A dad finds himself in a tough spot after his partner of five years revealed she did not want his 11-year-old daughter, from a previous marriage, at their wedding. He took his story online, seeking advice on how to navigate this emotionally challenging situation.

Sharing his feelings on Reddit, the father explained that he shares equal custody of his daughter, named P, with his ex-wife, with whom he remains on good terms. After that chapter of his life, he met his current fiancée, S.

Over the five years they dated, he was pleased that S appeared to get along well with his daughter P. This made him confident in taking the next big step in their relationship.

When he proposed to S, she accepted, and they immediately dove into planning their special day. Everything seemed to be going well until the father mentioned that he wished for his daughter to have a role in the ceremony.

S had no issue with her niece being the flower girl, but became hesitant when it came to including P, saying she didn’t feel P would ‘fit the part.’

This struck a chord with the father. His emotions got the better of him and a tense discussion ensued with his fiancée. He stressed how essential it was for him to have P present, and even considered canceling the wedding if she continued to oppose this.

Public reactions to his post were strong, with many deeming S’s stance as a glaring ‘red flag.’

One online commenter mentioned, “This is a big red flag. If she can’t find a place for her stepdaughter at her wedding, it’s unlikely she’ll want her in her life in the long run.”

Another added, “S just revealed how she truly feels about P. It’s important for a wedding to include those you cherish most. Her unwillingness to accommodate your daughter speaks volumes.”

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