AITAH for rejecting a single mom based on her life style and friends ?
After the shattering collapse of his marriage, a 43-year-old Canadian father found himself navigating the daunting waters of single parenthood alone, raising his two young children with unwavering strength.
Despite the heartbreak and abandonment, he forged a new path for himself and his kids, finding solace in routine, therapy, and the simple therapy of running.
Now, years later, a spark of hope flickers in his life when his best friend’s wife offers him a chance at love again—a chance to step out of the shadows of the past and embrace the possibility of happiness.
With his children’s support and a cautious heart, he prepares to take a tentative step toward a new beginning.
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The original poster (OP) faced a difficult situation where a well-intentioned setup by his best friend's wife resulted in a significant mismatch in lifestyle and values with the date.
The OP acted to protect his boundaries and comfort level by ending the date early and subsequently declining further contact, leading to conflict with the matchmaker and his friend.
Was the OP justified in immediately rejecting the date based on her revealed lifestyle and values, or should he have honored the setup by giving her a second chance as his friend's wife suggested, even if he felt uncomfortable?
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