A Reddit user in r/AITAH says his dad kept inviting his ex-girlfriend to family events, and after the son asked him to skip her at a recent barbecue, dad cut him off from family gatherings entirely. The thread racked up over 2,000 upvotes and 707 comments, with people split on who’s actually wrong here.
The details make it wilder. The son and the ex split amicably. Dad bonded with her over hunting and kept her around. Then the son brought home a new girlfriend who dad showed little interest in, and when the ex agreed to skip the barbecue out of respect, dad got defensive and banned the son and his new girlfriend from the family home.
Commenters are calling dad’s behavior off, and the son says he plans to cut contact to protect his peace. But others wonder if that’s too much, too fast. Should a parent get to stay friends with your ex? We want to know where you land. Drop your take in the comments.
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