We all know that family drama can be tough to handle, especially when it comes to broken promises and strained relationships. In this story, a 27-year-old woman named Daphne gives her dad an ultimatum: either show up to her wedding and walk her down the aisle or lose her forever. It sounds harsh, but there’s a lot more to the story. Let’s dive into the details and see if we can understand where Daphne is coming from.
The Divorce and Its Aftermath
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Daphne’s Struggles
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Dad’s Promise
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Enter Stepmom Judy
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Daphne’s Resentment Grows
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The Summer Ultimatum
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Dad Misses Graduation
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A Chance for Reconciliation
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The Wedding Ultimatum
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Wedding Day Disaster
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Dad’s Excuse
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Daphne’s Unforgiving Stance
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Family Pressure
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Daphne’s Decision
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Caught in the Middle
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Dad’s Broken Promises Lead to Heartbreak
Daphne has had enough of her dad’s broken promises and disappointments, so when he misses her wedding due to a car accident, she decides to cut him out of her life for good. Despite the accident, she believes he had no excuse for not showing up. Now, family members are pressuring her brother to intervene and talk some sense into Daphne. But is it really his place to get involved? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotional family drama.
Father repeatedly failed to prioritize his daughter’s wedding, NTA.

Setting boundaries is important. No triangulating.

Sister sets boundaries with absentee dad, commenters applaud her decision

Don’t risk your relationship with your sister. NTA
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Don’t be anyone’s flying monkey. Tell them to leave you out of it. ♀️

NTA. Daphne is a level-headed person. Don’t get involved.

Dad’s actions caused sister to give ultimatum. NTA.

Stepdaughter takes priority over biological daughter. NTA, he’s the a**hole.

Low expectations and poor behavior led to justified ultimatum. NTA

Brother stands up for sister against negligent father.

Questioning the validity of the accident

Sister draws a line in the sand with dad. Good for her!

Daughter issues ultimatum after years of lackluster fatherhood

Supportive comment encourages sister to maintain no contact with dad

Sister rightfully disowns dad for neglecting her, chooses sister’s side

Setting boundaries with family is tough, but necessary. NTA

Respecting boundaries is key to maintaining relationships with family

Let them deal. Don’t get caught in the middle

Commenter defends OP and curses in frustration, with a Harry Potter reference.

Respect Daphne’s boundaries or risk losing her forever. NTA

NTA, but the comment raises valid points about father’s character

Dad’s absence at the wedding causes family drama
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Commenter doubts dad’s excuses, replies suggest he should have tried harder.

Dad prioritized his other family twice, he’s TA
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Doubts arise about father’s excuses, but OP provides evidence

Commenter questions severity of injury, suspects drama. NTA.

Setting boundaries with family is tough, but NTA in this case

NTA. Sister’s ultimatum is justified. Father should have attended wedding.

Stepmom and stepdaughter manipulate father, commenter calls out behavior.

Curious about Katie’s sudden appearance at the hospital

Stay out of it! NTA.

Sister cuts off dad for her mental health. NTA.

Avoiding family drama is totally valid

Father repeatedly bailed on daughter, sister did the right thing.

Support for Daphne, who deserves better than a neglectful father

Curious comment raises questions about dad’s story

Confusion over graduation dates leads to NTA judgement and advice.

Sister’s ultimatum to dad: NTA says commenter, sister is done

NTA commenter defends sister’s decision to cut off dad.

Commenter sympathizes with father’s predicament and desires to relocate.

Daughter cuts off dad for his major shortcomings

NTA stands up to dad, sister gives ultimatum

Father repeatedly let her down, sister cuts him off. #NTA
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No a-hole here. Ultimatum was just a tipping point. ♀️

Commenter empathizes with sister’s trauma, advises staying out, NTA

Father’s absence at daughter’s wedding sparks justified anger and ultimatum

Commenter supports OP’s decision in family drama.

Commenter defends OP and calls out father’s behavior.

Set boundaries and stay out of the entanglement.

Step-mom calls out dad’s excuses, commenter is NTA

OP is NTA for respecting his sister’s boundaries with their dad.

Curious about dad’s past actions? User asks for context

Daughter’s wedding > soothing Judy. NTA.

Respect your sister’s boundaries and keep saying no

Dad lies to daughter about hospital visit, gets caught. NTA

Empty apologies from people like that are completely useless.

Putting kids first is non-negotiable

Dad’s broken phone excuse doesn’t cut it
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Sister gives dad ultimatum after he misses her wedding. NTA.

Commenter questions family’s actions, expresses anger for sister’s situation

Cutting off toxic family members can be life-changing

Commenter calls out dad’s excuses, supports sister’s decision. NTA
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Sibling shares similar experience with absent father, supports sister’s decision.

Doubts arise on dad’s story. NTA for setting boundaries.

Father repeatedly failed daughter, sister gives ultimatum

Sister sets boundaries with dad, ultimatum given. NTA.
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NTA. Sister’s ultimatum is justified given dad’s neglectful behavior

Father’s priorities questioned in daughter’s wedding, NTA verdict.

Dad repeatedly fails daughter, sister gives ultimatum. You’re NTA.

Sister has every right to go no contact with dad
