Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and gratitude, but sometimes, it can also be a time for drama. One person found themselves in a whirlwind of emotions when they arrived at their parents' house for Thanksgiving dinner, only to find their ex's car parked in the driveway. 😱 The backstory: the ex cheated with two close friends, leading to a painful breakup. Now, let's dive into this Thanksgiving showdown and see how it all unfolded. 🍽️🦃

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A Long Drive and an Unwelcome Surprise 😓

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The Painful Backstory 😢

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Confronting Mom 🤯

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Mom's Shocking Invitation 😲

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Hotel Bound 🏨

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Ex's Apology Attempt 🚬

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Cheater's Confession 😒

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Dad's Disapproval 😠

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Outburst and Tears 😡😢

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Dad's Harsh Words 💔

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Friends' Verdict 📞

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Family Feud: Who's the Real Turkey Here? 🦃🥊
So, there you have it: a Thanksgiving dinner that went from festive to feisty in no time. 😳 The person in question was faced with a difficult decision: stay and endure the awkwardness or leave and disappoint their parents. 🤔 They chose the latter, but not without a heated exchange and some harsh words from their dad. 💔 Was it the right choice, or should they have stayed for the sake of family harmony? Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation... 🌐💬
NTA. Commenters sympathize with OP's Thanksgiving dinner ordeal. 🤗

MsDReid | MsDReid
Commenter sympathizes with OP, while others suspect infidelity. 🤷♂️

zwergschnauzer | zwergschnauzer
Cutting off toxic friends? NTA gets support from commenters 👍

Noodlefanboi | Noodlefanboi
NTA for leaving Thanksgiving dinner after parents invited cheating ex.

Chantalle22 | Chantalle22
Cheating ex invited to Thanksgiving dinner causing family feud 😕

morning-0wl | morning-0wl
Set up or not, this Thanksgiving dinner was a disaster 😱

Vorplebunny | Vorplebunny
Mom invites ex to dinner without asking, commenter relates. 😞

barugosamaa | barugosamaa
Standing up to toxic family on Thanksgiving 🦃

SnooDoughnuts4691 | SnooDoughnuts4691
Toxic ex and parents ruin Thanksgiving. Find joy and loyalty elsewhere. 🤗

klurtin | klurtin
Setting boundaries with ex and family, supportive reply 👍

ComputerCrafty4781 | ComputerCrafty4781
A Hallmark movie plot in the making. 🎁

lilsnakcake | lilsnakcake
Commenter is NTA and needs new friends and family 😒

Dangerous_Number_685 | Dangerous_Number_685
Betrayed by ex, parents invite him to Thanksgiving? NTA.

Material-Profit5923 | Material-Profit5923
Betrayed by parents who invited cheating ex to dinner. NTA.

Temporary-Deer-6942 | Temporary-Deer-6942
Commenter defends OP with strong language. 💪

ramjamthankyoumaam | ramjamthankyoumaam
When your dad wants you to forgive your ex... 🙄 NTA

GratificationNOW | GratificationNOW
Setting boundaries with family is tough, but you're not alone. 🙌

Leahthevagabond | Leahthevagabond
One person takes a stand against a family of jerks 👊

Kattyrina | Kattyrina
Stand up for yourself and set clear boundaries with family. 💪

Short-Classroom2559 | Short-Classroom2559
Toxic family beliefs. NTA. Cut ties for your own good. 👍

Hellion_38 | Hellion_38
This commenter's NTA but petty AF reaction to ex at Thanksgiving 😂

gsydhsbj | gsydhsbj
Ex invited to Thanksgiving? NTA and confused about family's motives 🤔

AllTheShadyStuff | AllTheShadyStuff
Ex invited to Thanksgiving dinner, but NTA stands their ground.

