Wife Refuses to Move Countries for Husband’s Son

Imagine being asked to give up your entire life and career to move to another country, just so your spouse can be closer to their child from a previous marriage. That’s the dilemma this 38-year-old Brazilian woman is facing, as her American husband is pressuring her to move to the US for the sake of his 12-year-old son. The catch? His ex-wife is only offering ‘every other weekend’ custody, which is the same amount of time they currently spend together. Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story!

International Love Story

A Rocky Start ️

The ‘Other Woman’

The Children

The Big Request

Career Sacrifice

Her Condition

Ex-Wife’s Response

Current Situation

Is It Worth It?

Husband’s Reaction

Her Love for His Son

Fear of Resentment

Caught in a Crossfire of Love and Sacrifice

Our protagonist is stuck between a rock and a hard place, as her husband insists on moving to the US to be closer to his son. Despite her love for her stepson, she’s unwilling to uproot her entire life and career for what she sees as minimal gain in their relationship. Her husband accuses her of not caring about his relationship with his son, but she fears his resentment if they move and things don’t improve. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this heart-wrenching situation…

Logical NTA comment, husband’s problem of his own making

Putting your daughter first . NTA for refusing to move.

“If he really cared about his relationship with his son he wouldn’t have started a relationship with a woman in another country WHILE HE WAS STILL MARRIED” NTA

NTA for refusing to move for husband’s son. Harsh truth.

Moving to US risks losing child custody. Consider carefully

Compromise rejected, NTA for prioritizing your established life

Communication is key in any relationship

User warns against uprooting life for husband with history of abandonment

Fiery comment calls out absent father, sparks no replies.

Husband’s past actions make him TA, NTA for refusing to move

Red flags abound in this manipulative request to move countries.

Moving without green card risks deportation. NTA for refusing.

Don’t sacrifice everything for stepson, NTA.

Don’t sacrifice your happiness and support system for him

User calls out couple for not discussing stepson before having baby

NTA, but be cautious. Husband’s motives for moving unclear

Valid reasons for not moving, but unrealistic joint custody condition.

Moving countries for same visitation doesn’t make sense

Husband’s selfishness causes strain on marriage and stepfamily

NTA comment shuts down selfish husband and receives agreement.

Moving to a foreign country is a huge ask

User calls out man’s abandonment of son in tense situation

One commenter advises against moving to the US. NTA.

Let the son decide! NTA for not uprooting your life

Commitment to current state causes disagreement between spouses ‍♀️

Career concerns valid, husband’s request unreasonable

Navigating international custody is tough, but moving countries is harder

Heartbreaking story of a similar situation, stay in Brazil ❤️

Career concerns in moving countries for stepson, NTA wins.

Moving for husband’s son could lead to abandonment and vulnerability. NTA.

Balancing family and career is tough. Hope you find resolution.

Harsh judgement on husband and wife’s decision, no replies.

Don’t sacrifice everything for stepson. Stay put for your own sake.

Husband’s request to move for son gets a resounding nope.

Don’t give up everything for him NTA

NTA and a laudable rationale for not moving countries

Husband’s selfishness leads to wife’s refusal to move countries

Career over husband’s son? NTA, consequences of his choices.

Legal advice needed before uprooting for joint custody

Moving to a new country can be daunting and isolating

Don’t sacrifice your career and support system for a guilty man

Moving to the US isn’t that easy, NTA.

Husband’s manipulative behavior exposed in NTA comment

Don’t risk your future for a brief visit. NTA

Trust your heart, don’t give in to pressure. NTA! ❤️

Husband’s entitlement is a red flag. NTA.

Trust your gut, don’t uproot your life for untrustworthy husband

Reasonable request for joint custody before moving countries for stepson

Involved dad wants to be near son, wife refuses

Moving to a strange country? NTA, don’t do it!

Custody battles can be long and difficult

Building a relationship with his son during summer is important. NTA.

Career and marriage come first, regular visits for son suggested.

Putting family first, even if it means staying apart.

Fair point raised on uprooting life for equal custody time

Husband’s son causing marital strain. NTA for refusing move

Being closer to his son means more than just custody

Husband wants wife to move for son he left behind ‍♀️

Putting family first, but not at the cost of personal happiness

NTA’s logical response to husband’s immature decision

Prioritizing practicality over obligation – NTA for the decision

Living close to son gives more opportunities to be involved

Husband caught between wife and child in international move

Legal precedent warns against moving for stepchild, risky situation

Moving countries is not a small request. Valid concerns raised.

Husband’s tough spot, but wife not obligated to move countries

Valid reasons to not move countries for stepson’s custody arrangement

Red flags in the US? Commenter warns OP not to move

Moving to another country carries risks. Protect yourself and daughter. NTA

Staying put: NTA’s decision to not move for stepson.

Compromise more? Visiting the US could be possible.

Marriage requires communication and planning

Husband’s request to move for son’s visitation creates conflict. NTA.

Career and visitation concerns make NTA hesitant to move countries

Challenges of moving to the US without proper visa discussed

Valid concerns, shouldn’t give up life and career. Ex manipulative

NTA! Admirable for agreeing to move countries and raise teenager together

Moving to America could jeopardize custody. NTA, stay safe.