Imagine having a falling out with your child so intense that you disown them completely. Now, imagine that child has a baby, and your spouse wants you to meet your grandchild. That’s the dilemma faced by one man who’s been estranged from his son for six years. The conflict began when his son married a woman he didn’t approve of, made poor financial choices, and eventually moved in with him and his wife. After a heated legal battle to evict his son, the man declared he never wanted to see him again. But now, his wife is begging him to meet their grandchild. What would you do in this situation?
The Estranged Son ♂️
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The Unapproved Marriage
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The Lipstick Showdown
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The Eviction Notice
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The Legal Battle ⚖️
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The Court Process ️
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The Unbearable Living Situation
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The Final Straw
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The Unexpected Call ☎️
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The Wife’s Guilt
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The Begging Spouse
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To Meet or Not to Meet the Grandchild ♂️
This man’s life has been turned upside down by his estranged son’s poor decisions and the resulting legal battle. Now, six years later, his wife is begging him to meet their grandchild, even though she admits she doesn’t really want to. The man is torn between his wife’s plea and his deep-rooted resentment towards his son. Is it worth putting aside the past for the sake of the innocent grandchild, or should he stand his ground and refuse to meet the baby? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Dysfunctional family with blame on all sides. Therapy needed

Complex situation with missing information, no judgement can be made

“YTA. Your wife sounds like a deeply bad mother.”

Son’s dysfunctional upbringing leads to strained relationship with parents.

ESH. Toxic family dynamics and drama, better for baby’s sake

Not enough info to judge, son sounds like a j**k

“YTA. You’re not telling the whole story. Not looking good!”

Family drama escalates, leaving everyone wondering what went wrong

Verbal abuse and family dynamics lead to strained relationships

YTA for enabling your wife’s behavior and cutting off your son

“My son is dead to me…” – Extreme consequences, in-law troll bingo! YTA.

Mixed feelings about a family feud, but forgiveness seems unlikely.

Commenter advises against making the trip, suggests seeking therapy. NTA

NTA! Super vile and shady. Wife’s choice, you don’t have to follow.

ESH, but there’s hope! Rebuild your relationship for your grandson

Commenter calls out the mess and declares OP as YTA

NTA – Toxic family, eviction, and cutting ties. You’re not alone.

OP criticized for biased post, wife called a nightmare

Curious about the DIL drama? Soap opera vibes, anyone?

“I hate my DIL” post, grandpa disowns grandchild.
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Son and wife evicted, now using baby to repair relationship? NTA

“YTA. Went no contact over tenant issue? Lucky he’s willing.”

Everyone s***s here, but who gets the biggest slice?

NTA: Home invasion by entitled son and DIL justifies disownment.

Deeply dysfunctional family with vile, hateful behavior. Time for counseling.

Last Updated on February 7, 2024 by Diply Social Team