We’ve all heard of stepfamily drama, but this story takes it to a whole new level. A man (M43) divorced his ex-wife six years ago, but they remained respectful of each other. After moving to another country and marrying his current wife, he found himself dealing with his 18-year-old stepdaughter’s inappropriate comments about his ex. But when his ex-wife passed away, his stepdaughter’s heartless remark pushed him over the edge, leading him to take back a life-changing gift he had given her. Let’s dive into this emotionally charged story.
Divorced but Respectful ✊

A New Life and Family

Stepdaughter’s Inappropriate Comments

Wife Understands the Connection

Crossing Boundaries

Enough is Enough!

A Generous Gift

Agreement and Excitement

Heartbreaking News

A Cruel Comment

Outrage and Consequences ️

Wife Defends Stepdaughter

Standing His Ground

Accusations of Cruelty

A Heartless Remark and a Revoked Gift
After his ex-wife’s passing, the man was devastated. When his stepdaughter made a cruel comment about his ex, he decided to take back the apartment he had gifted her as an 18th birthday present. His wife defended her daughter, saying she was just joking, but the man stood his ground, refusing to tolerate such disrespect. Now, his wife and stepdaughter are accusing him of being cruel and going back on his promise. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotionally charged situation…
NTA comment shuts down rude behavior with clever phrases

Defending stepdaughter’s cruel comment, but NTA for taking back gift.

Supportive comment offers insight and questions OP’s relationship with wife
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Stepdaughter’s cruel comment exposes wife’s poor parenting. NTA.

Stepdaughter’s cruel comment leads to justified gift retrieval. NTA

NTA. Tough love for stepdaughter’s cruel comment about ex-wife

Stepdaughter’s lack of basic courtesy costs her rent-free apartment. NTA

Stepdaughter’s cruel comment leads to gift being taken back. NTA.
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18 y/o stepdaughter makes cruel joke, NTA for taking back gift.

Insightful comment on stepdaughter’s behavior and possible reasons behind it

Stepdaughter’s cruel comment leads to gift being taken back. NTA

Stepdaughter’s disrespect towards ex-wife leads to gift retrieval. NTA.

Insightful comment on wife’s lack of support and resentment.

Stepdaughter’s comment reveals uncomfortable truth about husband’s feelings

Teaching an important life lesson about kindness and consequences

NTA teaches stepdaughter empathy and respect for ex-wife

Stepdaughter needs to learn responsibility before getting special treatment.

Stepdaughter’s comment backfires, but is her behavior a red flag?

Stepdaughter’s hate for ex-wife questioned, sparks speculation in comments.

Stepdaughter worried about losing father figure, but comment was cruel. ESH

NTA for taking back gift over cruel comment. Consider apology.

Stepdaughter’s behavior may be influenced by someone else’s words

Adult stepdaughter’s cruel comment justifies taking back gift. NTA.

Stepdaughter celebrated death of innocent woman, NTA for taking gift

Stepdaughter’s gift taken back over cruel comment. NTA, valuable lesson.

NTA takes back gift from stepdaughter for cruel comment

User suspects wife’s influence in stepdaughter’s cruel comment. NTA.

Stepdaughter makes cruel comment, OP takes back gift, NTA

Stepdaughter’s cruel comment sparks talk about ex-wife. NTA.

User suggests cutting ties with stepdaughter and ex-wife for safety

Step-daughter’s cruel comment leads to gift being taken back

User suggests talking to stepdaughter to resolve family conflict

Taking back gift from disrespectful stepdaughter. NTA

Parenting never stops, but is taking back a gift justified?

NTA for punishment, but could have had a calm conversation first

18-year-old stepdaughter makes cruel comment, deemed NTA by commenter.

Engaging with stepdaughter could have been better, but NTA overall

Stepdaughter lacks basic decency, take back gift. NTA

Stepdaughter’s gift taken back over cruel comment. NTA.

Handling ex-partners in relationships is complicated, but taking back gift?

Stepfather responds to cruel comment with a poetic NTA.

“Just a kid” excuse doesn’t fly. NTA for taking gift

Stepdaughter’s behavior towards ex-wife may be influenced by current spouse

Being an adult comes with responsibilities, even towards exes

Teaching empathy: Stepdad takes back gift after cruel comment. NTA.

Stepdaughter learns a tough lesson about kindness and class
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Supportive comment acknowledges disrespect and offers condolences.

Stepdaughter and wife show no remorse for cruel behavior

Stepdaughter and wife are AHs, counseling recommended.

Stepdad defends repossessing gift from disrespectful stepdaughter. NTA

NTA takes back stepdaughter’s gift after cruel comment about ex-wife

NTA praised for taking back gift after insensitive comment about ex-wife

NTA. Commenter calls out entitled stepdaughter’s hurtful behavior

Stepdaughter’s cruel comment leads to gift being taken back

Stepdaughter’s cruel comment costs her apartment. NTA.

Stepdaughter’s cruel comment leads to gift being taken back

Stepdaughter’s resentment likely influenced by current wife’s venting

Stepdaughter’s cruel comment leads to justified NTA verdict.

Canceling a gift due to a cruel comment? NTA.

Supportive comment, no a-hole here. ❤️

Step-daughter and wife being insensitive, NTA for taking back gift

NTA stepdad receives advice to seek family counseling for healing

NTA takes back gift from stepdaughter over cruel comment.

Step-daughter’s cruel comment leads to financial consequences. NTA

Man defends taking back gift from stepdaughter, NTA.

Stepdaughter’s disrespect towards ex-wife leads to harsh judgement.

NTA chooses to rent out place after stepdaughter’s cruel comment

Stepdaughter’s cruelty exposes wife’s lack of empathy and influence. #NTA

Supportive comment acknowledges loss and defends stepfather’s decision. ❤️
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NTA, commenter defends stepfather’s actions against cruel stepdaughter.

NTA stands up for himself and calls out stepdaughter’s cruelty
