Imagine being in a committed relationship for 10 years, taking a break, and then getting back together with your partner. Sounds like a happy ending, right? Well, not quite. One man found himself in a whirlwind of drama when his ex from the break period showed up at his doorstep, visibly pregnant, and claimed the baby was his. But with protection and birth control involved, he couldn’t help but ask her for a paternity test. Here’s how the story unfolds…
The Break and the Hookup

New Rules, New Encounters

Strictly Physical

Rekindling the Flame

A Surprise Visit

The Probability Game

Another Guy in the Picture? ️

Asking for a Paternity Test

Tears and Accusations

No Response

Instagram Drama

Dragging A into It

Paternity Test or Character Shaming?
So, our protagonist finds himself in quite a pickle. He’s been accused of fathering a child during a break from his long-term relationship, but he’s skeptical due to the use of protection and birth control. When he asks for a paternity test, the ex bursts into tears and accuses him of character shaming. To add fuel to the fire, she takes the drama to Instagram, dragging his girlfriend into the mess. With emotions running high, who’s in the wrong here? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this tangled web… ️
Not the a**hole for asking for a paternity test.

NTA. He was clear and used protection. Paternity test necessary.

Taking responsibility without knowing if it’s yours? NTA

Protect your GF’s job, get a lawyer and sue for defamation

Get a free consult, don’t pay without paternity test. Protect yourself.

Doubts about paternity test lead to suspicion of manipulation.

NTA. You were honest and willing to take responsibility.

NTA requests DNA test, ex-girlfriend overreacts. Is he the father?

Trust but verify: NTA wants paternity test, ex may know

DNA test will prove paternity. Don’t worry about her followers.

Protect yourself with a paternity test and lawyer up. NTA
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Rom-coms lied, wait for DNA test before signing birth certificate.

NTA used protection and birth control, requesting paternity test reasonable.

Protecting oneself from paternity fraud is reasonable. NTA

NTA. Valid question of paternity before paying child support.

Financial stability or fatherhood?

Always do due diligence before committing to a multi-year responsibility.

Protect yourself first: NTA asks for paternity test

Insist on a paternity test to avoid false accusations.

Ex’s vasectomy revelation shuts down ex-girlfriend’s pregnancy claims

Insist on a paternity test and protect yourself. She’s shady.

Don’t fall for it! Let her go and move on.

Investing in a child is an 18+ year commitment . Being cautious is fair

NTA requests paternity test due to uncertainty, but ex’s behavior concerning.

NTA. Ex is being trashy and you want a paternity test
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Is he the father or just a cash cow?

NTA, but lawyer up to avoid shady paternity and slander.

Demanding a paternity test, but be cautious of potential tampering.

Protect yourself, not just financially but emotionally; get a lawyer involved.

Confident NTA commenter gets questioned for posting on forum

Requesting a paternity test is reasonable. Screenshots for defamation suit.

Single mom supports OP’s decision to ask for paternity test. NTA

Requesting paternity doesn’t make you the a**hole.

Don’t sign or pay until paternity is proven. Financial motive suspected.

NTA. Testing for paternity is reasonable in non-committed relationships.

NTA suspects baby trap, comment section agrees

It’s important to confirm paternity before taking any legal action.
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Paternity test required for child support. NTA.

Confident hookup claims pregnancy, goes on smear campaign for test

Be careful, she can put you on the birth certificate. NTA.

Asking for a paternity test is reasonable and necessary. NTA

Consult a lawyer to require paternity test and stop defamation.

Insist on a paternity test if she takes you to court!

Get a lawyer and discuss everything. Hope it’s not yours!

NTA wants paternity test at birth to ensure custody rights

Stay honest and take the high road . Paternity test is reasonable.

Paternity test is the solution, not a charity for single mothers.

Visibly pregnant ex shows up unannounced, NTA requests paternity test

Poster suggests exposing ex’s true intentions on social media.

NTA requests paternity test. It’s a big deal if true.
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Doubtful ex tries to pin baby on him, but won’t test.

⚖️ Get a lawyer, sue for defamation, and get that test done!

NTA. Doubtful it’s your baby. Her reaction is suspicious.

No harm, no foul. Reasonable to ask for paternity test.

NTA, refuse paternity test, block her, warn mutuals.

Insist on paternity test before paying. NTA for being cautious.

Shady response from ex raises suspicion of ulterior motives.

NTA, but a red flag. Ex’s tantrum over test raises suspicion.
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Confirming paternity is responsible, not a**hole behavior

Beware of the trap! NTA, she’s probably trying to sucker you.

NTA and legal protection against false child support claims

NTA. OP has the right to confirm paternity before providing support.

OP requests paternity test to avoid false child support payments.

Request a paternity test, major red flags. NTA

Insisting on paternity test before paying child support. NTA.
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Demanding paternity tests in committed relationships: fair or invasive?
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Curious for an update on this potential baby drama.

Normalize paternity testing without stigma. STI screening is important too

Trust is earned, not assumed. NTA for wanting proof.

Being proactive and requesting a paternity test is reasonable.

Proving paternity is simple and necessary, NTA for requesting it

NTA, paternity test is the logical starting point.

Get the test done NTA, she’s looking for a convenient out.

Agreeing with the commenter’s doubts about the baby’s paternity.

NTA! Doubts about paternity. Ex’s reaction is suspicious.
