Imagine being in a relationship for 9 years, patiently waiting for your partner's kids to accept you, only to realize they never will. That's the story of a 38-year-old woman who was dating Mark, a 42-year-old widower with two kids. The couple agreed to take things slow, but after nearly a decade, the kids still treated her with coldness and distance. When Mark's parents tried to get them back together, she finally snapped. Was she too harsh, or did she make the right call? Let's dive into this emotional rollercoaster. 😥
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The Painful Realization 😞
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A Heartbreaking Decision 💔
After 9 years of patiently waiting, this woman couldn't take it anymore. She realized that her ex's kids would never accept her, and she couldn't tie herself to a man whose family would always treat her as an outsider. When her ex's parents tried to get them back together, she had to put her foot down and stand up for herself. But was she too harsh? Or did she make the right call? Let's see what the internet thinks of this heart-wrenching situation... 😢
NTA. OP shows exceptional compassion and strength, time to move on. 👏
jammy913 | jammy913
Leaving after 9 years was brave. NTA. 👍
residentcaprice | residentcaprice
Breaking up with someone toxic is healthy. Kids need to understand.
xiena13 | xiena13
Stepchildren exclude and dismiss woman, deserve blame. NTA.
MundanePlanet | MundanePlanet
Self-care is important. You tried for years. NTA 👍
DogsReadingBooks | DogsReadingBooks
Breaking up with someone with kids can be tough 💔
Evil_Mel | Evil_Mel
NTA for standing up to toxic ex's family 👏
BeyondDangerous7324 | BeyondDangerous7324
Standing up to toxic people is important. NTA for leaving.
Ok_Gazelle_1283 | Ok_Gazelle_1283
Girl power! Commenter supports woman standing up for herself 💪
ThroatZestyclose8456 | ThroatZestyclose8456
NTA for leaving a man who let his kids control his life 👍
murphy2345678 | murphy2345678
Putting your own happiness first is never a**hole move 👍
SuzieQbert | SuzieQbert
Empowering response to infertility struggle 💪🏻👏
2dogslife | 2dogslife
NTA. The kids' sense of entitlement is inherited. You deserve better 👏
mm172 | mm172
Don't let anyone hold you back from your dreams 💪🏼
EVegan | EVegan
Support for a woman who is being judged for moving on.
Responsible_Finding8 | Responsible_Finding8
Cutting ties with toxic ex's family. NTA, you deserve better 💯
MakeupForBarnie | MakeupForBarnie
Deserve better! NTA for moving on after 9 years 👏
Misplaced_empathy | Misplaced_empathy
You deserve better! 🙌🏼 NTA for moving on.
Jorojr | Jorojr
NTA. Time to move on and block their number. 👋
noccie | noccie
NTA. Ex's adult kids are dominating his life. Not your fault.
Hoplite68 | Hoplite68
Commenter questions ex's family loyalty, receives defensive response.
ReyaWoodelf | ReyaWoodelf
Nine years lost for his kids? Definitely not the a**hole! 👍
littlepearl33 | littlepearl33
Commenter supports OP and criticizes ex's kids for selfish behavior 😡
Haunting_Being | Haunting_Being
Supportive comment with a hint of curiosity 🤔
Educational-Mine-827 | Educational-Mine-827
You're NTA for standing up for yourself and setting boundaries 👏
lmchatterbox | lmchatterbox
NTA. Mark's kids should have come to some acceptance. Enjoy! 👍
Alone_Pomelo549 | Alone_Pomelo549
Breaking up was hard, but healthy. NTA 👏
MorgainofAvalon | MorgainofAvalon
Don't suffer for love. Cut them out. NTA 👍
slendermanismydad | slendermanismydad
Cutting ties with ex's parents after breakup: NTA advice 👍
Jallenrix | Jallenrix
Moving on from toxic ex and his selfish kids 👏
LouisV25 | LouisV25
Curious about the timeline of the relationship after Mark's wife.
MasterpieceOk782 | MasterpieceOk782
Curious commenter questions if kids are sabotaging dad's happiness. 🤔
Mentalcomposer | Mentalcomposer
Empowerment at its finest 💪: Shutting down toxic in-laws
MrsNaussbaumsCCard | MrsNaussbaumsCCard
Adult 👨🎓 kids? NTA 👍 for calling out their bad behavior.
