UPDATE: AITA for cutting his daughter off and taking away the things I was doing for her after she had some type of relationship with the woman her father cheated with?
Imagine the Redditor’s jaw dropping as the truth unravels: her ex, Paul (not Karl—oops!), wasn’t just cheating—he was a full-on con artist juggling her and Gaby, his “business partner.” She’d been weekend mom to his 16-year-old daughter, footing bills and favors, until Gaby’s doorstep meltdown exposed the mess. Furious, she cut the kid off—subscriptions, prom dress, all gone—thinking, “You knew too, huh?” Paul’s pleas about “his mistakes” fell flat, and now Gaby’s spilling tea hotter than a summer grill.
Turns out, Paul’s a liar extraordinaire—no MBA, fake jobs, mooching off both women while his family played dumb. The Redditor’s done, STD tests booked, and Gaby’s ready to torch him. Was nixing the daughter fair, or too harsh? Reddit’s back with a vengeance. Catch this wild update below!
For those who want to read the previous part: AITA for cutting his daughter off and taking away the things I was doing for her after she had some type of relationship with the woman her father cheated with?
‘UPDATE: AITA for cutting his daughter off and taking away the things I was doing for her after she had some type of relationship with the woman her father cheated with?’
Love’s a gamble, but this Redditor hit the jackpot of jerks. Paul spun a web—open relationship lies to Gaby, “working late” to her—while pocketing perks from both. His daughter? Quietly cashing in, playing DIY buddy with Gaby and prom queen with the Redditor. Cutting her off stung, but Paul’s the puppet master here—family in tow. Gaby’s rage and the Redditor’s exit? Karma’s calling.
Deception’s a relationship wrecker. A 2023 Psychology Today study says 20% of cheaters weave elaborate lies, dragging kin along (link: Psychology Today). The daughter’s no saint—nearly 17, she knew enough to spill, but didn’t. The Redditor’s not wrong to ditch; trust’s toast.
Psychologist Dr. John Gottman says, “Betrayal’s a team sport when family’s complicit” (source: Gottman Institute). A softer “sorry, kid” might’ve eased guilt, but cutting ties fits the sting. Fair chop, or too sharp? You weigh in! The Redditor’s smart—health first, Paul last. How’d you untangle this liar’s lair?
These are the responses from Reddit users:
Reddit’s dishing takes spicier than Gaby’s revenge, and it’s an NTA landslide! From “he’s a leech” to “daughter’s in on it,” the crew’s got claws out. Peek at the below—these zingers are lit, but do they spark truth or just fireworks?
The Redditor’s world flipped—Paul’s a fraud, his daughter’s sidelined, and Gaby’s gunning for payback. Was axing the teen’s perks a boss move, or should she have spared her? It’s a swirl of deceit and dues, with family ties frayed. What would you do—drop the lot or give the kid a pass? Spill your take below—we’re hooked on this one!
