a chance. YTA if you don’t.

Let him be happy! Y’all are adults now.
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User sympathizes with OP’s grief but advises to understand dad’s choices ❤️

Daughter struggles with dad’s rushed remarriage after mom’s death

Daughters struggle with dad’s new relationship after mom’s death. ESH.

Daughters upset with dad’s decision to remarry, call him YTA

User calls out commenter for blackmailing their grieving father.

Daughters devastated after dad’s insensitive marriage announcement. NTA comment.

A harsh YTA judgement with a therapy recommendation.
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Grieving dad receives judgemental YTA comment, defends new relationship

Let him live his life. Don’t emotionally blackmail him.

Granddaughter shares similar experience, advises to prioritize family’s feelings. NAH.

Dad’s right to move on, but should introduce fiancé first

User defends Dad’s right to remarry, urges against treating him like child

Daughters call out dad for not making an effort to know fiancée

A delicate situation. Dad didn’t introduce fiancée, valid feelings all around

Age shouldn’t stop someone from finding love again ❤️

Daughters’ grief shouldn’t manipulate father’s happiness. YTA.

Be understanding of grieving process, even with quick courtship. YTA.

ESH for marrying so soon after mom’s death, but family support is key
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ESH. Dad should take time for himself but y’all are adults.

NTA receives overwhelming support in comment section.

Understanding the dad’s desire to move on. NAH.

ESH, but you less than your dad imo. He’s rushing in, not grieving, and it’s unfair for the lady.

Let him be happy! Don’t be selfish towards your dad

Grief can lead to impulsive decisions. Give the new relationship a chance ❤️

Meeting the ‘stranger’ before the wedding might ease the tension

Self-sufficient adults deserve happiness, even after losing their family.

Grief is tough, but don’t punish a stranger for it

Grief can lead us to make decisions others don’t agree with
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It’s okay for him to remarry, but he could’ve handled it better

Daughter shares her experience with a similar situation, advises setting boundaries

Dad has the right to seek new love, but daughters feel abandoned
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Daughters criticized for not giving Dad’s new fiancee a chance ❤️

Give Dad’s new companion a chance, he needs to heal ❤️

Daughters criticized for holding father hostage to their grief schedule

Don’t hold back dad. YTA. Your dad deserves to be happy
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Widowers may marry quickly to cope with loss. Consider fiancee’s feelings

Sympathetic commenter advises daughters to keep lines of communication open ❤️

User calls out OP for spinning a story about dad’s feelings

Dad’s not the a**hole for wanting to move on. ♂️

Choosing to move on with compassion and guidance

Don’t deprive your kids of a grandparent. YTA
