A Reddit user shared a challenging situation where, seven years after divorcing, they co-parent their 13-year-old daughter with their ex-husband, who remarried and has a 5-year-old daughter. The two girls get along but rarely see each other.
Recently, the ex-husband’s wife was diagnosed with cancer, and he asked if his daughter could join their family’s Christmas celebration since his own family wouldn’t be able to. The Reddit user declined, explaining that their family’s tradition was important to them, and suggested the daughter spend Christmas with her grandparents instead.
The ex-husband became emotional and accused them of being cruel, even offering to stay away himself. Despite his persistence and pressure, the Reddit user stuck to their decision, leading to accusations of selfishness. Even their own family felt uncomfortable with the situation.
