A 17-year-old shared on Reddit how his father suddenly left their family to date a 21-year-old coworker but returned the next day, pleading for forgiveness.
The teen, who lives with his 13-year-old brother and 46-year-old mother, said their 50-year-old father had a history of “disappointment and selfishness.” He explained, “Completely out of the blue, he asked my mom for a divorce because he ‘wasn’t in love with her anymore’ and had feelings for his 21-year-old coworker, Rebecca.”
After leaving, the father spent the night in his car with just $18 in his bank account before coming back, admitting he “made a huge mistake.” Despite being allowed back home, the teen said, “I think he only came crawling back because the fantasy he built in his head wasn’t actually going to work.”
He added, “I honestly don’t think I can forgive him,” and commenters largely supported his decision to protect his peace.