Imagine this: you’re a father who’s been promising your anime-loving son a trip to Japan for years. You’ve scrimped and saved, and finally, the dream is within reach. But then, your ex-wife throws a curveball that could shatter it all. She insists that her twins from her second marriage must join the trip, or your son can’t go. And here’s the kicker: you’ve never really met them. What would you do? Let’s dive into this family drama that’s got the internet buzzing.
The Promise of a Dream Trip

Ex-Wife’s Unexpected Curveball

The Twins’ Inclusion: Fair or Unfair?

The Financial and Emotional Strain

Ex-Wife’s Emotional Plea

The Dilemma: To Go or Not to Go?

Father’s Dream Trip: A Battle Between Promise and Guilt
A father’s dream of bonding with his son in Japan is hanging by a thread as his ex-wife insists that her twins should also join the trip. Despite the twins’ lack of interest in the trip’s main attractions and the father’s financial constraints, the ex-wife continues to press on, even resorting to emotional pleas. The father is now torn between fulfilling a long-standing promise to his son and the guilt of potentially excluding his ex-wife’s kids. The internet is divided over this moral quandary. Let’s see how people are reacting to this emotionally charged situation…
NTA. Ex-wife demands free trip for her kids, sabotage suspected

NTA for wanting to take son to Japan, but be cautious

Take her to court . It’s the wisest option. Show proof of her ridiculous reasons against it and demands and of how the trip will benefit your son. You’ll have a good chance of winning and then won’t be at risk of getting arrested for abducting your own child.

NTA. Ex-wife’s manipulative demand threatens dream trip
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NTA. Wait until he’s 18 for dream trip to Japan

NTA: Take your son to Japan, enjoy the memories, be safe!
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NTA for wanting to go, save money for 3 more years

Father faces passport obstacle, ex-wife’s demand sparks controversy

Blended families bring different challenges and opportunities

NTA. Don’t let guilt make you pay for her mistakes.

NTA, save up for a longer trip exploring Japan and beyond!

NTA: Ex-wife’s bizarre request creates controversy.
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Go for it! Have an amazing time with your son!

NTA – Take your son on a trip, guilt-free!

Ex-wife’s guilt trip ruins father-son trip to Japan

NTA. Wife’s demand causing controversy. Need notarized statement or postpone.
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NTA. Comment suggests ex-wife wants to join dream trip to Japan

NTA – Get legal advice before taking him out of country.

OP wants to take non-related children to Japan. NTA, but be cautious

Postponing the trip to Japan: a win-win-win situation

Taking your child out of the country without legal coverage

Father takes charge, ignores ex-wife’s demands, and embraces adventure

NTA, but be cautious. Share trip details to avoid false accusations

Road trip to Japan with son when he turns 18!

Wait for it! Save up and surprise him on his 18th!

NTA – Enjoy your bonding trip with your son in Japan!

Enjoy your dream trip to Japan with your son!
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Father fights ex-wife’s unreasonable demand to take son to Japan

NTA: Ex-wife’s demand jeopardizes father-son dream trip
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NTA. Ex-wife’s unexpected demand sparks controversy over dream trip

NTA: Enjoy your trip! Twins aren’t your responsibility.

Controversy erupts as father faces unexpected demand from ex-wife

NTA. Ex-wife’s demand is selfish. Get legal agreement before trip.
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NTA. Ex-wife demands money for strangers. No custody agreement.
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Don’t let her guilt trip ruin your dream trip!

NTA – Father’s dream trip to Japan with son hits a wall

Wait until he’s 18 for an epic graduation trip!
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NTA, but passport rules can complicate family vacations.

NTA. Take your son on a dream trip to Japan

Legal loopholes for dream trip? Passport forms reveal ex’s power

Plan a father-son trip to Japan, wait until he’s 18!

Divorced parent supports ex’s unexpected demand for their son’s sake

Wait until he’s 18 and make it his graduation/birthday gift

Ex-wife’s demand ignites controversy: ‘THEY’RE NOT YOUR KIDS!!!’

Supportive comment: ‘NTA. Can you take my kids too? ‘

NTA. No obligation to take ex-wife’s twins on trip

NTA, take your son on the trip and create lasting memories

Ex-wife backs out of trip and tries to guilt father. NTA

Prove you’re doing it properly, avoid accusations of kidnapping.

Ex-wife’s selfish demand sparks controversy. NTA stands up against her.

“NTA. Ex-wife’s demand is ridiculous! Wait until he’s 18! “

Ex-wife’s unexpected demand sparks controversy. NTA defends father’s rights

NTA: Take legal action to ensure your dream trip happens!

NTA: Missing Disney isn’t the end. Mother’s whining is ridiculous

NTA. Should you really have to pay for her sprogg’s trip?

Navigating custody battles for dream trips abroad

NTA: No obligation to her twins. Sparks controversy

Exciting trip recommendations and foodie tips for an unforgettable experience!

Jealous ex-wife tries to ruin dream trip. Take him anyway!

NTA. Ex-wife trying to sabotage dream trip with son. Get legal advice.

Don’t let her ruin your dream trip with your child!
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NTA wants to take son on vacation, ex-wife demands her children too

NTA: Twins not your kids. 3 kids = a lot!

NTA: Your trip, your money, your dream. Tell her off!

Smooth things out with your ex for your son’s passport

Ex-wife’s demand for extra kids on trip is insane

NTA: Take her to court if needed

Awesome graduation present: Take him to Japan for two weeks!
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Wait until he’s 18 to avoid the crazy ex-wife drama!
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