Meet our 47-year-old protagonist, who found himself in the middle of a family drama after his ex-wife demanded that his parents treat all their grandchildren equally. After a bitter divorce and years of distance, his ex-wife’s life took a turn for the worse, leaving her kids in debt. Now she’s asking for help, but is it fair to expect the same treatment for all the grandkids? Let’s dive into the story and find out.
The Divorce and Its Aftermath
Ex-Wife’s New Life
The Struggle for Visitation
Ex-Wife’s Manipulation
Losing Touch with the Kids
Second Chance at Happiness
A New Family
More Kids and Financial Stability
Parents’ Generosity
Ex-Wife’s Downfall
Debt and Desperation
Standing His Ground
The Blame Game
A Family Torn Apart: Who’s Right and Who’s Wrong?
This divorced dad’s life has been a rollercoaster of emotions, from the heartbreak of losing his first family to finding happiness with his second wife and their kids. But now, his ex-wife is back, demanding financial help for their struggling adult children. He believes his parents have the right to spend their money on those who love and appreciate them. But his ex-wife insists they’re punishing her kids for her mistakes. Is our protagonist being too harsh, or is he standing up for what’s right? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this complicated situation…
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NTA. Commenters empathize with OP’s decision to not treat all grandkids equally.
NTA for not helping ex-wife cash in on inheritance
NTA. It’s not your money. The kids decided they didn’t want to spend time with you and your family. Why should your family go above and beyond for them. ♀️
NTA. Ex has no right to demand money for estranged kids.
NTA, kids chose to be cut off, no money should be given
Comment section veers off-topic into incel accusations
Commenter calls out AH and offers support to OP. NTA
NTA. Older kids never made effort to see grandparents. Karma.
Commenter defends OP, advises therapy, and suggests blocking ex-wife. NTA
Grandparent favoritism sparks NTA comment defending actions.
Debating the plausibility of the story’s legal details
Custody battle with missing information and hostility from mother.
Age gap in relationship discussed, deemed ‘disgusting’ by commenters.
Skeptics unite! Redditors call out fake story in comments.
Money talks: NTA stands up for fairness in family.
Tough love or tough luck? NTA stands firm on boundaries.
Curiosity sparked, but no answer in sight
Commenter questions OP’s estrangement, seeks more info
NTA. Commenter finds humor in the situation and supports OP.
NTA stands up to entitled grandparents demanding unequal treatment
Parenting advice or judgement? Stay on topic
NTA gets support for taking a stand, but story incomplete
Ex’s apology to kids may help, but he can’t give money.
NTA’s comment defends grandparents’ right to spend assets as desired.
Parental alienation leads to estrangement, NTA stands their ground
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Commenter calls out parent for playing favorites with grandkids. YTA.
Commenter defends OP’s decision, calls ex and kids gold diggers
Building a relationship with older children without money is fair.
Standing up to manipulative ex and family, NTA
Savage response! NTA gets sweet revenge.
Cutting off family for money? NTA stands their ground.
Curious about ex’s knowledge of financial arrangements?
Cutting off family? NTA stands firm after being excluded.
Heartwarming comment on finding happiness despite family drama
NTA. Love isn’t bought. Ex-wife wants money from FIL.
Parental favoritism sparks YTA accusation
Stepchild stands up to entitled grandparents, says NTA
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Money can’t buy family. NTA for not treating grandkids equally
NTA defends unequal grandparent treatment, calls out hypocrisy.
Commenter suggests father may have emotionally abandoned his children.
Commenter finds satisfying ending, supports OP’s decision, hard NTA
Curious about age of adult children
Exes and money, always a toxic combination
NTA stands up to manipulative ex-wife and sets boundaries
Grandparents not obligated to treat all grandkids equally. NTA
NTA. No one is owed money. Let adults take care.
Commenter questions if there’s more to the story. Reply defends OP.
NTA. Offering financial counseling could be more helpful.
Comment suggests family therapy for potential reconciliation with estranged kids.
Being discreet about financial gifts can avoid family drama
Grandma plays favorites, but no time for grandkids means no money.
Commenter defends man and calls out sister-in-law’s greed.
Prioritizing loyalty over fairness in family dynamics
Ex’s gold-digging lesson backfired. NTA for not treating unequally.
Mom not even asking, NTA for not convincing grandparents
Grandparents should not be expected to give money to all grandkids.
Money over family? NTA comment sparks debate.
Respectful response defends parents’ autonomy.
Heartwarming reply to unequal treatment of grandkids.
