Dad Kicks Out Son Who Slept With His Other Son's Wife to House the Same Son Who Got Cheated On

Parents strive to treat their children equally, providing them with the same opportunities and privileges, yet often find themselves favoring one over the other. As noted by Dr. Helen Fisher, biological anthropologist, "Parental favoritism is a natural human tendency, but it can lead to significant emotional consequences for the family." Serious conflicts, especially those involving betrayal, can fracture familial bonds, as betrayal from a loved one is particularly painful. In a recent situation, a father faced a heart-wrenching decision when he had to choose between his two sons after one son betrayed the other. This father shared his dilemma on the r/AmItheA**hole subreddit, seeking guidance from the community. As Dr. Pepper Schwartz, sociologist, points out, "Navigating family dynamics during times of conflict requires careful consideration and empathy." The reactions he received from the Reddit community varied widely, highlighting the complexity of familial relationships.

Here's the original Reddit post by u/choseotherson:

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Jack couldn't afford to live at the motel anymore.

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With Andrew out, Jack was finally able to move in.

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Here's how Reddit users reacted to u/choseotherson's situation:

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He can go live with his brother's ex now.

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Seeing your child hurt like that is something no one wishes to go through.

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Thankfully, Jack has loyal friends who are helping him during these difficult moments.

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How could you do something like that to your own brother?

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These are just the consequences of his actions.

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He should have been looking for a job, not doing that.

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The cheater got the house in the end. Life is definitely unfair.

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Any sane parent should have a similar reaction.

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It is none of their business. OP doesn't have to explain himself to anyone.

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The relatives are unwilling to house him, yet they still complain.

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Andrew is responsible for looking after himself.

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Some people have no shame at all.

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Cheaters do not always make the best decisions.

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Andrew wishes he had a bed now.

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He took the risk and faced the consequences.

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He could have chosen not to ruin his brother's life.

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Only good people receive help when they are struggling, not a-holes.

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The only a-hole here is Andrew; he betrayed his brother and destroyed his marriage. OP did the right thing by housing Jack and kicking Andrew out.

Andrew doesn’t deserve temporary free housing after what he did, and Jack needs it now more than ever. He’s going through some tough times, and he needs all the help and support he can get.

OP is definitely not the a-hole; what he did was good parenting, and hopefully, Andrew will learn from his mistake and somehow earn his brother’s forgiveness. As for Jack’s ex, she should’ve been the one living in a motel, not him.