“What’s Wrong With Your Dad?”: 23 Y.O. Woman Triggered By Dad’s 25 Y.O. Girlfriend Parenting Her


Stepfamilies come in a variety of forms, each bringing a unique set of challenges. However, when her dad told Reddit user ProofJacket4801 that he had gotten back together with his ex-girlfriend, she didn’t think the term applied to them—the woman was already in her twenties. The same couldn’t necessarily be said for her dad’s partner, though, as she started “momming” her during one of their trips—something that seems even more peculiar after you learn about their age difference.


This young woman was surprised to see that her dad had reconnected with his ex


Older man and young woman smiling outdoors, showcasing age-gap relationships.


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And even more so when she, who was virtually her peer, started acting like the mom


23-year-old woman triggered by dad's 25-year-old girlfriend's parenting role in family trip text post.


Text about generational differences between a 23-year-old woman and her dad's 25-year-old girlfriend.


Text recounting a 23-year-old woman’s conflict with dad’s 25-year-old girlfriend over a misunderstanding during a joke.


Text excerpt about a young woman upset by her dad's girlfriend parenting her sister.


Young woman on city street, looking concerned, crossing her arms, related to dad’s girlfriend parenting dynamic.


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Text discussing a woman's feelings about her dad's young girlfriend, highlighting entitlement and relationship dynamics.


Text about a 23-year-old woman uncomfortable with her dad’s 25-year-old girlfriend acting as a parent.


Text snippet discussing a young woman concerned about her dad's 25-year-old girlfriend trying to parent her.


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The woman asked people to help her come up with smart-aleck ways to reply to her dad’s girlfriend, and they delivered


Comments discussing a woman's humorous reaction to her dad's girlfriend, highlighting parenting dynamics.


Online discussion about young woman's feelings towards dad's girlfriend parenting her.


Reddit comments discussing a 23-year-old woman's feelings about her dad's 25-year-old girlfriend.


Reddit discussion on dad’s 25-year-old girlfriend parenting a 23-year-old, causing tension.


Reddit comments discussing a young woman’s reaction to her dad's girlfriend parenting her, featuring bold suggestions.


Comments discussing a dad's 25-year-old girlfriend and her relationship with his daughters.


Screenshot of comments discussing a 23-year-old woman's reaction to her dad's younger girlfriend parenting her.


Text exchange discussing a dad's young girlfriend and boundaries, from an online forum.


Reddit post listing sarcastic advice on handling dad's young girlfriend parenting a 23-year-old woman.


Text conversation about a dad's 25-year-old girlfriend trying to parent a 23-year-old woman.


Text exchange discussing generational differences and using humor to deal with a dad's younger girlfriend's behavior.


Comment questioning if someone has a dad, related to a 23-year-old woman's perspective on her dad's young girlfriend.


Comment discussing a dad's relationship with a younger girlfriend, suggesting future breakup for someone younger.


Comment discussing a dad's young girlfriend parenting issues.


Comment on Reddit about a dad's young girlfriend attempting to parent.


Text exchange discussing issues about a dad's young girlfriend, focused on insecurities and education.


Text exchange about parenting with 25-year-old girlfriend, discussing passive-aggressive internet teaching humor.


The story has received a lot of reactions


Reddit exchange discussing a woman's issues with her dad's young girlfriend and the emotional impact on family dynamics.


Reddit comments discussing feelings about dad's girlfriend parenting role.


Screenshot of a comment discussing a young woman triggered by her dad’s girlfriend playing "mommy" games.


Reddit comment criticizing a dad's behavior towards his daughter's feelings.


Eventually, the woman provided an update on the situation


Text describing a 23-year-old woman's feelings about her dad's 25-year-old girlfriend trying to parent her.


Reddit conversation about a woman's discomfort with her dad's young girlfriend.

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