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  1. The OP asks:
  2. OP's daughter asked her to never get married and have kids, and she agreed
  3. When OP got married with her new husband, her daughter got upset she accused her of breaking promise
  4. Her ex-husband wanted to change custody
  5. Now, the OP is regretting her promise to not remarry
  6. OP is in the wrong for breaking a promise to her child
  7. OP should have discussed the decision with her daughter before getting engaged
  8. The core problem is the OP's lack of effort in trying to communicate with her daughter before making decisions
  9. People really need to have their children as priorities
  10. The move may damage their relationship irreparably
  11. Therapy here is the best solution
  12. OP was wrong for disregarding the daughter's need for stability
  13. Show respect and compassion by talking to her and delaying the new living arrangements
  14. Understanding the child's perspective is very important
  15. Commenter criticizes the OP for invalidating her daughter's feelings
  16. Introducing a new partner without her consent is disruptive

Mother Breaks Promise To Daughter About Not Remarrying After Divorce, Chaos Ensues

Things get complicated for this family when the Redditor breaks her promise to her daughter about not remarrying and having kids after the divorce. In the post, the OP detailed how her daughter was initially okay with her split but suddenly didn't want things to change. So the OP promised her daughter that she would not remarry. However, about a year and a half ago, she got engaged, which caused trouble.
Now, with the daughter and her dad against the OP, potential legal action is looming. The OP is caught in a tough spot, trying to balance what her child wants with what's best for her. Scroll down to read the entire story!
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The OP asks:

The OP asks: Source: Popdragonwbbqsauce
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OP's daughter asked her to never get married and have kids, and she agreed

OP's daughter asked her to never get married and have kids Source: Popdragonwbbqsauce
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When OP got married with her new husband, her daughter got upset she accused her of breaking promise

When OP got married with her new husband, her daughter got upset she accused her of breaking promise Source: Popdragonwbbqsauce
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Her ex-husband wanted to change custody

Her ex-husband wanted to change custody Source: Popdragonwbbqsauce
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Now, the OP is regretting her promise to not remarry

Now, the OP is regretting her promise to not remarry Source: Popdragonwbbqsauce
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OP is in the wrong for breaking a promise to her child

OP is in the wrong for breaking a promise to her child Source: lamadelyn
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OP should have discussed the decision with her daughter before getting engaged

OP should have discussed the decision with her daughter before getting engaged Source: Material-Paint6281
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The core problem is the OP's lack of effort in trying to communicate with her daughter before making decisions

The core problem is the OP's lack of effort in trying to communicate with her daughter before making decisions Source: Vanriel
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People really need to have their children as priorities

People really need to have their children as priorities Source: SuperWomanUSA
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The move may damage their relationship irreparably

The move may damage their relationship irreparably Source: Present_Web7683
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Therapy here is the best solution

Therapy here is the best solution Source: NeeliSilverleaf
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OP was wrong for disregarding the daughter's need for stability

OP was wrong for disregarding the daughter's need for stability Source: artichokesue789
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Show respect and compassion by talking to her and delaying the new living arrangements

Show respect and compassion by talking to her and delaying the new living arrangements Source: YMMV-But
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Understanding the child's perspective is very important

Understanding the child's perspective is very important Source: DesertSong-LaLa
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Commenter criticizes the OP for invalidating her daughter's feelings

Commenter criticizes the OP for invalidating her daughter's feelings Source: Sinsemilla_Street
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Introducing a new partner without her consent is disruptive Source: Strange_Salamander33
What are your thoughts on this situation? Do you believe the OP is justified in moving forward with her engagement, or should she prioritize her daughter's concerns? Have you faced similar challenges or know someone who has? Share your insights and experiences in the comments!

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