Imagine being asked to pretend to be the father of your friend’s baby at her gender reveal party. That’s the dilemma faced by a 20-year-old male, whose 21-year-old female friend from university is pregnant. The baby’s real father, a Tinder date, has blocked her on all platforms, and her family is insisting that the father be present at the party. The young man is torn between helping his friend and fearing the potential fallout of this lie. Let’s dive into the story and see what happens next!
The Unhappy Pregnancy Announcement
Family’s Ultimatum ⚖️
The Real Father: MIA ️♂️
The Desperate Pretense
The Big Ask
The Fear of Consequences
The Worries Multiply ️
The Reluctant Acceptance ♂️
The Pressure Mounts ️
The Reassurances
The Emotional Appeal
The Lingering Doubts
The Friends’ Verdict ️
To Pretend or Not to Pretend: The Fatherhood Dilemma
Our protagonist is caught in a moral quandary, as his pregnant friend asks him to pretend to be her baby’s father at her gender reveal party. Her family’s financial support depends on the father’s presence, but the real father is nowhere to be found. The young man is torn between helping his friend and the potential fallout of this lie. He’s worried about being caught in the charade and the impact on his reputation. Despite reassurances from his friend and pressure from their social circle, he remains hesitant. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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NTA. She’s dragging you into her mess without considering you.
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“Don’t play pretend daddy, it’s a terrible idea.” NTA
NTA – Don’t play pretend daddy, let her handle her mess
“Insane request! NTA. Friends divided, but it’s too risky.”
Last Updated on February 1, 2024 by Diply Social Team
