A single mom received a call from her ex-husband's child's school asking her to pick up his daughter. She refused to help and was later berated by her ex-husband over the phone. The single mom's ex-husband cheated on her, got the other woman pregnant and caused their divorce. He wanted her help to take care of his wife and kids, but the single mom refused. The ex-husband told the school to call her when their daughter got sick, but she still refused to help. Though she feels bad for the child, she still thinks she made the right decision. Do you think she's the asshole? Read more to find out!
Single Mom Refuses To Pick Up Husband's Affair Child From School
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Single mom refuses to pick up husband's affair child
After a 13-year marriage and two children, this single mom discovered her husband's affair and they divorced. The ex-husband and his affair partner got married and had two more children, but when their youngest became sick at school, the ex-husband called the single mom to pick her up. Refusing to help, the single mom argued that the babysitter should have been called instead. Despite feeling bad for the sick child, the single mom stands her ground. But is she really the a**hole? Read on for comments and reactions.
Single mom stands her ground against cheating husband's request. #NTA 🙅♀️
wifeofamarriedman | wifeofamarriedman
NTA refuses to pick up affair child from school. Comments warn of husband's ulterior motives. 👀
Responsible-Event-93 | Responsible-Event-93
Single mom stands up for herself and refuses to be responsible for her husband's affair child's emergency contact. Commenters agree and suggest resources for the husband to handle his own problems. ✊
Liss78 | Liss78
NTA. Proactively inform school to remove your contact details from records.
JBB2002902 | JBB2002902
Setting boundaries with a selfish ex-husband. NTA 🙌
Abject-Technician558 | Abject-Technician558
No obligations to cheating ex's child. Friends can't help.
LittelFoxicorn | LittelFoxicorn
Commenter suspects husband using OP as backup for affair wife.
snarkbeastie | snarkbeastie
Standing up for yourself is never the wrong move. 🙌
zwergschnauzer | zwergschnauzer
Single mom refuses to pick up husband's affair child 👩👦👦
rk800s | rk800s
Ex-husband using kids as manipulation tool to reunite with OP.
wants_2_help | wants_2_help
Ex's affair child not her responsibility. Co-parenting app recommended 👍
Ducky818 | Ducky818
NTA: Cheated, had a kid, married affair, now wants family whole? 😂
swissmtndog398 | swissmtndog398
Single mom stands up for herself and her boys. 🙌
murphy2345678 | murphy2345678
Spouse cheated, now wants to integrate affair child. A**hole move.
SilverPlantains | SilverPlantains
Don't let him guilt you into taking responsibility for his child 👎
ColleenWoodhead | ColleenWoodhead
Ex-husband demands too much, but single mom says 'NTA'
Conscious_Air_2466 | Conscious_Air_2466
Husband's affair child: Does AP know he's pushing responsibility to you? 😳
hippie_go_lucky | hippie_go_lucky
Limit contact to discussing only your two kids; offer to take more custody of YOUR kids. NTA.
Dramatic_Squirrel_82 | Dramatic_Squirrel_82
Putting your ex's affair child first: noble or not?
JakeDulac | JakeDulac
Taking responsibility for your partner's affair child? NTA says no 🙅
iate40chickennuggies | iate40chickennuggies
Ex-husband's affair child, ex-wife not responsible. NTA 👏
Shy-Prey | Shy-Prey
Single mom stands up for herself and refuses to pick up husband's affair child from school.
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Single mom stands up for herself and her kids. 🙌
Responsible_Post_388 | Responsible_Post_388
"For the sake of the kids" only works when it's convenient 🤔
StarNightLynx | StarNightLynx
Don't be the third mom 🙅♀️ NTA, he made his bed 🛌
lotteoddities | lotteoddities
Single mom refuses to pick up ex-husband's affair child from school.
britt_gingee | britt_gingee
Compassionate response to husband's affair child pick-up request
toss_it_mites | toss_it_mites
Boundaries are important, even with emergency contacts. 🚫
SummitJunkie7 | SummitJunkie7
Divorced mom prioritizes mental health and co-parenting boundaries. 👏
bobofiddlesticks | bobofiddlesticks
Not her responsibility, but the situation is still heartbreaking 😔
Ze_Stips | Ze_Stips
Standing up for boundaries: Single mom won't enable husband's affair.
-Onion_Kid- | -Onion_Kid-
Mom stands firm on reasonable limits after ex's affair.
