Divorce can be a difficult process, but co-parenting can be even more challenging. One dad thought he was doing everything right, keeping his dating life separate from his kids and ex-wife. Little did he know, his secret was about to be exposed in the most awkward way imaginable.
Co-parenting: A Delicate Balance
New Love Interest Enters the Scene
Keeping Kids & Dating Separate
The Secret Remains… For Now
Is It Her Business?
The Unplanned Reveal
Missed Calls & Early Drop-offs
The Doorbell Rings…
Awkwardness Ensues
Confrontation Time
Defending His Actions
Name-Calling Begins
Caught Off Guard
Living His Own Life
The Big Question
Dad’s Dilemma: To Tell or Not to Tell?
Caught in a whirlwind of emotions, this dad is left wondering if he should have told his ex-wife about his new girlfriend. He’s been keeping his dating life separate from his kids and meeting all his obligations as a father. But was it wrong to keep this secret from his ex? ♂️ Let’s see what the internet thinks of this sticky situation…
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Ex-husband not obligated to inform ex-wife about new girlfriend. NTA
Debate over whether it’s weird to answer the door in a towel ♀️
Ex-wife overreacts to new girlfriend answering door in towel
Debate over parental obligation to be reachable during alone time.
Commenter points out OP’s behavior and real issue at hand.
Commenter calls out OP for irresponsibility and questionable girlfriend behavior
NTA. New girlfriend’s behavior was inappropriate and disrespectful. ♀️
Co-parenting is complicated but new relationship shouldn’t be a secret
Commenter questions the intelligence of GF’s towel greeting
Neglectful father, angry ex, and inappropriate girlfriend create awkward situation
Ex-wife’s overreaction backfires, OP is NTA
Commenters suspect staged incident or intentional move by girlfriend.
COVID concerns raised in comment about ex-wife’s discovery.
GF answers door in towel, sparks controversy among commenters
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Ex-wife’s unexpected encounter with ex-husband’s new GF
Ex-husband is YTA for not answering ex-wife’s call. GF’s towel mishap.
New girlfriend’s door-opening habits questioned with a hint of admiration
Ex-wife’s new girlfriend in towel, NTA handled it well
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Commenter doubts authenticity of towel-clad girlfriend anecdote.
NAH verdict with minor oops by all parties involved
Divorced and free to live. NTA, owe ex zero explanation.
ESH. Ex-couple should have discussed dating boundaries before incident.
Divorced dad gets soft YTA for not discussing dating rules.
Ex-wife shocked by new GF, but commenter says NTA for privacy
Co-parenting emergency, ex meets new GF in towel
Co-parenting advice: answer calls from your ex for emergencies
Ex-wife’s jealousy over ex-husband’s new GF is unwarranted. NTA
GF’s bad first impression: TA for answering naked, NAH situation.
Co-parenting advice for ex-wife’s jealousy over new girlfriend
Ex-husband not at fault for ex-wife’s anger over new GF ♀️
NTA. The ex-wife’s emergency doesn’t constitute an emergency on your part
Ex-husband’s new GF answers door in towel – ex-wife concerned
Ex-wife’s surprise encounter with new GF in towel, NTA handled well.
New girlfriend in towel, ex-wife not the a**hole for not interfering.
GF answers door in towel: NTA, but poor judgement
Ex-wife has no say in who you date, NTA
Co-parenting advice: Keep phone on for emergencies with kids ✉
NTA, your dating life is your business
Setting boundaries with ex, but don’t assume new partner’s role
Ex’s behavior deemed unacceptable by commenter, NTA verdict given
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Commenter defends OP’s dating choices, gets criticized for it
NTA keeps love life private from ex-wife, boundaries respected
Responsible dad keeps GF and kids separate, ex-wife overreacts
Divorced commenter receives praise for handling ex-wife’s overreaction maturely
Co-parenting done right NTA for not rushing introductions.
NTA, ex needs emergency plan. New GF in towel
Ex-wife overreacts to GF answering door in towel, NTA.
GF answering door in towel? Not cool. NTA but awkward.
Ex-wife can’t control your love life. NTA for moving on
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Co-parenting can be tricky, but ignoring calls from your ex is odd
Ex-wife intrudes on ex-husband’s new life. NTA for moving on
Mind your own business and keep on keeping on!
Ex-husband criticized for not answering phone despite not being obligated.
Divorced dad receives sympathy and support for ex-wife’s behavior.