Spiritual-Bridge3027 | Spiritual-Bridge3027
Standing up to controlling parents? NTA, good for you! 💪

redditavenger2019 | redditavenger2019
Not the a**hole, but where's the drama? 😐

Sunnyandbright007 | Sunnyandbright007
Standing up to cheaters: Saying no to toxic Thanksgiving guests. 🙌

BaseballGoblinGlass3 | BaseballGoblinGlass3
Mom invites ex to Thanksgiving despite breakup. Commenters outraged 🤯

wow-myownthrowaway | wow-myownthrowaway
Betrayed by family for ex? NTA wins Thanksgiving dinner. 🍗

DreamingofRlyeh | DreamingofRlyeh
Toxic friends and family? Cut them off for your own sanity. 🚫

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Family chooses cheating ex over their own child? NTA, cut ties 👍

Hoplite68 | Hoplite68
Not the a**hole, but where's the drama in that? 😉

BeneficialHurry8644 | BeneficialHurry8644
Parents betrayed OP by inviting ex to Thanksgiving without consent. NTA 👍

mynameisnotsparta | mynameisnotsparta
OP's parents tried to force a reunion with ex. NTA 👏

Independent-Length54 | Independent-Length54
Betrayed by ex, invited to Thanksgiving dinner. NTA.

Interview1688 | Interview1688
Dad's reaction to daughter's cheating ex raises red flags. NTA.

BinkBunny | BinkBunny
Cutting toxic family ties after infidelity. NTA 👍

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Set boundaries and ask tough questions. NTA. 💪

journeyintopressure | journeyintopressure
Cutting off toxic ex and friends. NTA wins Thanksgiving.

Rrshirl | Rrshirl
Parents need to stay out of adult children's affairs 👍

Professional-Put-682 | Professional-Put-682
OP is not the a**hole for leaving the cheater. 👍

SpaceCommuter | SpaceCommuter
Commenter sympathizes with OP and calls out family and friends.

Silent_Syd241 | Silent_Syd241
Commenter offers support and advice to OP amidst family drama 👏

GullibleNerd88 | GullibleNerd88
Breaking free from toxic parents. NTA 👏

PetitPied21 | PetitPied21
Toxic ex, friends, parents, and friends. Live your best life! 👏

minadelic | minadelic
OP's parents invite ex to Thanksgiving, commenter advises going low contact.

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Father invites daughter's cheater to dinner, hypocrisy exposed 🤯

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Toxic friends? 🤔 Time to cut them off! 🙅♀️

Tenk40 | Tenk40
Caught in a lie? The internet never forgets 😳

MagnesiumMagpie | MagnesiumMagpie
Cutting ties with toxic friends and family. 👍

Fun-Statistician-550 | Fun-Statistician-550
Toxic family and friends? NTA for not forgiving ex. 👍

Funkyzebra1999 | Funkyzebra1999
OP's ex invited to Thanksgiving by family, OP not forgiving. NTA.

No-Mango8923 | No-Mango8923
Friends slept with ex? NTA, everyone else is AH. 🤨

LanceUppercut2122 | LanceUppercut2122
Is it too crazy to believe? 🤔

bethonreddit1 | bethonreddit1
Standing up for yourself: NTA shuts down family drama 💪

diminishingpatience | diminishingpatience
Cutting off toxic family ties after cheating ex encounter 👍

dheffe01 | dheffe01
Cutting toxic ties and living your best life 💪

lurninandlurkin | lurninandlurkin
Supportive comment validates OP's decision to prioritize self-care 👏

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This commenter has no time for fake friends. 💪 NTA

Mrpotatoeface | Mrpotatoeface
Don't let your parents walk all over you. Stand up! 💪

Nerdy_Penguin58 | Nerdy_Penguin58
NTA. Your parents crossed a line inviting your cheating ex. 😱

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Forgiveness is personal and not for others to decide. 👍

anitarielleliphe | anitarielleliphe
Commenter calls out toxic family dynamics. 🤔

New-Sandwich194 | New-Sandwich194
Ex cheated with friends, wants back in through family event 🤨

Glum_Hamster_1076 | Glum_Hamster_1076
Commenter advises cutting ties with ex and friends. 👍

Ammo_thyella | Ammo_thyella
Betrayal, forgiveness, and moving on: a tough journey 👏

Special-Parsnip9057 | Special-Parsnip9057
Forgiveness is not obligatory, NTA made the right decision 👍

ExtraSpicyMayonnaise | ExtraSpicyMayonnaise
Stand your ground! Your family should support you, not him. 💪

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Betrayed by family on Thanksgiving. NTA for leaving. 😡

MadamePerry | MadamePerry
Ex-invite turned into an ambush? NTA for refusing.

sravll | sravll