Parsimonycake | Parsimonycake
NTA. Husband's intentions unclear, hold the line. 🚫💍
SistertoDragons | SistertoDragons
No obligation for ex-husband's affair child. 🙅♀️
Melin_Lavendel_Rosa | Melin_Lavendel_Rosa
No obligation to care for husband's affair child. NTA 👍
summerdot123 | summerdot123
Setting clear boundaries with a cheating husband. NTA 👏
CissiE_33 | CissiE_33
Protect yourself and your kids. Document everything and talk to a lawyer 📝
Coco_Dirichlet | Coco_Dirichlet
Ex-husband's affair child, not my responsibility. NTA. 🙅♀️
TaiDollWave | TaiDollWave
Not your circus, not your monkeys. 🐒 NTA.
lestatisalive | lestatisalive
Setting boundaries and sticking to them 💪. Not responsible for affair child's emergencies.
ThruRoseColoredGlass | ThruRoseColoredGlass
Establish firm boundaries with narcissistic ex-husband to protect kids 💪
Greyeyedqueen7 | Greyeyedqueen7
Standing up for herself and her child. 👏
graeflamingo | graeflamingo
Ex-husband must take responsibility for affair child, not the ex-wife.
DammitJessie | DammitJessie
NTA for not wanting to pick up affair child 🚫👨👧
Massive_Pay7381 | Massive_Pay7381
Stand your ground, mom. 👏 You're not responsible for his mistake.
ServelanDarrow | ServelanDarrow
Single mom stands up to cheating ex's request to pick up his affair child from school. NTA.
Questionofloyalty | Questionofloyalty
No obligation to ex's affair child. Watch out for unpaid babysitting.
TemperanceB52 | TemperanceB52
Setting boundaries with an ex's affair child. NTA 👍
NickelPickle2018 | NickelPickle2018
Standing up for yourself with a 👏 NTA 👏
Quicksilver1964 | Quicksilver1964
Divorced mom receives support for refusing to pick up affair child.
rainbow_mak3r | rainbow_mak3r
Husband wants temporary wife to pick up affair child. NTA.
cruces555 | cruces555
Single mom stands up to cheating husband, not a doormat 👏
Hanubunz | Hanubunz
Setting boundaries with a cheating spouse's child 👩👧
Akaadi59 | Akaadi59
Single mom stands up to cheating husband's manipulation tactics 👊
LusciousMalfoy92 | LusciousMalfoy92
No obligation to help Ex and his affair child. NTA 👍
teresajs | teresajs
NTA. Refuse to be responsible for his affair child. 🙅♀️
WickedLilThing | WickedLilThing
Single mom takes a stand against husband's betrayal. 👏
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Boundaries matter. You're not responsible for his mistakes. 👍
Particular_Elk3022 | Particular_Elk3022
Ex-husband's unrealistic expectations cause unnecessary burden on single mother.
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Boundaries respected! Single mom refuses to pick up affair child 🙅♀️
Franchuta | Franchuta
Single mom shuts down husband's request for affair child pickup 💪
MayCyan425 | MayCyan425
Single mom stands up to cheating husband, commenters agree (NTA) 🙌
Neither-Copy785 | Neither-Copy785
Ex's affair child at school? NTA, you owe them nothing 🤷♀️
throaway_indecisive | throaway_indecisive
Spouse tries guilt trip, but commenter stands up for single mom. 👍
PureStorage582 | PureStorage582
Single mom takes no crap from cheating ex-husband 👊
karenswans | karenswans
👏🏼 No need to pick up someone else's child. #NTA
jamesish99 | jamesish99
Divorced single mom refuses to pick up husband's affair child.
Harriethair | Harriethair
Ex's affair kid? Not your problem. NTA 🙄
Historical-Composer2 | Historical-Composer2
Family first! 👨👩👧👦 Single mom stands up for herself
cyb3r1a77 | cyb3r1a77
No obligation to pick up affair child. NTA 👍
bubbynee | bubbynee
Ex wants cake and eat it too. Time for intermediary communication. #NTA 🍰
Anxious_Badger | Anxious_Badger
NTA, his child, his problem. Good for you for standing firm.
RosesRoom03 | RosesRoom03
Spouse's lack of accountability leaves commenter astounded 😮
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Ex's affair child causing drama. Remove contact & set boundaries 🚫
SmyleGuy | SmyleGuy
