Divorce is messy, upsetting, and messy again. Nobody wants to get divorced unless there’s a real reason for it… What that reason is, is up to those in the marriage. Typically, fundamental differences, infidelity, or more concerning issues are typically the root causes of a legal split. Amicable divorces are possible, but not always. This is true especially if the reason for the split threw fuel into an ever-growing fire of contempt, animosity, and distrust.

A child of divorce might begin to foster the same feelings of contempt and animosity if they’re being forced to choose sides in the divorce proceedings. A good parent wouldn’t make their child choose between them (unless the situation permits it) and if the parent does make them choose, they shouldn’t be surprised when their kid wants nothing to do with them.

The woman who posted the story you’re about to read has decided to stop abiding by her father’s demands. Her father insists that she will never meet or interact with any of his ex-wife’s potential partners, for the rest of her life. If she decides to welcome her mother’s new romantic partner, she will be disowned. Even still, this woman refuses to be told what to do and who to interact with. Scroll to see how the rest of the post unfolds, including some feedback from commenters.