Ok-Pin3752 | Ok-Pin3752
Moving on after a 9-year relationship. NTA.
FamiliarRevolution18 | FamiliarRevolution18
NTA for ending relationship due to Mark's kids' cruelty 👍
SiroccoDream | SiroccoDream
Breaking your own heart in the short term to save it ❤️
Kind-Philosopher1 | Kind-Philosopher1
Find someone who loves and respects you 💞 #NTA
Daffy666 | Daffy666
Defending oneself against selfishness of ex's kids 👊
Immediate_Raise4712 | Immediate_Raise4712
Cutting ties with toxic ex's family. Good riddance 💯
Moggetti | Moggetti
Woman stands up for herself after breakup with ex's parents 👏
PurpleMP12 | PurpleMP12
Standing up for yourself after 9 years. NTA 👏
lanibird- | lanibird-
NTA. You put yourself first finally 👏🏻. Live for you 😊
Zestyclose-Lime-217 | Zestyclose-Lime-217
After 9 years of trying, NTA decides to cut off entitled ex-in-laws 👋
KinkyKitty24 | KinkyKitty24
Blaming the kids for the breakup? NTA explains why.
sparrowhawk75 | sparrowhawk75
Supportive comment defends OP, predicts regret for ex's parents 👏
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Empathetic response to NTA comment on grief and relationships.
MugiwaraNoUser | MugiwaraNoUser
After 9 years of being dismissed, NTA for ending it 👏
AUDMCJSW | AUDMCJSW
User defends woman's actions towards ex's kids after long estrangement.
highGroundEjoyer | highGroundEjoyer
Heartfelt support for woman who ended a toxic relationship. ❤️
pudgesquire | pudgesquire
Commenter sympathizes with woman's brutal breakup after 9 years.
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Deserve better! NTA stands for not the a**hole 👍
Whole-Neighborhood | Whole-Neighborhood
OP receives support for standing up for herself and her relationship.
AlannaAdvice | AlannaAdvice
Time to move on! 👍
Samoyedfun | Samoyedfun
Choose yourself, OP! NTA for moving on from toxic ex's family 👏
Emmyxo212 | Emmyxo212
Commenter empathizes with OP and shares personal experience with step-parent, NTA
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NTA. Mark and his family treated her horribly for years 💩
daloman | daloman
Step-family struggles: NTA for setting boundaries 👏
Pig_Lover1013 | Pig_Lover1013
Ex's kids were awful, NTA for ending the relationship 👏
Decent_Bandicoot122 | Decent_Bandicoot122
Taking control of your own relationship 💪
JennieGee | JennieGee
Self-love wins: commenter defends woman's breakup decision. 👏
Friendly_Order3729 | Friendly_Order3729
You stood up for yourself and were not too harsh 👏
GreenGengar1982 | GreenGengar1982
Supportive comment on breaking up with emotionally immature partner.
rabid_rabbity | rabid_rabbity
Walking away from a toxic situation is always the right move 👍
sparky1up | sparky1up
Empathetic response to woman's NTA comment about brutal breakup.
Capable_Algae_ | Capable_Algae_
Commenter criticizes ex's children for not wanting their dad to be happy 😒
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Breaking up with your partner is hard, but breaking up with their parents is even harder. This commenter recognized when to cut her losses and is definitely NTA.
pumainpurple | pumainpurple
Breaking up is hard, but she did the right thing 👍
missangel21 | missangel21
Commenter defends OP's breakup and parenting, calling out disrespectful ex's family.
APotatoPancake | APotatoPancake
Harsh truth or unnecessary insult? Avoiding single parents in dating.
mataria_el_maricon | mataria_el_maricon
Don't put your life on hold for someone else's kids. 👍
Scarryfish | Scarryfish
True love or wasted time? The debate continues... 💜
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Not the a**hole! But what did she say? 🤔
Creative_Trick_3818 | Creative_Trick_3818
Moving on after 9 years. NTA. Exes are exes for reasons.
Financial_Room_8362 | Financial_Room_8362
She's not the a**hole, but what did she say? 🤔
Upbeat-Pineapple-332 | Upbeat-Pineapple-332
