Being child-free by choice is a personal decision, but what happens when love comes knocking with kids in tow? This 38-year-old woman found herself in a unique situation when she fell for a man with two daughters. They agreed on an arrangement to keep their relationship separate from his parental duties, but when he unexpectedly brought his daughters to her apartment, she couldn’t handle it.
The Unexpected Dilemma
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Meeting the Boyfriend
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The Truth Comes Out
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The Arrangement
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Love Blossoms
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The Proposal
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The Surprise Visit
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The Unwelcome Guests
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Change of Plans
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The Confrontation
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The Relationship Struggle
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The Future?
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Non-Traditional Love ❤️
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The Heartbreaking Decision
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Moving On
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A Love Torn Apart by Parenting
This woman’s love story took a heartbreaking turn when her boyfriend’s daughters unexpectedly showed up at her apartment. Despite their non-traditional arrangement, she couldn’t handle having the kids around and confronted her boyfriend. Their relationship crumbled, and they decided to end things, leaving both of them devastated. Let’s see what people think of this complicated situation…
Dating a parent when childfree? Incompatible as f**k. ESH.
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Dating a man with kids when you don’t want kids? ESH.
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User calls out both parties for poor decision-making ♀️

Don’t date someone with kids if you can’t accept them.

Dating a man with kids means accepting the children. YTA.

User calls out OP for not accepting boyfriend’s daughters. Yikes.

User sympathizes but advises to be more cautious in relationships

User questions OP’s long-term expectations, predicts breakup

Lesson learned: never date parents if you don’t want kids. NTA

User calls out poster for ignoring red flags, both are AHs

Boyfriend’s kids left alone in apartment, woman unsure of role

User questions OP’s childfree stance, deems them TA.

Debate on dating someone with kids, both acting selfishly ♀️ ♂️

Relationship has run its course, ESH for reasons.

User calls out woman for refusing to accept boyfriend’s daughters

Dating a man with kids doesn’t mean you can ignore them

Mixed opinions on who’s TA, but BF most at fault ♀️

Mixed opinions on who’s at fault for excluding boyfriend’s kids ♀️

ESH for not communicating about kids and personal boundaries

YTA for not wanting your boyfriend’s kids in your apartment

Established boundaries, but ignored them for a month. ESH. ♀️

Setting boundaries doesn’t always solve the problem

User calls out OP for naivety in dating a man with kids

ESH – Dating a dad without accepting his kids is wrong

Waiting a month to reveal kids is a red flag

Engaged to a man with kids but won’t let them in? YTA

User receives backlash for being child-free and engaged to a parent

Relationship advice: accept your partner’s kids or move on

User calls out woman for not accepting boyfriend’s daughters. YTA.

Dating for 4 years, but boyfriend’s kids come first. ♀️

User calls out both parties for unrealistic expectations ♂️

Dating someone with kids but refusing to be around them?

Step up or step out? Commenter calls out delusional OP

Two massive a**holes pretending his kids don’t exist ♀️

Being with someone with kids when you don’t want kids.

Mismatched expectations lead to unsustainable relationship. ♀️

Fiance and girlfriend incompatible, he pushed boundaries, ESH.

Sarcasm at its finest.

User defends woman’s decision to not take on stepmother role. NTA

Boyfriend’s sneaky plan to move in with his daughters. NTAH.

Stepmom defends OP’s decision to not let boyfriend’s daughters in.

Choosing not to have kids, but dating a parent is tricky

Boyfriend drops off daughters without notice, woman refuses entry. NTA.

User calls out commenter for being TA in child-free relationship.

User questions woman’s sincerity in not wanting children

Is it time to break up?

Dating a single parent means accepting their kids too

NTA for setting boundaries in your own apartment. ESH for dating.
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Heartbreaking update on relationship ending, seeking strength and closure. ❤
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Clear boundaries set, lying partner, NTA. Time to move on.

Dating a man with kids means accepting them too

Relationship advice: accept the man and his kids or move on

Setting clear boundaries is important in any relationship

Red flag alert! Get out and leave that manipulating dude
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Boyfriend’s daughters invade girlfriend’s closet, she sets boundaries.

User supports OP’s decision and warns of future complications.

Honesty is key in a tricky situation. Good luck

NTA for enforcing boundaries and revoking permission to host boyfriend’s daughters.

Red flags in a relationship: bait and switch, unmet expectations. ESH

Dating a parent but refusing to accept their children? ESH

Questioning the boyfriend’s intentions and past behavior.

Dating someone with kids? You’ll never be put first.

Dating someone with kids? Be ready to be a parent ESH

Dating a parent means accepting their children as a package

Partner’s childfree stance respected, STBX’s behavior unacceptable. NTA

Think twice before dating someone with kids.

User believes dating someone with kids is a dealbreaker. ESH.

Respecting privacy is not being an a**hole
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User calls out boyfriend for leaving daughters unattended at girlfriend’s apartment

Accepting stepchildren is crucial for a successful marriage

Incompatible partners: ESH for dating someone with kids or not.

Don’t date someone with kids if you don’t like kids

User calls out OP for ignoring inevitable conflict. YTA.

Don’t date a dad if you don’t want kids. YTA move on!

Dating a man with kids when you hate kids?

Dating someone with kids? Don’t be surprised when they’re around ♀️

Dating a man with kids and surprised she doesn’t want them ♀️

NTA for not wanting kids, but reconsider the lying fiance

Think twice before dating someone with kids. �dffb
