My ex wife is freaking out about my gf calling me daddy as a joke?’

A man (34m) shares that his ex-wife (33f) has been freaking out after overhearing his girlfriend (30f) call him “daddy” as a joke while they were on the phone. The man and his ex went through a contentious divorce three years ago, with trust issues stemming from his ex’s texts with a colleague.

Despite his ex’s disapproval of his current relationship, he has been happy with his childfree girlfriend. The ex-wife, hearing the joke, overreacted, claiming it was perverse and unsafe for the children. The man is now questioning whether he is in the wrong for allowing this. read the original story below…

‘ My ex wife is freaking out about my gf calling me daddy as a joke?’

So, my ex wife and I got divorced 3 years ago and it was a very contentious divorce. She wanted to work on the marriage but I didn’t even if I promised to work on it at first. She took it as me not trying and lying to her. The reason was because I found some questionable texts between her and a colleague.

It turned out to be just texts but I couldn’t get over it. I met my gf 3 year ago and I have never been happier. She is great. Funny, kind and very warm. My ex hated her immediately and tried her best to ruin things by using the children to a degree that she almost got her wishes because I chose my children just to stop the mistreatment.

She is childfree which is great because I have no interest in having more children. I have three. I was talking to my ex on the phone and my gf didn’t know and she just yelled how do you like it daddy, she was painting our living room.

My ex heard her and she said that it was perverse and that the children aren’t safe with her. The thing is, it was a joke. She knows I find it hot and she thinks it is silly so she was joking. Now ex called me an ah for letting a woman call me daddy

Check out how the community responded:

Realistic_Head4279 −  NTA because it doesn’t matter at all what your ex thinks of your GF so long as she is good to your mutual children. Ex does not get to weigh in with a vote on your current relationship. Your only business now with ex is raising your children.

parodytx −  A nickname is just that. GF prefers daddy. If she called you baby, would ex think that’s creepy because you’re not a baby?. Ex needs to STFU.
Document anything she tries with the kids – if she even dreams to interfere with custodial rights take her ass back to court – HARD

Demonslugg −  Stop talking to your ex through phone. Text and email for everything

WinterFront1431 −  Tell your ex what your gf calls you is none of her business. You need to stop allowing your ex so much access into your life. Yes, you have children, so what. Message about it.

No-Animal4921 −  the ex needs someone else in her life. How damn annoying I’m sorry OP

Agitated_Law3045 −  You’ve been divorce for 3 years and you met your gf 3 years ago. Who else is thinking gf is the affair partner?

Looney_Swoons −  Damn there’s more arguing about the use of daddy than there are about whether the OP is an AH or not lmao

celery-mouse −  I mean, you seem like an a**hole in general for the way you broke up your marriage, but NTA on this particular thing.

Dear_Parsnip_6802 −  Your ex is resentful of the way you ended your marriage and moved on immediately. I wonder if there was overlap or if your gf is the reason why you changed your mind about working on your marriage. Regardless of the resentment your gf calling you a cringy nickname is none of your exs business.

Outside_Buy_7007 −  NTA it’s just a joke between you and your gf, ex needs to chill and mind her business

While it’s understandable that your ex-wife might react strongly given the history, it seems like a harmless joke between you and your girlfriend. However, it’s important to consider how these situations might affect the children or escalate tensions. The focus should be on healthy co-parenting and keeping things respectful. What do you think? share your thoughts below!