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Tension lingered between OP and their son, creating an emotional distance that hadn’t been there before. The weekend arrived, and instead of the usual laughter and bonding, it was marked by a palpable sense of disappointment. OP tried their best to make the time enjoyable, planning activities and outings, but the shadow of the missed Alaska trip loomed over them. The son’s resentment grew, and the strain on their relationship became more apparent.
As time passed, the repercussions of OP’s decision became evident. The son started spending more time with his mom and her boyfriend, seeking solace and understanding in their company. The Alaska trip became a pivotal moment as a missed adventure and a symbolic turning point in the father-son relationship. OP struggled with the realization that their decision, though rooted in concerns for safety and commitment, had inadvertently strained the connection with their youngest child.
Now OP wants to know whether he’s an A-hole for not allowing his son to go on the trip with his mom’s boyfriend. So keep on scrolling down below to read the whole story narrated by OP and make sure to read it till the end.
1. OP’s son who is 13 years old asked if he could miss one of his weekends because his mother’s boyfriend had invited him to spend some time with them and his sons in Alaska for a week
2. OP is legally entitled to custody of him moreover, OP said he’s his only son who loves to spend the weekend with him other than his other children.
3. OP and his wife separated in 2016 and she started dating someone else who and OP’s son kinda admires him moreover, he also has four children from three different women. OP’s youngest son seems to enjoy spending time with him and OP is jealous of him bonding with another man.
4. OP’s son wanted to go to Alaska to spend the weekend with them but OP had denied it for several reasons
5. OP doesn’t know the boyfriend well and he doesn’t feel comfortable leaving his kid in his company, that’s one of the reasons he didn’t want him to go.
6. Here’s the second reason
7. OP hates to say it but he is entitled to this weekend according to him and he thinks his son needs to learn that he can’t bail on things he’s committed to because something better came up
8. OP’s son was upset for not letting him go to Alaska and OP’s ex-wife called him an A-hole moreover, OP’s mom also thinks that he’s going to regret his decision.
9. OP says he and his son are going to have a great time and there will be other trips where he can go with the boyfriend in future
10. YTA
11. This user said OP’s son is rarely going to see him like his other children
12. This user said that it’s one of the reasons why his other kids don’t prioritize him anymore
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13. Almost everyone said OP is an A-hole for not letting his son go
14. That’s kinda rude, what do you think about it?
15. This could be an option, maybe OP should consider doing this.
16. Yeah I agree, he kinda sounds jealous and he even admitted it.
17. OP should think about this because he won’t want his kid’s behavior to change like other children of his
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