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A dad recalls a fun day with his teenage son that led to unexpected tears
His wife says she feels left out of family memories
He delivers a blunt response that leaves their marriage on edge
A man seeks support from the Reddit community following a painful conflict with his wife about how he spends time with their teenage son. The father, 39, explains that he recently helped his 14-year-old son dye his hair purple, an experience that brought them both joy.
“Last weekend, I (39M) helped my son (14M) dye his hair purple,” he writes. “It was such a fun day, and I could tell how happy it made my boy.” For him, it was about far more than hair dye — it was about creating lasting memories together.
The father admits he didn’t tell his wife beforehand, which sparked the fight t