We’ve all heard of parents spoiling their kids, but what happens when it starts affecting their relationships? One woman has found herself in a tricky situation with her fiancé and his 15-year-old daughter, Summer. Summer, who has an autoimmune disease, is constantly spoiled by her single dad, and her future stepmom is starting to feel the heat. From dinner demands to chore exemptions, is Summer taking advantage of her dad’s love or is it just a father’s natural instinct to protect his child? Let’s dive into the story.
Summer: The Spoiled Princess
Cravings and Chore-Free Life
Mood Swings and Attention
Winter Break Plans ❄️
Vacation with a Friend ️
Constant Calls
Missing Daddy
Sudden Sickness?
No Fever, No Vomiting
Stick it Out, Summer!
Daddy to the Rescue
Rethinking the Relationship
Manipulation Accusations
Silent Treatment
Manipulation or Just a Father’s Love?
Caught in a whirlwind of emotions, our frustrated fiancée is left questioning if Summer is truly manipulating her dad or if it’s just a father’s love for his sick child. With a vacation cut short, a 4-hour drive, and a relationship on the rocks, it’s clear that this situation has reached its boiling point. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this complicated family dynamic…
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User calls out OP for being controlling and immature.
Compromise or leave: comment advises fiancé’s girlfriend on living with daughter
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Redditors slam commenter for questioning child’s illness. YTA confirmed.
User calls out commenter for being TA and incompatible with dad
Empathy is key. Calling a sick child manipulative is unacceptable.
Being a step-parent is tough, YTA for picking this battle ♀️
Redditor shares personal experience, calls out YTA for lack of empathy.
Realizing manipulative step-daughter too late, reconsider relationship. YTA.
User calls out OP for being the a**hole in parenting situation
Denying a sick child their parent is an a**hole move
User calls out OP for prioritizing herself over single father’s child. YTA.
YTA accused of manipulating situation, ignoring daughter’s well-being. ♂️
Parent criticizes OP for not letting daughter go home. YTA.
User accuses OP of being jealous and dismissive towards fiancé’s daughter
Intense reply calling out the commenter as YTA.
Educate yourself on autoimmune disorders before judging the child. YTA
Harsh comment suggests ending relationship and remaining childless.
User calls out OP for jealousy and controlling behavior.
User calls out OP for jealousy and advises to leave.
Misunderstanding auto immune disease and medication side effects. YTA.
Redditors unanimously call out commenter for being an a**hole.
User calls out OP for overstepping boundaries, suggests self-reflection.
User calls out OP for disliking fiancé’s daughter. Yikes.
Harsh reply to OP’s behavior, predicts single life ahead.
Fiancé’s girlfriend faces backlash for making a decision about his child’s health
Jealousy towards fiancé’s daughter makes OP the a**hole.
Engaging with stepchildren can be challenging. YTA for ignoring her.
Partner’s daughter has autoimmune disease, ESH for telling her to stick it out. Move on.
User calls out OP for being manipulative. Yikes!
NTA. The commenter is defending the daughter and calling out jealousy.
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A commenter with an autoimmune disease calls out the original poster’s lack of empathy.
Curious commenter questions if illness affects daughter’s chores
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OP may need a reality check
Dating a dad with a sick daughter is a tricky balance. ESH.
Fiancé’s daughter is being treated like a princess, OP should leave
User calls out OP for being controlling and potentially ruining relationship. YTA.
Daughter’s manipulation backfires, calls out YTA for sneaky tactics.
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Fiancé’s daughter expresses discomfort, YTA for not taking it seriously.
Fiancé’s daughter is sick but looks fine. OP is YTA.
NTA, OP needs to have a calm conversation with her fiance.
A commenter shares their experience with autoimmune disease and advises the poster to be more understanding and supportive of their fiancé’s daughter.
Package deal: Coping with a partner’s child
Insensitive dad called out for not believing daughter’s chronic illness.
No valid examples of spoiling, YTA.
ESH for demanding attention in a father-child relationship. Dad should prioritize.
YTA should apologize and be more understanding of daughter’s situation.
Prioritizing his daughter over marriage
Heartwarming comment applauds OP’s ex for being a great dad ❤️
Engaged couple’s future in question due to fiancé’s daughter’s behavior.
User calls out OP for being controlling, damaging relationship
User calls out ableism and defends daughter’s chronic illness.
Engaged Redditor considers kicking out fiancé’s daughter.
Former stepmom warns of fiancé’s daughter’s manipulative behavior. YTA if return.
Harsh comment suggests avoiding dating single parents.
Sarcastic comment calls out manipulative behavior towards fiance’s daughter.
Dodging a bullet: Fiancé’s daughter manipulates him. NTA.
Father gets called out for poor parenting skills. Yikes!
Co-parenting communication is key. OP should have consulted dad. YTA
YTA accused of downplaying child’s disease and feelings.
Redditor disagrees with OP’s decision, shares personal trauma.
User calls out OP for being jealous and controlling.
User advises OP to find a partner with no children
Red flag alert! Is this relationship doomed from the start?
Fiancé’s decision to keep his fiancé’s daughter away sparks criticism. YTA
Red flags raised as commenter dismisses daughter’s autoimmune disease. YTA.
Step dad calls out manipulative behavior, defends daughter.
User advises against forcing a relationship, calls OP YTA.
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User advises to end relationship with fiancé’s daughter priority.
Stepdaughter’s needs are priority, marriage won’t work if not accepted
Mother defends fiancé’s daughter’s chronic illness, calls OP jealous. YTA.
Ouch! A scathing reply with a YTA verdict.
Jealousy and accusations towards child’s illness, YTA confirmed.
User reminds OP that they have no say in parenting decisions.
Don’t assume a child is manipulative, prioritize their needs.
