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Husband’s Paternity Test Demand Shatters Wife After Years Of Sacrifice Go Unnoticed
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Husband’s Paternity Test Demand Shatters Wife After Years Of Sacrifice Go Unnoticed

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Every marriage needs trust if it is going to last even a few days, let alone for life. This becomes exponentially more true when the couple has kids, loans and a mortgage. So one parent suddenly having doubts if the kid is his is definitely something that might throw the entire relationship into question.

A woman shared her shock at her husband demanding a paternity test out of the blue and insisting that she “tricked” him with her birth certificate. We reached out to the wife via private message and will update the article when she gets back to us.

There are, unfortunately, times when a man might doubt a kid is his

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But one woman was surprised when her husband, without warning, requested a paternity test

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Paternity tests tend to cause some friction in the family

On the surface, a paternity test is not exactly hard to do and is incredibly accurate. Most modern tests can detect paternity with a probability of 99.99% and are cheap, quick and easy to do. The real crux of the issue is that if the alleged father is demanding one, then it’s pretty clear that there has been a breakdown of trust.

Often a paternity test is one bit of legally admissible evidence that people normally gather during divorce proceedings, generally if there are suspicions of cheating. This might help explain why just the idea of a paternity test has such a negative connotation even when it’s being requested for “peace of mind.”

This distrust and stress is enough of an issue that France famously banned private paternity testing. The only way to get one done is on the order of a judge. French lawmakers believe that forcing families to just live and let live helps preserve the “French regime of filiation,” which seems like a fancy way of saying “we want to limit the fallout of infidelity.”

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Making accusations without evidence is not a great move

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Overall, the cases of a man being misattributed as the father are between 0.4% to 5.9%, so the vast majority of the time, the father is actually the father. However, here the issue is the mother’s hesitance to do the test and, more importantly, her anger that he is demanding one in the first place.

In her own words, she has done a lot for him, which appears to be true. This is perhaps why this demand for “proof” of loyalty feels so painful, when she has literally taken on his debt. While we don’t know enough to say definitively, it also seems like a self-tell, that the man would even consider that a person with a traveling job would immediately cheat at the first opportunity.

Perhaps, due to her financial success and him lagging behind, he feels a degree of insecurity. Self-esteem issues can, unfortunately, cause people to act in very unpredictable and often self-destructive ways. By assuming that his wife might be cheating, this man has created a situation where she is actually unhappy with him. These sorts of things should be resolved earlier in the relationship, not when you are already married and parenting together.

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Sometimes, your partner’s insecurities might end up being too much

One reason many commenters were divided on this story is that the paternity test is secondary. Yes, it is easy to do, but the demand itself, coupled with the instance of being “tricked” with the birth certificate would show that something is off in this relationship. You don’t accuse your spouse of deceit lightly and without evidence, unless you are ok with straining the relationship forever.

Yes, she could just do it to give him peace of mind, but at the same time, she has gone through a lot. Childbirth is by no means easy, neither is looking after a newborn. Instead of helping, he seems to be insistent on checking if it’s his first. It’s not surprising that after all they have gone through together, she would be unhappy he can’t get over some sort of insecurities.

The wife shared some more in the comments section

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Other netizens shared similar stories and gave some advice

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A few readers thought she was blowing it out of proportion

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tmarofvulcan avatar
T'Mar of Vulcan
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why wasn't there a 'no' option on the poll. Because hell no he isn't justified; he's an arsehole!

emilystevens_2 avatar
𝐆𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐦-𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dear Insecure Men: if you are so paranoid by the idea that you can "never know for sure" that your partner's child is yours -- never procreate. And don't partner with anyone, either. Relationships are built on trust, and fail without it. Is there a chance you might be betrayed? Yes. But your partner takes the same risk choosing to trust you, too. If you can't give trust, don't bother with relationships.

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Debby Ryan
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YTA comment's are freaking insane they all sound like Dad's wanting a out freaking losers I mean seriously

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Binky Melnik
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1 month ago

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Given that the “YTA” comments get largely downvotes if they get ANY votes at all, why do some of you concentrate on them? Why no concentrate stead on the comments that have tens of thousands of UPvotes? I don’t get the weird little handful who worries about one or two brainless people.

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Melissa anderson
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Her husband and his family are c**p.best to rid them out of her life. I’ll bet the accusations are because he cheated on her when she was gone working.

