Meet J, a 35-year-old man who abandoned his son when he was just a baby. Now, he’s pressuring his current girlfriend to have children, even though she’s made it clear she doesn’t want any. What’s going on with J? Is he just trying to make up for lost time, or is there something more to this story? Let’s dive into the drama and find out.
J’s Past: A Child Left Behind

The Mother’s Alleged Stance

J’s Carefree Attitude

New Girlfriend, Same Pressure

A Troubling Sign

Brother Calls J Out

The Forgotten Child

My Two Cents

J’s Anger

J’s Hypothetical Response

The Unsettling Truth Behind J’s Parenting Dilemma
So, J has a history of abandoning his responsibilities as a father, and now he’s pressuring his new girlfriend to have children, even though she’s expressed her discomfort with the idea. His brother called him out on this, and J got defensive, saying it’s his ex-girlfriend’s fault he doesn’t see his son. But is that really the case? It seems like J needs to take a long, hard look at his actions and decide what kind of father he wants to be. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation.
Deadbeat dad pressures girlfriend for kids, NTA for leaving him

User questions if it’s wise to be friends with deadbeat dad.

J wants to trap his gf for control, not have kids. NTA.
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NTA. Father pressures girlfriend for kids. Selfish and self-centered.
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Friendship with a neglectful father who pressures for kids? NTA.

NTA commenter doubts man’s motives and parenting responsibilities.

Friend defends deadbeat dad, gets called out. YTA.

Girlfriend uncomfortable with kids, advised to be cautious. NTA

Asking for clarification without judgment.

Single mom makes baby father prove himself in court. NTA.

Friend and brother hold J accountable for selfish behavior

Friend dating deadbeat dad? NTA calls out his behavior

Hold your friends accountable to reinforce responsibility

Heartbreaking story of a father’s absence and the impact on children.

Father neglects child, plays victim. NTA comment calls him out.

Encouraging response to father seeking involvement with child.

Man abandons child and seeks attention with sob story

NTA. He’s a deadbeat. His current girlfriend needs to run.

Calling out a deadbeat dad.

Deadbeat dad villainizes child’s caretaker, pressures partner for kids. NTA.

NTA commenter suggests sterilization for deadbeat dad

NTA comment: Brutal honesty about a deadbeat dad

Father complains about not seeing child, but won’t go to court ♂️

Deadbeat dad? No visitation, no child support. NTA.

Questioning the redeeming qualities of a deadbeat dad

NTA for calling out deadbeat dad, but why be friends?
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Co-parenting advice for a man with a new girlfriend

Deadbeat dad gets called out for not paying child support.

NTA. He has a fairy tale vision of parenthood ♀️, but reality bites

NTA but man pressuring girlfriend for kids is creepy

Lazy dad doesn’t make an effort to see his child

Father’s abandonment may prevent him from getting custody of son

NTA: Friend’s concerning behavior warrants ending the friendship
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Father wants custody but has no legal rights.
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Father blames mother, but makes no effort to see his son.

Deadbeat dad pressures girlfriend for kids, run for the hills

Calling out a deadbeat dad, NTA wins this one

NTA calls out lazy dad for abandoning child and pressuring girlfriend
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Late to have a say, incompatible relationship. ♂️

NTA’s powerful story of irresponsible men and single moms

Father abandons child, pressures new girlfriend for kids. NTA.

Ex-husband abandons child and plays victim. NTA for OP.

Immature dad abandons child, expects fun parenting. NTA.

Father abandons child, pressures girlfriend for kids. Red flags everywhere

Deadbeat dad pressures new GF for kids. NTA for leaving.

NTA calls out deadbeat parents for avoiding responsibility

Man abandons child, pressures girlfriend for kids. Commenter calls him out.

NTA calls out deadbeat dad pressuring GF for kids

A deadbeat dad complains about not seeing his child.
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Ex’s decision to not let him be involved is justified ♀️

Single mom denies deadbeat dad visitation, defends her decision.

NTA comment suggests father should make amends before seeing child.

Deadbeat dad exposed, gets what he deserves.

Abandoning a child and not paying child support is unacceptable. NTA.

Warning: Potential reproductive coercion by abusive partner. #NTA

NTA comment calls out man’s toxic behavior

Friend abandons child, OP not the a**hole for calling out behavior

NTA calls out deadbeat dad and warns girlfriend to run

Prioritize existing kids before having new ones. Encourage relationship building.

Man shirks responsibility for child, girlfriend pressured for kids. NTA.
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Friend’s boyfriend may have no rights to abandoned child. NTA.

New girlfriend pressured for kids, but he won’t be a dad

Friendship with deadbeat dad and coercive boyfriend? NTA, distance ASAP

Dating someone who abandoned their child is a red flag

Pressuring for kids? NTA, therapy and lawyer suggested.

Deadbeat dad pressures girlfriend for kids, NTA calls him out

Friend is a disgusting pig, good on calling him out

Friend is a deadbeat dad pressuring GF for kids. NTA.
