Imagine raising your child to be independent, only to have a stranger show up at your door with plans to whisk her away into a life you never envisioned for her. This is the predicament of a 43-year-old single mother, who found herself in a whirlwind of drama when her daughter’s boyfriend asked for her blessing to marry her daughter. But hold on, there’s more to this story…
A Mother’s Dream: Independence for Her Daughter

Enter the Boyfriend: A Surprise Visit

The Proposal: A Blessing Requested

The Future: A Life Mapped Out ️

The Mother’s Stand: A Blessing Denied ❌

The Aftermath: Accusations and Tears

The Ex-Husband: A Difficult Ally

The Ex-Husband’s Tactics: Scare Tactics and Threats

The Revelation: A Hidden Religion ️♀️

Mother’s Stand: A Battle Between Independence and Tradition
In a whirlwind of drama, a single mother finds herself at odds with her daughter’s boyfriend, who proposed a life she never envisioned for her daughter. From surprise visits to denied blessings, the story takes us on a roller coaster of emotions, culminating in accusations, tears, and revelations. With the father’s refusal to give his blessing and the boyfriend’s hidden religious affiliations coming to light, the mother is left questioning her decisions. Let’s delve into the internet’s reaction to this dramatic tale…
NTA. Boyfriend in a cult? Comments confirm suspicions

“Red flags, blaring sirens, and visions of a hellscape “

Suspicious suitor in a cult-like situation. NTA, protect your daughter!

Culty vibes and justified AH vibes clash in chaotic suitor dilemma

“NTA. If a blessing matters, it’s yours to give or not.”

Giving a conditional yes instead of a flat out no

NTA: Protecting your daughter from a potential cult leader

“NTA – Daughter’s suitor may be part of a cult “

NTA – Dodged a bullet there! Sounds like a cult member

Dodging bullets and defying tradition – NTA!

Daughter’s sketchy suitor sparks chaos; religious differences cause conflict
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NTA. Daughter’s welfare comes first. He needs to earn your blessing.

“Church” or Cult? NTA spots red flags, denies blessing

“NTA. Bf’s ‘religion’ sounds like a cult. After only 7 months they’re talking marriage??? I’d be looking his ‘religion’ up online, finding out ALL about it and siting daughter down for a heart to heart about the reality of what her life WILL BE if she does marry this guy.”

NTA: Daughter saved from a miserable, slave-like situation

Denying blessings to daughter’s suitor sparks chaos in traditionalist family

Red flags! NTA, daughter needs to see the truth!

Daughter groomed by cultist? NTA’s terrifying dilemma!

NTA: Mother’s cult-like behavior puts off daughter’s suitor. Ex joins in with sarcastic insults

“NTA: You saved her from misery. Different backgrounds don’t mix. “

NTA, you may have saved your daughter from a cult-like future.

NTA: Skeptical about young relationship, daughter may realize he’s not right

Supportive comment, hoping for daughter’s escape from toxic relationship

Engaging and supportive comment encourages daughter’s independence and decision-making

NTA – Trust your gut, protect your daughter from potential danger
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“NTA. Serious cult vibes. Refusal is a blessing in disguise.”

NTA: Daughter dodged a bullet, this guy is trouble.

Parents and suitors both deemed crazy in this situation

NTA: Wise advice for daughter’s suitor. Red flags or honeymoon phase?
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“You helped her dodge a bullet. Mama bear done good!”
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NTA: Daughter’s suitor denied blessing, but independence is important

NTA. Protecting daughter from immature bf. High school flings vs real love?

NTA stands up to religious suitor, prioritizes daughter’s independence

Debating the expectations of a ‘trophy wife’ role

Bizarre suitor demands blessing, red flags, and worried daughter

Christianity clash: Daughter saved from religiously intense suitor.

Debating the tradition of parental blessings: cute or patriarchal?

Boyfriend’s behavior raises eyebrows. Drama unfolds.

Red flags everywhere! Daughter’s suitor might be in a cult.

Giving a blessing to a stranger? Not so fast…

Holy cult Batman! NTA for protecting your daughter’s future.

NTA. Sketchy guy, love your daughter but won’t support marriage

Engaging comment: NTA. Red flags in daughter’s relationship. Encourage growth and independence.

NTA: Support your daughter and be wary of cult-like behavior

No blessing needed, love conquers all! ❤️

“NTA. Same here! “
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Heartbreaking story of young woman trapped in conservative culture

Ex-husband redeems himself with hilarious surprise!

“NTA. Red flags galore! Sketchy AF boyfriend and controlling family.”

Curious if the suitor is related to the Duggar family?

“Well done sweetie, you found a man conceived by inbreeding”

Ex is an AH, but hilarious! NTA gets the last laugh!

Ex is an AH, but he’s a big W in this situation. NTA and protect your daughter

Dodged a flaming bullet , ex’s comment brings laughter

NTA: A glimpse into a strange and brainwashed environment

NTA. Daughter’s suitor skipping steps, parents want him to earn blessing

NTA: A Christian man shares his perspective on asking for blessings

NTA, but is her boyfriend really the problem?

Red flag on the play! NTA.

NTA – Scary situation, but don’t use ‘too young’ excuse

Engaging comment: NTA, but let her choose her own path

Commenter supports OP’s decision, finds ex and OP likable

Warren Jeff’s polygamist vibes? DEFCON scale worries me

Midsommar vibes. Not the a**hole.

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Last Updated on August 1, 2023 by Diply Social Team