Losing a child is one of the most devastating experiences a parent can go through. And for one father, the sanctity of his deceased son’s room provided some relief from the pain. But when his niece and her fiancé moved in, they violated the father’s strict rule about not entering the room.
After finding them inside, the father kicked them out, leading to a family disagreement. Was he justified in his reaction, or did he overreact? Read the full story to find out.
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A father who lost his son in the military has been left devastated after his niece and her fiancé broke a clear boundary he set and entered his son’s room. He had allowed the couple to stay with him for a month while they were facing financial troubles but had made it clear that his son’s room was off-limits. When he found out they had spent the night in the room, he kicked them both out.
While some members of his family have criticized his actions, others have supported his decision to honor his son’s memory. What do you think about this situation ? Share your thoughts and reactions in the comments below.
NTA. Clear boundary broken. Sister had no right to berate.
Niece and fiance break rules, get kicked out. Sister mad.
Niece and fiance break clear boundary, get kicked out. Comments support OP.
Niece breaks promise to uncle, gets kicked out. NTA ♀️
NTA sets clear boundaries, kicks out disrespectful niece and fiance.
Supportive commenters help grieving person cope with loss ❤️
Niece and fiance break boundaries, get kicked out – NTA
NTA, niece’s manipulative behavior crossed a clear boundary
Niece and fiance break boundary, insult deceased son. NTA
Clear boundary broken, uncle kicks out niece & fiance. NTA
Respecting boundaries is important NTA did the right thing
Savage NTA comment shuts down family drama
NTA. Commenter offers pet as source of comfort and support.
Guests sleeping on floor sparks debate about hospitality standards ️
Setting clear boundaries is important. NTA for enforcing them.
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Setting boundaries is important and should be respected.
Guests complain about sleeping on floor on *mattresses* ️
Clear boundaries make for clear consequences. NTA
Commenter supports OP’s decision to kick out entitled niece and fiance.
Setting boundaries and enforcing them. NTA, kick them out
Respectful NTA stands his ground against entitled family members
NTA for enforcing house rules but consider seeking grief counseling.
Setting boundaries and preserving memories, NTA for eviction ✌️
Clear boundary, clear decision. NTA for kicking them out.
Respectful boundaries should be honored. NTA for kicking out.
Respectful NTA comment supports grieving uncle’s boundary & loss
Setting boundaries is important, but kicking them out is extreme
Niece and fiance kicked out for breaking boundary; NTA.
Heartfelt condolences, Niece crossed the line, join GOLD STAR moms ❤️
Setting boundaries and enforcing them NTA
Setting boundaries and enforcing them. NTA wins the day
Virtual hugs to the OP, NTA, for enforcing boundaries
Standing up to family, NTA
Grieving parent has every right to prioritize their own needs ❤️
Clear boundaries were set and respected. NTA
Niece’s fiance violates clear boundary and gets kicked out. NTA.
Setting boundaries is important, and you have every right to enforce them. ❤️
Niece and fiance break one rule in free place to stay. OP not an a-hole.
Setting clear boundaries is important. NTA for enforcing them.
Setting boundaries and changing locks: a necessary tough love. ♂️
Setting boundaries and sticking to them.
Standing up for yourself Niece and fiance crossed line
Condolences for the loss, but NTA for setting boundaries
Clear boundaries, tough love, and condolences for a heart-wrenching loss
No bed, no problem? Commenter calls out entitled behavior
Respectful guest or pushover? Sleeping arrangements spark debate.
Commenter relates to NTA’s boundary and calls out niece’s disrespect.
Setting boundaries is important Stick to your guns NTA!
Generous OP not obligated to provide niece and fiance’s bed ️
Grieving uncle not the a**hole for setting boundaries
NTA stands up for himself against entitled niece and fiance
Respect boundaries, or face the consequences ♀️
Setting boundaries is key . NTA for enforcing them.
No a-hole here. The comment stands strong on its own.
NTA kicks out disrespectful niece and fiance, family supports
Experienced troublemakers get rightfully kicked out. Condolences for loss.
Not the a**hole, but what was the boundary?
Respect the boundaries of the homeowner, NTA