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FreeTheUnicorn
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Split now. The kid is young enough to adapt and you can afford a good lawyer.

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kissmychakram
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Excuse me, poll setter - where is the "NO, the husband is *not* justified!!!" option?

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Deborah B
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How about a "No" option on that poll? The whole "For my peace of mind" thing is basicly saying "I suspect you cheated". If he doesn't suspect her of cheating, he doesn't need the test. Either he trusts her, or he doesn't. I'd be wondering what he was doing all those nights she was travelling, that he's so obsessed with the possiblity.

orysha_dracarya avatar
Orysha
Community Member
1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is there no choice in the poll like the guy is an abusive leech and she should divorce yesterday?

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Manny
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She needs to tell him they'll take the test and when the results come back she can hand him the paperwork and divorce papers at the same time.

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Tabitha
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Then he can move back in with his manipulating moocher deadbeat family and support the whole bunch of freeloaders 100%---in house, so they can rifle through his wallet and steal from him 24/7/365. Couple months of that c**p, and he'll be breaking down in tears every day, kicking himself for being stupid enough to listen to them. Well buddy-ro, it's a clear-cut case of FAFO, and you will FA.

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Caryn C Crespo
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, hi. I would like to answer the poll but I cannot. My answer is NO and I am sure

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JayWantsACat
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A paternity test isn't a big deal. The reason for the paternity test in this case IS a big deal. If I were OP I'd get it done but only if the husband agreed (with a contract) to sign divorce papers that were favorable to OP when the test showed that he was the father. Screw that guy and his s****y family.

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The Starsong Princess
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These guys are so dumb. If you have doubts, get the test done after the baby is born without your wife knowing. Swab the baby’s mouth and mail it off, easy-peasy. But guys like this one can’t figure it out because they are used to their wives organizing everything.

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Megan Contreras
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NTA at all and don't let people gaslight you into thinking you are. This isn't your friends or family in this relationship. It's not them questioning the relationship in general now. It's YOU. I love my husband but if he ever pulled some stunt like this I would tell him I would gladly do the test as he signs the divorce papers. I won't live in a marriage where my spouse listens to some YouTuber and let them dictate my life. If he had full faith and confidence in you and the relationship it wouldn't even be a question.

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Ash
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hand him the divorce papers with the results from the paternity test and kick him out of the house that YOU own. (the post-nup is also a good idea.) You do not need this worm in your life; all he's doing is costing you money and distress.

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Better just to divorce so he doesn't have any custody rights since he doubts he's the father.

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clairebauling avatar
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is the post author a man? The only options for the poll are all pointing towards her being in the wrong. Why isn’t there a “no, it’s unnecessarily hurtful to accuse an other wise loving spouse of something so egregious without any shred of proof or suspicion”

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Broadredpanda
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Again YTA's are out again!!!! Get a life! He's a mooch and he's probably insecure because he did the dirty. Why are YTA's just out trolling? Because you've nothing better to do, and you're the same people that would demand the same for your brothers if you knew his wife "who saved his a**e and is leeching off her" worked away.. sad MF's she's literally carried this bloke and he has been done over by members of his family, and this is what she HAS to put up with? FT his leeching family are/have/will screw others over and highly likely to cheat! So everyone is just like them! They'll regret this massively, especially if she leaves and he will have to pay child support (he doesn't pay much else) he won't have a dime for them to mooch off. Big mistake "huge"

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I'mNotARoboat
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1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why are the options in the poll so limited? There's no option for "no, he's overreacting. "

zselyke_szekely avatar
UpupaEpops
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is this whole "freaking out about the paternity" a new thing? I feel like I haven't seen this a couple years ago. I get why people would be mad at learning that the child that they thought of as biologically theirs isn't. That's a massive betray. But at least in my eyes, a child's parent is the one who raised them. Biologically related or not.

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Zena
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1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dear Bored Panda: Why is there no option in your poll to vote that the husband's demand is in no way justified? Only options of "Yes", "Yes", "Maybe" and "Maybe." He's a complete tool, and so is whichever man put together the poll.

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Nina
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This woman is such an idiot for getting involved with this twat and paying his way for almost everything. Hope she gets the prenup, the pat test, then divorces him and takes what she's owed. Chances are she's too daft to do that too though.

