Man Stops Hanging Out With Neighbors’ Kids Due To Altercation With Dad, Ends Up Telling Wife Why

In this story , a man in a new neighborhood starts a painting hobby and lets his neighbors’ kids join in. When the dad confronts him about ‘flirting’ with his wife, the man stops letting the kids come over. But when the wife asks why he told her the truth. Was he in the wrong?

New neighbor shares why he stopped hanging out with kids

Painting hobby ruined by neighbor altercation, stopped hanging out with kids.

Neighbor bonds with kids over painting, altercation with dad ensues.

Friendly neighbor stops painting lessons with kids after an altercation with dad.

Neighbor’s reclusive dad confronts man for playing with his kids

Neighbor’s jealousy ruins man’s friendship with kids and wife

Neighbor accuses man of inappropriate behavior; man denies allegations.

Neighbor dad ends friendship with neighbor’s kids over altercation with kids.

Neighbor’s wife apologizes for kids bothering man, sweet gesture

Misunderstanding leads to wife’s assumption, the man explains in clarity

Neighbor’s dad asks man to stay away from their kids

Man tells wife about altercation with neighbor, keeps peace

Neighbor dad reacts angrily after man tells wife about altercation.

Neighbor’s conflict leads to guilt-ridden self-reflection. ☹

‍ Man bonds with neighbors’ kids through painting, ends up in an altercation with dad

A man in a new neighborhood started painting outside his house and ended up bonding with his neighbors’ kids, who wanted to join in. The man enjoyed having the kids around and teaching them how to paint, but things went sour when the father accused the man of flirting with his wife and just using the kids as an excuse to talk to her.

The man apologized and tried to explain, but ended up keeping his distance from the family. When the wife asked why the painting sessions had stopped, the man told her the truth, which only made things worse. The father was furious and blamed the man for causing a fight between him and his wife.

Now, the man is questioning whether he did the right thing by telling the truth and causing conflict. Read on to see what people on Reddit are saying about this situation .

Disclosing the conversation helps the wife and kids.

Husband’s jealousy and sneaky behavior exposed by neighbor’s honesty.

Neighbor’s controlling behavior forces wife to stop hanging out with kids

Neighbor’s dad dislikes man for no reason; man is NTA.

Neighbor’s controlling behavior and possible abuse concerns raised by commenters

Neighbor’s angry outburst leads to NTA’s wife finding out.

Neighbor threatens man for painting with kids, NTA for distancing.

Neighbor’s attempt at secrecy backfires on him, NTA for OP.

Protect yourself from a controlling, threatening neighbor with cameras

Divorce lawyer needed!

Neighbors’ marital problems blamed for man’s discomfort in friendship.

Neighbor’s dad insecure and dangerous, NTA for staying away.

Neighbor accuses man of flirting with wife, he respectfully backs off. NTA

Husband blames neighbor for his insecurities with kids

Respecting boundaries, yet stuck in the middle. Not cool.

NTA. The husband’s insecurity led to a needless conflict

Neighbor’s insecurity leads to potential violence, NTA for distancing.

Speak up against abuse, don’t let the abuser win!

Respect boundaries, but don’t let insecure neighbors dictate friendships

Jealous husband accuses neighbor of flirting, can’t handle rejection.

Husband’s bad behavior exposed, wife deserves honesty. NTA.

Honesty is the best policy

Neighbor’s jealousy is not a desirable trait in grown-ups ‍♂️

Neighbor confronts man at his own home, gets told off. NTA

Husband stands up for his kids, earns NTA judgment

Painting with the kids, NTA. Husband needs to chill

Calling out toxic masculinity . Wife needs to know .

Honesty is the best policy

Warning: Husband’s insecurity and paranoia could lead to danger. #NTA

Husband’s anger revealed control issues, NTA for telling truth ✌️

Commenter defends man’s decision to stop hanging out with neighbors’ kids

Enjoy your alone time and continue painting on the patio

Commenter compares guy to cops, NTA confirmed

Husband jealous of OP’s relationship with his wife and kids

Neighbor crosses the line, commenter supports man’s decision. ✊

Neighbor’s dad overreacts to man’s innocent hangout with kids ‍♂️

Commenter jokingly asks if man is Bob Ross reincarnated

Neighbor’s husband confronts man for spending time with kids, gets shut down. NTA.

Neighbor’s dad gets what he deserves according to commenter

Neighbor’s insecurity leads to isolation. NTA for setting boundaries.

Neighbor’s kid altercation leads to husband’s confession to wife

Support for OP’s decision to distance themselves from the problematic neighbors.

Communication is key. Don’t let someone’s insecurities hold you back.

Handling a jealous neighbor, NTA, red flags for violence

Neighbor’s husband’s controlling behavior ruins kids’ happy place NTA

Respectful neighbor stands up to insecure dad, hopes for reconciliation

Commenter expresses concern for wife’s safety in controlling situation.

Spilling the tea ☕️: Neighbor’s husband’s insecurity exposed.

Commenter calls out controlling husband in neighbor dispute

Husband’s actions cause him to distance from neighbors’ kids. NTA.

Neighbor’s dad tries to manipulate situation, but NTA prevails

Don’t let someone’s insecurity ruin your relationships

Neighbor accuses man of wrongdoing, but he’s NTA.

Father’s overreaction leads to justified call-out. NTA wins

Commenter defends man’s decision to stop hanging out with neighbors’ kids

This sweet guy is definitely NTA

Commenter calls out disrespectful behavior, NTA sentiment supported.

Wife finds out why husband stopped hanging out with neighbors’ kids

Standing up for yourself and calling out controlling behavior

Husband stands up for wife after altercation with neighbor dad ‍ ‍ ‍ ✊

Standing up to a bully neighbor and sharing with spouse

Neighbor’s marital problems aren’t your concern. NTA

Neighbor’s husband is abusive, NTA for not hanging out ‍ ‍

Jealous husband causes altercation, kids and wife hurt. NTA wins.

Wife learns about husband’s feud with neighbor, takes sides (NTA)