Imagine having a child you never wanted, only to find yourself being the primary caregiver for 15 years. That’s the story of one man who recently shared his frustrations online. He admits to never loving his daughter, but still stepped up when his wife seemed to be absent from her parenting duties. However, things took a dramatic turn when he snapped at his wife during dinner, calling her selfish.
The Unwanted Child

Wife’s Choice Prevails

Neglectful Mom?

Stepping Up… Reluctantly ♂️

Unprepared Father

Doing His Best ♂️

15 Years of Sacrifice ⏳

Dinner Table Explosion

Awkward Silence

Guilt and Regret

Protecting His Daughter

Dad’s Dilemma: Protecting His Daughter or Calling Out His Wife?
This father found himself in a difficult position, having a child he never wanted and becoming the primary caregiver due to his wife’s apparent neglect. After 15 years of sacrifice, he finally snapped at his wife, calling her selfish for pushing her choice on him. Now, he’s left feeling guilty for saying it in front of his daughter, worried that she might blame herself for their relationship issues. As the internet weighs in on this emotional rollercoaster, one thing is clear: this family has some serious talking to do.
YTA for announcing to your daughter you never wanted her.

ESH for telling their daughter she was never wanted

Commenter and replies criticize OP’s detachment from daughter, suggest adoption.

Father admits to not loving daughter, blames wife for ‘pushing choice.’

Father criticized for not wanting daughter, but wife neglected child. ESH ♂️

Man criticized for throwing his wife and daughter under the bus.

Heartbreaking comment on neglectful parenting.

Commenter suggests OP is at fault, receives pushback.
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Couple neglects child, argues over who’s more selfish. Therapy needed.

Commenter expresses anger towards parents for not loving daughter

Commenter condemns parents, hopes daughter escapes toxic household

YTA gets called out for first sentence

Commenter calls out both parents for mistreating daughter.

Parenting problems: Resentful dad, distant mother

Parent’s lack of love for daughter causes family turmoil.

Condoms weren’t enough, now daughter has two reluctant parents. YTA

Parent’s cruel words to daughter are unforgivable.

15 years of silence led to ESH situation ♂️

ESH for lack of birth control communication and parenting responsibilities. Seek therapy

Harsh comment suggests giving baby up for adoption.
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User calls out YTA for despising children and predicts consequences
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Commenter gives harsh judgement on someone’s actions.

Parents’ selfishness has hurt their daughter.

Daughter is the only innocent party in this messy situation

Redditor calls out OP and suggests therapy for family issues.
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Financial support isn’t enough, the child needs emotional support too

Commenter shares personal experience and advises therapy for dad’s resentment

Both parents are to blame for their daughter’s emotional trauma.

Commenter calls out OP for being a selfish parent.

Father’s lack of love for daughter sparks concern and outrage

Commenter points out depressing situation of resentful family dynamics

Parenting responsibilities should be worked out privately with a therapist. YTA

User calls out both parents for being terrible, suggests therapy

ESH, but the father’s comment in front of the child was unacceptable

ESH except for the poor kid Communication is key

Couple’s poor communication leads to resentment and anger

Outburst fails as communication strategy. YTA

Father despises daughter, snaps at wife, and blames her. YTA.

YTA comment receives no sympathy

Commenter calls out selfish parent, predicts therapy bills.

Father’s outburst damages daughter’s childhood. YTA

ESH for not preventing pregnancy, wife for obvious reasons.

Overlooking wife’s struggles? YTA for saying that in front daughter

Commenter calls out abusive mom, advises apology to daughter.

Father’s hurtful comment to daughter, ESH, apologize immediately

Agreeing with a satisfying YTA verdict

Daughter suffers as parents argue over selfishness.

Parenting struggles and postpartum depression: when to take a break

Commenter calls out selfish behavior towards daughter

Commenter calls out OP for being a selfish parent.
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Heartbreaking comment exposes parents’ resentment towards their own child. YTA

YTA for belittling your wife’s efforts in raising your daughter

Heartbreaking comment on absent father’s impact on child’s life
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Commenter calls out selfish parents, hopes daughter escapes trauma
