He Paid Support For Years… But Won’t Fund the Son Who Rejected Him

Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a doozy of a story here that’s sure to get your blood boiling and your heart aching. This tale of betrayal, abandonment, and the complexities of fatherhood will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about family dynamics. ‍ ‍ Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of emotions as we dive into this dad’s heart-wrenching journey.

A Heartbreaking Betrayal: Wife Cheats and Leaves for Richer Man

Distant Dad: Barely Seeing His Own Son

The Ultimate Betrayal: Son Calls Stepdad ‘Dad’

‍♂️ Devastated Dad Moves Away to Start Over

Accepting the Painful Reality: ‘I Wasn’t His Dad Anymore’

Business Booms: Dad Finds Success and New Love ❤️

‍ Loving His New Family: Adopting Wife’s Kids

Surprise Call: Son Reaches Out… For Money

Feeling Used: ‘He Was Calling Me for Money?’

‍♂️ Saying No: Dad Refuses to Pay for Son’s Tuition

Angry Aftermath: Son Calls Dad ‘Useless,’ Ex Screams

Divided Opinions: Wife Stays Out, Friends Support, Family Disapproves ‍ ‍ ‍

Note: Dad Tried to Connect, Son Wasn’t Interested

Note 2: Dad’s Financial Success is Recent

EDIT: Dad Didn’t ‘Abandon’ Son, Left for Mental Health

Still Paid Child Support, Tried to Travel with Son

Diagnosed with PTSD, Stepdad Takes Son Around the World

EDIT 2: Dad’s Mental Health Struggles, Reason for Leaving

Therapy Helps, But Son Still Uninterested in Connecting

Struggling and Alone: Dad Moves to Heal

‍ ‍ ‍ Support System Far Away: Dad Chooses to Leave and Heal

Stepdad’s Worldly Trips vs. Dad’s Humble Offers ️

Deadbeat Dad or Misunderstood Father? You Decide!

Well, well, well… This story has more twists and turns than a soap opera! Our poor protagonist (let’s call him ‘Sad Dad’) has been through the wringer – a cheating ex-wife, a son who wants nothing to do with him, and a move across the country to start anew. But just when Sad Dad thinks he’s got his life back on track with a booming business and a new family, guess who comes calling? That’s right, the long-lost son… but only for money! The audacity! Sad Dad puts his foot down and refuses to pay for his son’s tuition, but he’s happy to shell out for his adopted daughter’s med school. ‍⚕️ Cue the angry phone calls and divided opinions from friends and family. ️ But wait, there’s more! Sad Dad reveals his struggles with PTSD and his attempts to connect with his son over the years, only to be met with rejection. So, what do you think? Is Sad Dad a heartless monster or a misunderstood father trying his best? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this juicy drama!

Son cuts father out of his life, asks for money. NTA wins.

Divorced dad is NTA for not giving money to estranged son

User points out missing details in story, doubts OP’s portrayal.

Father’s worth is more than college tuition

Empathetic comment suggests talking to son for clarity

Father-son estrangement due to ex-wife’s influence. Father cautiously offers conditional help.

NTA, ex and son only wanted money, not relationship

NTA – Father denied a relationship, not fair to ask for money

Love makes family, not blood. NTA.

Paid child support, not responsible for estranged son’s expenses

Father not obligated to pay for son who rejected him. NTA

Forgive and forget? NTA but maybe give your son a chance

Father prioritized money over presence, now blames son for rejection. YTA

Moral dilemma: Support your son or abandon his future?

Father not responsible for funding a son who rejected him

Father pays support but rejected by son. NTA, maybe lied to?

NTA. Family isn’t just DNA. He only contacted for money

Compromise suggested to improve relationship with estranged son

Father refuses to fund son after being rejected. NTA.

Cutting ties doesn’t require financial support, NTA

NTA. Son asks for money after rejecting you as dad ‍♂️

Skeptical commenter doubts authenticity of father’s story with evidence

NTA for not funding son who rejected you, he’s just using you

Sometimes karma bites back

NTA for expecting a true relationship, stepdad is the a-hole

Not the a**hole. College is extra, he rejected the relationship.

Compassionate 16-year-old recognizes father’s treatment is unfair ❤

Parental rejection is hard, but understanding is key

Father not obligated to fund son who rejected him

Curious about how the child support was utilized

Father refuses to fund son who rejected him. NTA.

Ex’s wealth could have paid for son’s college, NTA.

Supportive comment with a touch of humor

Compromise and contribute a percentage of his tuition

Rebuilding relationship with dad after grandfather badmouthed him. NTA.

NTA – Don’t stay somewhere that hurts your well-being

NTA. Kind to offer help, but sketchy for son to ask.

Son wants money without reconciliation, NTA stands firm

NTA but with a chance to rebuild the relationship . Encourage conversation and set boundaries .

Don’t fall for it. NTA for going no contact

NTA. Many people pay for college on their own through loans or military.

Father tried, son abandoned. NTA for not funding.

Son asks for money after years of no contact. NTA.

NTA, but emotional maturity is hard for an 18-year-old

Neutral commenter suggests the son was brainwashed by ex-wife.

NTA. The stepfather is rich, why isn’t he paying?

Rejected son asks for college funds, calls dad useless. NTA.

Father isn’t responsible for son who rejected him. NTA

Rejected son only wants money, NTA for not funding him

Perspective on reconciling with a child after a bad history ‍

OP may be legally obligated to pay despite being NTA

Family doesn’t always mean funding. NTA

Father justified in denying son who rejected him

Reconnecting without financial pressure, now doing well. NTA all the way

NTA, son rejected you and now expects money? Ridiculous

Trying to connect with son but only asked for money . NTA

NTA. Give him a chance, not a blank check

Father refuses to fund son who rejected him

Bio dad not funding son’s education, NTA according to comment.

Biology doesn’t determine relationships. NTA.

Heartbreaking beginning, but NTA for not funding estranged son’s life

NTA, son chose estrangement, now wants cake and eat it too

NTA for not funding a son who only contacts for money

Ex-wife poisoned son against him, now expects financial support. NTA.

Mixed judgment on the situation, but criticism for the father’s actions

NTA, parenting isn’t just about financial support

Son chooses stepdad over dad for money, dad not the a**hole

Son asks for money after rejecting father for years. NTA.

Rejected son had a father figure, NTA for not funding.

Stepfather’s divorce revealed son’s true intentions. NTA.

Heartfelt sympathy for OP’s loss and NTA judgement

Divorce is messy and rarely has a clear villain or victim.

Father’s bitterness towards ex-wife shouldn’t cost son’s future.