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Justme1112
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Leave him and in the meantime stop paying for him. He is using you just focus on you and you new beautiful baby and consult an attorney. Like everyone says this isn't the end of this. He doesn't trust you anymore and that won't go away DNA test or not. I'm sorry you are going through this so soon after birth. Try to be strong but don't be stupid doll.

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Julia French
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A marriage without trust or respect is neither a good one nor a lasting one. Take the p-test & hand him your divorce papers along with the result

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Ephemera Image
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wouldn't bother with the test. I would serve him divorce papers, and take his name off the birth certificate so he doesn't have any custody rights, or any right to sneak a paternity test. She knows it's his child, and she can do exactly as he wishes, which is disavow his paternity in every way. Then he can stew in his own juices wondering if that child really is his, and he has no rights to it.

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Chris Wieder
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah - paternity test results served with divorce papers on the side. A negative paternity test isn't going to change his thoughts, or your feelings of being broken hearted. Hope the doubts his loved ones managed to sow were worth the weekend visits he'll have with his child for the next 17 years or so...

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Nass J
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NTA. I would suggest (as many have done) get in contact with a good lawyer to make sure all of your assets and money are protected. Then do the test and hand the test results and divorce papers in the same moment . Also let him know that he had your complete trust all those times you had to travel, but with all of what he put you through there is not a test in the world that will give you peace of mind that he didn’t cheat on you while you were away. And wish him good luck with his family that only sees him as their financial supporter

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millac
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree that this is from his family butting in. They dislike the OP's financial 'control' and influence on their son/relative, which is manifesting as their belief that she needs to be more traditional and in them trying to put their son in a position of power via doubting her loyalty. Hubby likely started out thinking they would just shut up if he got 'proof' via getting the test done, rather than telling them to shut up and defending his wife, and then it spiraled out of control. It's likely that the husband's personal issues with feeling inadequate since he relies on his wife so much have come to the surface and caused him to double down.

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Ginger Winters
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Update for those asking- https://www.reddit.com/r/AITAH/comments/1ejhv32/update_aitah_for_being_mad_that_my_husband_thinks/

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Jus
Community Member
3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor woman. And you, bored panda, are you stupid with your poll??

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Donna Grainger
Community Member
4 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am guessing the yta commenters have at least thought about cheating, otherwise they would see it for the insult it is. The only way the op is TA is if she stays with a jerk and exposes her child, and any possible future child, to his jerk mindframe. Seriously, if he can't wait for the child to be born and see some evidence of his wife cheating, it shows that he has zero trust in her.

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María Hermida
Community Member
4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would give him the paternity test... together with the divorce papers and his luggage.

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jennifer brinkman
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only people that thought yta are obviously men who don't respect women! This is extremely disrespectful and the guy deserves divorced!!!!!

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Binky Melnik
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is there no “No” poll option? While I’d have preferred a “No; he’s an idiot, and Keely a cheating idiot” option, “No” is the only reasonable response I am see, and yet it’s it there!

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Yvonne Jocks
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm annoyed that the "Poll Question" doesn't offer "HELL NO" as an option.

yupan avatar
Yu Pan
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The post-nup is a good idea. She makes more than him and had more assets, so in the event of a divorce she might have more to lose (and he may not want a divorce). He may also decide he doesn't want the post-nup but continues to harbor doubts and decides he doesn't want to have anything to do with them, leaving her as a single parent in her own marriage. Moral of the story: women with assets and high pay: don't get blinded by love and promises (more like illusions/delusions), be the smart women that got you where you are now and protect yourself before getting married.

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Eden Alenr
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so sad to hear that there are still many people like him.

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Key Lime
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Paternity Test just to make sure child support is provided after the divorce.

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Alexis Rousseau
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1 month ago

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Magenta Blu
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1 month ago

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Get the test done already... It's is not the end of the world

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T'Mar of Vulcan
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why wasn't there a 'no' option on the poll. Because hell no he isn't justified; he's an arsehole!

emilystevens_2 avatar
𝐆𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐦-𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dear Insecure Men: if you are so paranoid by the idea that you can "never know for sure" that your partner's child is yours -- never procreate. And don't partner with anyone, either. Relationships are built on trust, and fail without it. Is there a chance you might be betrayed? Yes. But your partner takes the same risk choosing to trust you, too. If you can't give trust, don't bother with relationships.

