Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy story that’s sure to get your blood boiling and your heart racing! Imagine finding out you have a long-lost daughter, only to discover it was all a lie! Well, that’s exactly what happened to our unlucky protagonist. ♂️ Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of emotions, shocking revelations, and family drama that’ll leave you questioning everything!
Shocking Revelation: High School Ex Drops Bombshell!

Blind Trust or Naive Mistake? The Paternity Puzzle

Family Intervention: Brothers Question Paternity

The Moment of Truth: Paternity Test Reveals All!

Cutting Ties: Goodbye to the Faux Father Figure

Blast from the Past: Sarah Reaches Out on Social Media

Mom’s Little White Lie: The Mysterious Disappearance ️♀️

️ Uncomfortable Conversations: Directing Sarah to Mom

♂️ Drawing the Line: Strangers Now, No Turning Back ⏳

Moving On: Focusing on His Own Family

Sarah’s Unhappy Response: Persistent Messages and Calls

Family Feud: Siblings Side with Sarah

Sister’s Plea: Be the Father Figure She Needs

Priorities Straight: My Wife and Son Come First

♂️ Passing the Torch: Family Free to Step In

Heartless or Justified? The Faux Father’s Dilemma!
Well, well, well… looks like our protagonist is caught between a rock and a hard place! On one hand, he’s got a young woman desperately seeking a father figure, and on the other, he’s got his own family to prioritize. It’s a classic case of ‘not my kid, not my problem,’ but the internet seems to have some strong opinions! ️ Some say he’s being too harsh on the poor girl, while others argue that he has every right to cut ties and move on with his life. ♂️ Let’s see what the masses have to say about this heart-wrenching tale of love, lies, and family ties!
Ex’s lies revealed after paternity test, NTA for cutting contact

Encouraging illusions of being connected is not helpful. Sympathetic advice.

Revealed ‘father’ had brief meetings with daughter at 6 years.

NTA. Family pressure to be in girl’s life is bizarre.

NTA struggles with being a father figure. Commenter empathizes.

Man discovers daughter is not biologically his. NAH, but ex is AH for lying. Devastating for daughter.

NTA. Set the record straight with her personally

NTA – Not your daughter, not your responsibility.
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Cutting off ‘daughter’ after paternity reveal – NTA, but tricky situation

Mother lied about paternity, NTA for cutting contact. Family strange.

Father figure or not, he’s not responsible for the mother’s deceit. ♂️

Heartfelt comment about the importance of father figures in life. ❤️
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How to handle the paternity revelation with kindness and compassion ❤️
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Father distances himself from alleged daughter after paternity test. NTA.

Putting family first , NTA chooses to prioritize his relationship with his daughter over a stranger’s.

Ex lies about daughter, OP not the a**hole for cutting contact

Short-lived relationship raises questions about fatherhood

NTA. Don’t carry the burden of someone else’s parenting failure

No obligation to maintain a relationship with estranged ‘daughter’.

NTA. Not your kid, not your responsibility. Good job!

NTA finds out he’s not the father after 4 months.

NAH, except Sarah’s mother. Ex is a gaping AH . Sarah needs kindness while grieving.

NTA, but should you hear her out?

Man discovers daughter isn’t his, NTA for cutting contact.

NTA, but consider a call for closure

Boundaries set for entitled ‘daughter’ seeking father figure. NTA.

Four months doesn’t make a dad. NTA for cutting contact
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Ex deceives man and commits paternity fraud, he’s NTA for declining parenting

NAH, but he has no obligation to meet with her.

Not the father, not the a-hole. Tough situation for her

Internet agrees: NTA as man cuts off ‘daughter’ after paternity shock

Choosing a dad after a few days? NTA in this situation.

NTA, fatherly instincts can’t be forced. Feel bad for her though

Stranger claims paternity, NTA for cutting contact.
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Memory fades, NTA for not acknowledging distant paternity claim.

Don’t give in! NTA. Boundaries are important for your family

NTA. No obligation to fake daughter. Stop harassing him

Ex’s lies exposed, man not the a**hole but major idiot

NTA commenter suggests restraining order due to potential danger
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Cutting off contact with ‘daughter’ is justified. Family support advised.

Mother lies, daughter wants father figure, but OP NTA.

Heartbreaking revelation leads to lost sister and shattered family ties.

NTA called out for inflicting stress on man’s life

NTA, four months isn’t enough to form a bond.
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Suggests reaching out to late father’s family, NTA for cutting contact.

Compassionate response to complex family situation. NTA.

NTA for cutting off ‘daughter’ after brief meeting at 6.

Not the a**hole for cutting off contact with ‘daughter’

NAH. Daughter’s mother was the only AH. OP’s absence made him an idea, not a father figure.

Compassionate NTA comment acknowledges tough situation for all involved

You’re not the a**hole for prioritizing your own well-being.

Not obligated to be in her life. Ex shouldn’t have lied

Refusing to be coerced into a father-daughter relationship. NTA

Being a realist doesn’t make you heartless
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NTA. No obligation to a stranger, blame lies with mother.
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Ex’s lies hurt girl, but you’re not obligated to be family. NTA

Not the a-hole for cutting off contact with ‘daughter’.

NTA for cutting off contact with ‘daughter’ due to lies

Don’t encourage her false idealized fantasy, it’s unhealthy for everyone
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Not the a**hole for cutting off contact with non-biological daughter.
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User empathizes with man but urges him to reconnect with ‘daughter’

NTA. The mother lied, Sarah needs therapy. Don’t give in.

Heartbreaking situation for girl due to awful mother. NTA comment.

Daughter hung up on ex from 12 yrs ago, dad NTA

Boundaries crossed: Commenter supports man’s decision to cut off contact.

Accepting reality and moving on. NTA

Choosing to cut contact after shocking paternity revelation. NTA

Man rejects ex’s lie about paternity, refuses to play father. NTA

Brother’s hypocrisy exposed, NTA for cutting off contact.

Not her father figure. Suggest therapy and go no contact. #NTA

Choosing not to be someone’s substitute dad doesn’t make you heartless ❤️

NTA. Family pressures to connect with non-biological daughter.

User suggests OP should look for Sarah’s real family. NTA.

Offering counseling to daughter after paternity revelation.

NTA but family’s point is moot. Trauma for all involved.

Respect boundaries. Not everyone needs a biological father figure.

No obligation to someone you barely knew for 4 months

Ex lied, daughter lied to, roller coaster of emotions

Boundaries are important! NTA for not wanting to parent.

Mother at fault for daughter’s delusions of father figure. NTA.

Compassionate yet firm. Boundaries are important for everyone’s wellbeing.

NTA doesn’t want to resume contact with possible financial obligations

Stranger demands relationship, NTA for cutting ties.

Ex’s lies made daughter think he’s her father. NTA but complicated.
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