We’ve all heard of helicopter parents, but this one takes it to a whole new level! A 45-year-old man’s ex-wife (35f) went to extreme lengths to break up their daughter Alana’s (16f) relationship with her boyfriend Eric (18m), all in an attempt to date Eric’s dad (44m). The ex-wife’s meddling caused a massive family drama, leading to the daughter moving in with her dad.
The Ex-Wife’s Master Plan ️♀️
When Love Gets Complicated
Eric’s Dad Puts the Brakes On
Drunk Confessions
The Plot Thickens
Dad Steps In ♂️
Ex-Wife’s Sabotage Escalates
Examples of Ex-Wife’s Schemes
The Truth Comes Out ️♂️
The Real Motive Exposed
Alana’s Reaction
Dad Confronts Ex-Wife
Ex-Wife’s Defense ️
Dad’s Response ️
The Aftermath ️
The Fallout: Was Dad Too Harsh?
After the dust settled, the dad started to question if he went too far when he lost his temper. Despite the ex-wife’s outrageous actions, he wonders if he should’ve handled the situation differently. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this wild family drama…
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NTA for telling Eric’s dad. Ex-wife needs to be stopped
NTA advises Alana to come clean to Eric and her dad
Age gap controversy sparks in the comments section
Parent seeks help to keep child safe from abusive ex-spouse.
Ex-wife’s selfishness puts daughter in danger. NTA for intervening.
Commenter sympathizes with daughter’s behavior, calls out ex-wife’s actions.
Protect your daughter from emotional abuse and manipulation by her mother
Ex-wife’s behavior towards daughter’s love life is beyond unacceptable
Commenters defend OP against irrelevant accusations, support his current situation.
Age difference leads to disaster, commenters agree ESH
Commenter accuses OP of having a kid with a teenager
Ex-wife’s extreme reaction to daughter’s dating life questioned.
A 29-year-old’s questionable decision defended with NTA.
A backhanded compliment from a selfish parent
Father defends himself against assumptions of grooming and predatory behavior.
Misunderstanding about age gap leads to assumptions and accusations
Supportive parent navigates ex’s sabotage of daughter’s love life
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Commenter suspects ex-wife’s behavior is due to mental instability
Ex-wife’s selfish actions backfire, causing daughter to suffer. NTA.
NTA stands up against ex-wife’s manipulative behavior
Support and protect Alana from her manipulative mother.
Age difference and emotional abuse raise red flags. NTA, but beware.
Protecting daughter from toxic ex-wife. NTA
Ex’s crazy behavior warrants warning daughter’s boyfriend. NTA.
Mom defends her actions to protect daughter’s love life
Crazy ex-wife tries to sabotage daughter’s love life
Ex-wife sabotages daughter’s love life for personal gain
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Commenter questions OP’s age gap and parenting decisions
Supporting daughter against ex-wife’s love life sabotage
Support for a parent who prioritized their daughter’s feelings
Ex-wife’s sabotage backfires after Eric tells his dad.
Judgmental comment on young mother’s behavior, no replies.
Parenting done right . NTA and Alana is lucky to have you.
Age difference between parents raises eyebrows in comment section
Mom takes the crown for being the a**hole
Protecting daughter from ex-wife’s sabotage. Dad needs to know!
Defending age gap relationships and calling out assumptions.
Expose ex’s sabotage and update us on dad’s reaction
Protecting your daughter from a sabotaging ex: NTA
Harsh criticism for a man who impregnated a teenager
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Protecting daughter from abusive ex, seek help and support.
Ex-wife’s manipulation backfires as commenter suggests dad’s rejection.
Commenter defends OP, suggests daughter should live with OP instead.
Daughter exposes ex-wife’s sabotage to Eric, NTA for not telling dad
Ex-wife sabotages daughter’s love life, OP calls her out. NTA