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Debby Ryan
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YTA comment's are freaking insane they all sound like Dad's wanting a out freaking losers I mean seriously

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Binky Melnik
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1 month ago

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Given that the “YTA” comments get largely downvotes if they get ANY votes at all, why do some of you concentrate on them? Why no concentrate stead on the comments that have tens of thousands of UPvotes? I don’t get the weird little handful who worries about one or two brainless people.

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Melissa anderson
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Her husband and his family are c**p.best to rid them out of her life. I’ll bet the accusations are because he cheated on her when she was gone working.

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FreeTheUnicorn
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Split now. The kid is young enough to adapt and you can afford a good lawyer.

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kissmychakram
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Excuse me, poll setter - where is the "NO, the husband is *not* justified!!!" option?

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Deborah B
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How about a "No" option on that poll? The whole "For my peace of mind" thing is basicly saying "I suspect you cheated". If he doesn't suspect her of cheating, he doesn't need the test. Either he trusts her, or he doesn't. I'd be wondering what he was doing all those nights she was travelling, that he's so obsessed with the possiblity.

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Orysha
Community Member
1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is there no choice in the poll like the guy is an abusive leech and she should divorce yesterday?

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Manny
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She needs to tell him they'll take the test and when the results come back she can hand him the paperwork and divorce papers at the same time.

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Tabitha
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Then he can move back in with his manipulating moocher deadbeat family and support the whole bunch of freeloaders 100%---in house, so they can rifle through his wallet and steal from him 24/7/365. Couple months of that c**p, and he'll be breaking down in tears every day, kicking himself for being stupid enough to listen to them. Well buddy-ro, it's a clear-cut case of FAFO, and you will FA.

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Caryn C Crespo
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, hi. I would like to answer the poll but I cannot. My answer is NO and I am sure

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JayWantsACat
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A paternity test isn't a big deal. The reason for the paternity test in this case IS a big deal. If I were OP I'd get it done but only if the husband agreed (with a contract) to sign divorce papers that were favorable to OP when the test showed that he was the father. Screw that guy and his s****y family.

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The Starsong Princess
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These guys are so dumb. If you have doubts, get the test done after the baby is born without your wife knowing. Swab the baby’s mouth and mail it off, easy-peasy. But guys like this one can’t figure it out because they are used to their wives organizing everything.

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Megan Contreras
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NTA at all and don't let people gaslight you into thinking you are. This isn't your friends or family in this relationship. It's not them questioning the relationship in general now. It's YOU. I love my husband but if he ever pulled some stunt like this I would tell him I would gladly do the test as he signs the divorce papers. I won't live in a marriage where my spouse listens to some YouTuber and let them dictate my life. If he had full faith and confidence in you and the relationship it wouldn't even be a question.

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Ash
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hand him the divorce papers with the results from the paternity test and kick him out of the house that YOU own. (the post-nup is also a good idea.) You do not need this worm in your life; all he's doing is costing you money and distress.

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Better just to divorce so he doesn't have any custody rights since he doubts he's the father.

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Crouching hippo hidden panda
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is the post author a man? The only options for the poll are all pointing towards her being in the wrong. Why isn’t there a “no, it’s unnecessarily hurtful to accuse an other wise loving spouse of something so egregious without any shred of proof or suspicion”

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Broadredpanda
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Again YTA's are out again!!!! Get a life! He's a mooch and he's probably insecure because he did the dirty. Why are YTA's just out trolling? Because you've nothing better to do, and you're the same people that would demand the same for your brothers if you knew his wife "who saved his a**e and is leeching off her" worked away.. sad MF's she's literally carried this bloke and he has been done over by members of his family, and this is what she HAS to put up with? FT his leeching family are/have/will screw others over and highly likely to cheat! So everyone is just like them! They'll regret this massively, especially if she leaves and he will have to pay child support (he doesn't pay much else) he won't have a dime for them to mooch off. Big mistake "huge"

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I'mNotARoboat
Community Member
1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why are the options in the poll so limited? There's no option for "no, he's overreacting. "

zselyke_szekely avatar
UpupaEpops
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is this whole "freaking out about the paternity" a new thing? I feel like I haven't seen this a couple years ago. I get why people would be mad at learning that the child that they thought of as biologically theirs isn't. That's a massive betray. But at least in my eyes, a child's parent is the one who raised them. Biologically related or not.

