On the r/AmItheA**hole subreddit, Redditor u/Simple-Part-187 shared that her daughter recently divorced her husband. What seemed like a regular divorce story took a surprising turn when secrets about the daughter's new relationship came to light.
After a divorce, the daughter introduced her parents to her new boyfriend, but a chat with a friend spilled the beans on a hidden part of their love story, leaving the OP with a new reality.
The daughter admitted that she met her boyfriend during a tough time in her previous marriage, not after the divorce with her ex-husband, as she said before. After that, the OP had a conversation with her daughter and told her that she was disappointed in her. Scroll down to read the entire story!
So now the OP is asking...
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OP's daughter unexpectedly divorced her husband and sought OP's help
![OP's daughter unexpectedly divorced her husband and sought OP's help](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-disappointed-mom-divorced-daughter-2.webp)
OP's daughter introduced her parents to her charming and caring boyfriend
![OP's daughter introduced her parents to her charming and caring boyfriend](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-disappointed-mom-divorced-daughter-3.webp)
OP found that the cause of her daughter's divorce might be from the close relationship with her boyfriend
![OP found that the cause of her daughter's divorce might be from the close relationship with her boyfriend](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-disappointed-mom-divorced-daughter-4.webp)
OP expressed her disappointment
![OP expressed her disappointment](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-disappointed-mom-divorced-daughter-5.webp)
The daughter has the right to make choices for her own happiness
![The daughter has the right to make choices for her own happiness](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-disappointed-mom-divorced-daughter-6.webp)
The daughter's personal life, including dating decisions, is not the parents' business
![The daughter's personal life, including dating decisions, is not the parents' business](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-disappointed-mom-divorced-daughter-7.webp)
The daughter's decision to divorce her ex-husband and subsequently be with her current boyfriend is justified
![The daughter's decision to divorce her ex-husband and subsequently be with her current boyfriend is justified](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-disappointed-mom-divorced-daughter-8.webp)
Commenter expresses disapproval for the perceived intrusion into the daughter's personal life
![Commenter expressed disapproval for the perceived intrusion into the daughter's personal life](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-disappointed-mom-divorced-daughter-9.webp)
The daughter sought happiness with someone who treated her better
![The daughter sought happiness with someone who treated her better](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-disappointed-mom-divorced-daughter-10.webp)
Commenter criticizes OP for passing judgment on others' lives without any personal impact
![Commenter criticizes OP for passing judgment on others' lives without any personal impact](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-disappointed-mom-divorced-daughter-11.webp)
The daughter made the right choice by ending her unhappy marriage before getting involved with someone else
![The daughter made the right choice by ending her unhappy marriage before getting involved with someone else](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-disappointed-mom-divorced-daughter-12.webp)
There's likely a reason the daughter didn't share it
![There's likely a reason the daughter didn't share it](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-disappointed-mom-divorced-daughter-13.webp)
What are your thoughts on the situation? Do you believe the OP is justified in feeling disappointed or is the criticism valid? Have you ever faced a similar family dynamic or experienced challenges in understanding a loved one's decisions? Share your insights and experiences below – let's open up a conversation!