AITA for telling my daughter to cancel her marriage?

Marriage is supposed to be built on love, trust, and equality—but what happens when centuries-old traditions and s*xist mindsets threaten to destroy everything? My daughter thought she had found her perfect partner after seven years of dating, and I truly believed her fiancé was a good man. But when his family revealed their true colors, I had to step in as a father. Now, people are accusing me of ruining her marriage before it even began.

Love at First Sight – Or So We Thought

The Red Flags in the Family

The Shocking Dowry Demand

A Dream Shattered in Tears

A Father’s Hard Advice

The Backlash Begins

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My daughter chose herself over a toxic union, and I couldn’t be prouder of her strength. Yes, the backlash has been loud, and yes, people blame me for interfering—but I’d rather be called the “bad guy” than watch my daughter walk into a marriage built on lies, control, and dowry demands. A healthy marriage doesn’t start with ultimatums and s*xism—it starts with respect. And if protecting my daughter from that makes me the villain, then so be it.