A 45-year-old father is in the midst of a divorce from his wife of 17 years, and they’re battling over custody of their three children. The situation becomes even more heated when their 17-year-old son requests to live solely with his father. The mother is left dumbfounded and accuses her soon-to-be-ex of manipulating their son. However, the father believes that his wife’s narcissistic tendencies and high expectations have driven their son away. But is he right to call her out on it?
Divorce Battle and Custody Struggles
Son’s Surprising Request
Wife and Son’s Rocky Relationship
Narcissistic Tendencies?
Son’s Dream School Acceptance
Funding Education Sparks Argument
Dad Drops the Bomb
Wife’s Furious Reaction
Dad’s Harsh Truth
Wife Storms Off
Dad’s Stance
Edit: School Fees Clarification
Dad Stands His Ground, But Is He Right? ♂️
The father of three is in the middle of a heated divorce and custody battle with his wife. Their 17-year-old son’s request to live solely with his dad sparks even more conflict. Things escalate when the dad reveals that their son was accepted into his dream school, but hadn’t shared the news with his mom. The dad blames his wife’s narcissistic tendencies and high expectations for their son’s silence. Was he too harsh, or is he just stating the facts? Let’s see what people think about this explosive situation…
NTA Dad receives support for not tolerating narcissistic behavior from wife.
Divorcing dad receives support for calling out wife’s poor parenting skills
Divorced parents and son’s tuition lead to ESH situation ♂️
NTA stands up for dad’s decision to not force son’s relationship
Divorce attorney advises against being an a**hole co-parent.
Honesty hurts, but can lead to reconciliation. NTA
Divorcing dad takes no BS, puts blame on wife for son’s distance
Father defends son’s decision, NTA. Emotional replies and legal advice.
Divorcing dad defends son’s decision to cut off mom. NTA.
Divorcing dad defends himself against wife’s poor parenting.
Debate over UK tuition costs distracts from NTA judgment.
NTA. Wife wrecked relationship with son, blames others. Wake-up call needed
NTA dad’s son achieves big, while UK college costs shock Americans
American cries after agreeing with NTA judgement
Commenter provides helpful information on UK tuition fees.
Father prioritizes son’s happiness over wife’s feelings. NTA
Divorcing dad shares experience on dealing with narcissistic ex-wife
Proud dad defends son’s decision, calls out ex’s selfishness.
Congrats to the son! Helpful info on UK tuition and grants
Divorced dad defends son’s choice, blames ex-wife. NTA
Divorcing dad tells the truth, spares no feelings. NTA.
Divorcing dad receives NTA for blaming wife for son’s distance
Commenter expresses confusion about UK tuition fees and funding, but agrees with NTA verdict and congratulates the son.
Teen relates to divorcing dad’s truth bomb about overbearing mother
Divorcing dad drops truth bomb on wife, gets NTA support.
Applying for SFE can ease £14K fees. NTA comment.
Blunt honesty was necessary after 200 signs of disinterest. NTA
NTA shuts down narcissism in one powerful sentence.
Short and sweet. NTA comment says it all
Divorcing dad gets praise for standing up to narcissistic ex-wife
Divorcing dad takes responsibility for harsh but honest truth bomb
NTA. Child of narcissistic parent applauds dad for sticking up for son
Commenter jokes about being related to OP in NTA section
Divorced dad defends son’s choice of school against upset ex-wife.
Divorced dad advised to not interfere with son’s relationship with mom.
Encouraging comment suggests therapy for better parenting.
Divorcing dad takes a stand: ‘It’s always your fault’
Protecting kids from a narc spouse. NTA
Commenter supports father’s decision and criticizes mother’s behavior.
Dad shares big news, wife makes it about herself. NTA
Past actions led to son’s distance. NTA.
Supportive comment advocates for son’s well-being.
Cheers to the amazing, strong little guy and his supportive dad
Divorcing dad takes aim at wife’s parenting. NTA.
No sugar-coating needed: Divorcing dad tells truth to wife
Redditor empathizes with son’s accomplishment struggles due to narcissistic mom
Supportive comment applauds parent for standing by son
Supportive comment to divorced dad for being a safe haven
Learn about private UK academies outside of UCAS
American students relate to high tuition, NTA comment wins sympathy
Divorcing dad takes responsibility for son’s relationship, NTA
Divorced dad takes blame for son’s distance from mom. #NTA
Truth hurts, but NTA dad speaks up on son’s behalf.
Applause for OP’s son for making his own choices.
Commenter shares personal experience and supports OP’s actions.
Commenter defends dad blaming wife for son’s distance. NTA.
Brutal honesty wins. NTA comment section agrees
Father not at fault, but should help son communicate with mother
Divorcing dad’s truth bomb helps wife improve relationship with son
Divorced dad receives support for son’s school achievement and custody battle.
Divorced dad defends son’s choice to not share life with mother
NTA commenter empathizes with divorcing dad’s situation and praises him for being there for his son despite narcissistic tendencies of the mother.
Divorced dad called out for not telling son’s other guardian.
Dad stands up for son, wife’s reaction is disappointing
Divorcing dad takes blame off son, puts it on wife
NTA. Sometimes harsh truth is needed. Don’t feel bad
Divorcing dad exposes wife’s lack of effort in relationship with son
Divorcing dad gets support for calling out narcissistic ex-wife
Last Updated on June 9, 2023 by Diply Social Team