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Zena
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1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dear Bored Panda: Why is there no option in your poll to vote that the husband's demand is in no way justified? Only options of "Yes", "Yes", "Maybe" and "Maybe." He's a complete tool, and so is whichever man put together the poll.

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Nina
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This woman is such an idiot for getting involved with this twat and paying his way for almost everything. Hope she gets the prenup, the pat test, then divorces him and takes what she's owed. Chances are she's too daft to do that too though.

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Justme1112
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Leave him and in the meantime stop paying for him. He is using you just focus on you and you new beautiful baby and consult an attorney. Like everyone says this isn't the end of this. He doesn't trust you anymore and that won't go away DNA test or not. I'm sorry you are going through this so soon after birth. Try to be strong but don't be stupid doll.

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Julia French
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A marriage without trust or respect is neither a good one nor a lasting one. Take the p-test & hand him your divorce papers along with the result

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wouldn't bother with the test. I would serve him divorce papers, and take his name off the birth certificate so he doesn't have any custody rights, or any right to sneak a paternity test. She knows it's his child, and she can do exactly as he wishes, which is disavow his paternity in every way. Then he can stew in his own juices wondering if that child really is his, and he has no rights to it.

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Chris Wieder
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah - paternity test results served with divorce papers on the side. A negative paternity test isn't going to change his thoughts, or your feelings of being broken hearted. Hope the doubts his loved ones managed to sow were worth the weekend visits he'll have with his child for the next 17 years or so...

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Nass J
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NTA. I would suggest (as many have done) get in contact with a good lawyer to make sure all of your assets and money are protected. Then do the test and hand the test results and divorce papers in the same moment . Also let him know that he had your complete trust all those times you had to travel, but with all of what he put you through there is not a test in the world that will give you peace of mind that he didn’t cheat on you while you were away. And wish him good luck with his family that only sees him as their financial supporter

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millac
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree that this is from his family butting in. They dislike the OP's financial 'control' and influence on their son/relative, which is manifesting as their belief that she needs to be more traditional and in them trying to put their son in a position of power via doubting her loyalty. Hubby likely started out thinking they would just shut up if he got 'proof' via getting the test done, rather than telling them to shut up and defending his wife, and then it spiraled out of control. It's likely that the husband's personal issues with feeling inadequate since he relies on his wife so much have come to the surface and caused him to double down.

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Ginger Winters
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Update for those asking- https://www.reddit.com/r/AITAH/comments/1ejhv32/update_aitah_for_being_mad_that_my_husband_thinks/

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Jus
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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor woman. And you, bored panda, are you stupid with your poll??

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Donna Grainger
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4 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am guessing the yta commenters have at least thought about cheating, otherwise they would see it for the insult it is. The only way the op is TA is if she stays with a jerk and exposes her child, and any possible future child, to his jerk mindframe. Seriously, if he can't wait for the child to be born and see some evidence of his wife cheating, it shows that he has zero trust in her.

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María Hermida
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4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would give him the paternity test... together with the divorce papers and his luggage.

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jennifer brinkman
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only people that thought yta are obviously men who don't respect women! This is extremely disrespectful and the guy deserves divorced!!!!!

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Binky Melnik
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is there no “No” poll option? While I’d have preferred a “No; he’s an idiot, and Keely a cheating idiot” option, “No” is the only reasonable response I am see, and yet it’s it there!

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Yvonne Jocks
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm annoyed that the "Poll Question" doesn't offer "HELL NO" as an option.

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Yu Pan
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The post-nup is a good idea. She makes more than him and had more assets, so in the event of a divorce she might have more to lose (and he may not want a divorce). He may also decide he doesn't want the post-nup but continues to harbor doubts and decides he doesn't want to have anything to do with them, leaving her as a single parent in her own marriage. Moral of the story: women with assets and high pay: don't get blinded by love and promises (more like illusions/delusions), be the smart women that got you where you are now and protect yourself before getting married.

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Eden Alenr
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so sad to hear that there are still many people like him.

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Key Lime
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Paternity Test just to make sure child support is provided after the divorce.

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Get the test done already... It's is not the end of the world

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