Imagine having lunch with your sibling, only to be blindsided by the sudden appearance of your estranged father. That’s exactly what happened to a 30-year-old man who has had a tumultuous relationship with his dad for years. After discovering a family secret that led to the end of his parents’ marriage, the man’s father wanted nothing to do with him. But now, after a life-changing event, the dad suddenly wants to reconnect. How did our protagonist react to this unexpected reunion? Let’s dive into the story!
The Family Secret

Mom’s Betrayal

Divorce and Custody Battle ⚖️

Years of Therapy ️

The Last Straw

Public Humiliation

Moving On

A Human Being with Feelings

Dad’s Change of Heart ❤️

New Family, New Life

Sister’s Surprise

Escape Plan ♂️

Leaving Sister Stranded

The Aftermath ⏰

Sister’s Anger

The Great Escape: Right or Wrong?
Our protagonist was put in an incredibly uncomfortable situation when his sister tried to surprise him with a lunchtime reunion with their estranged father. Caught off guard, he chose to leave the restaurant without saying a word to his dad, inadvertently leaving his sister stranded. She’s furious about being left behind and getting to work late, but is he really in the wrong? After all, he’s made it clear that he’s moved on from his past and has no interest in rekindling a relationship with his dad. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this sticky situation… ️♀️
Sister springs traumatizing surprise on OP, gets ditched at restaurant

OP left sister at restaurant after being ambushed, but NTA

No transportation, no problem! NTA comment section agrees.

NTA for walking away from sister’s manipulation and father’s toxicity

Sister’s surprise backfires, commenters suggest backup plans

Sibling ditched sister, but was it justified? NTA wins.

Setting boundaries with family is important. NTA

Respect boundaries. Don’t ambush people with cut contact. NTA

NTA. Sister ambushed OP with childhood destroyer. Dad’s approach was malicious.

Brother disowned commenter, now wants back in. NTA.

Redditor sympathizes with man’s past, praises FIL. ❤️

Sister surprises with ex, man ditches at restaurant. NTA wins.

Betrayed by father’s affair, never saw him again

Betrayal of trust justifies ditching sister at restaurant. #NTA

Sister gets ditched at restaurant for a shocking surprise

Sister ambushes at restaurant, gets ditched. NTA wins.

NTA stands up to cruel parent, sister prioritizes dad over boundaries
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NTA stands up for self-respect and accountability.

Sister sets up brother, he ditches her at restaurant. NTA

Cutting out a child, now wants a relationship? NTA

Standing up to family toxicity. NTA for setting boundaries.

Savage NTA comment shuts down sister’s game-playing attitude

Betrayal of trust earns sister a time out

NTA stands up to sister’s betrayal, gets best revenge

Surprise reveal at dinner leads to justified reaction. NTA.

Sibling support! NTA for ditching sister at restaurant

No sympathy for sister who got ditched at restaurant

NTA gets support, suggests slapping accusers with this post

Sister sets up surprise meeting with estranged dad. Man leaves. NTA

Divine intervention suggests NTA, but dad’s behavior is bad

Moving on from toxic relationships can be tough

NTA stands up to conniving sister and her colossal AH ex-husband

Sister plays stupid game, wins stupid prize. NTA.

Sibling betrayal leads to restaurant drama. NTA response justified.

Sister invites dad behind back, gets left at restaurant

Setting boundaries: NTA for leaving abuser at lunch.

Setting boundaries with siblings

Don’t backstab your ride. Scorpion and frog scenario. NTA

NTA’s mom and stepdad’s affair caused trauma, sister inconsiderate, cut ties.

Sister brings dad after years of no contact, NTA for leaving.

Heartfelt support for person whose dad abandoned them at young age ❤️

Setting boundaries with family is important. NTA.
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NTA for leaving sister after being trapped into meeting J

Sister takes calculated risk, gets ditched at restaurant. NTA wins.

Questioning ex-father’s motives in shocking restaurant incident. NAH.

Supportive comment applauds OP for prioritizing mental health and family ❤️

Defending the innocent child, rightfully so!

Commenter is not the a**hole in this situation

Actions have consequences, NTA.

Intervention gone wrong, commenter says NTA. Family drama ensues.

Setting boundaries with toxic family members
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Cutting off sister for her actions towards abusive ‘father’ justified

Sibling leaves sister stranded, blames unreliable dad. NTA.

Defending OP against father’s unjustifiable actions.

NTA. Stand firmly OP, you deserve so much more

NTA- Better Late Than Never

Respect matters. OP was right to leave the ambush. NTA
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Sister sets up surprise meeting with person OP dislikes. NTA.

Cutting off toxic family members? NTA, says commenter

Sibling ambushes OP, but he’s NTA for leaving her stranded.

Commenter references M*A*S*H in NTA response to sister.

Setting boundaries with family can be tough

Forced forgiveness? NTA for ditching sister after ambush

Stepfather’s rude behavior towards son is unacceptable. NTA.
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Closure is overrated, NTA for setting boundaries

NTA, sister is delusional and entitled. Cut off contact.

Sibling betrayal and a shocking surprise. NTA wins.

Savage NTA comment shuts down entitled sister’s behavior

Sister’s deception leads to restaurant drama. NTA for leaving.

Standing up to family pressure. NTA walks out.

NTA for leaving sister at restaurant after her ambush.

NTA for leaving sister at restaurant after traumatic surprise

NTA, sister should have known better. Don’t owe him anything.

Sister’s surprise is unfair, NTA for ditching J.

Commenter is NTA, no replies yet
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NTA. No explanation needed

Setting boundaries with family. NTA for prioritizing mental health

Standing up for oneself against an ambush

Sister gets ditched at restaurant, commenter thinks NTA.

NTA for leaving sister at restaurant after triggering encounter

Sister brings abuser to lunch, gets ditched. NTA.

Sister gets ditched at restaurant, commenter says NTA
