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Caught in the Crossfire: A Son’s Dilemma in a Family Torn Apart by Infidelity

by Diply Social Team
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Imagine finding yourself in the middle of a decade-old family feud, torn between loyalty to your mother and respect for your partner’s autonomy. This is the predicament of our 32-year-old protagonist, caught in a whirlwind of resentment, tears, and accusations. His father’s past infidelity and the lingering bitterness it left behind are threatening to tear his world apart. Let’s delve into this emotional rollercoaster of a story.

The Ghosts of the Past

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The Blame Game

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A Journey to Forgiveness

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New Love, Old Wounds

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An Unexpected Friendship

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A Spa Day Gone Wrong

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A Tearful Confrontation

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Accusations and Insults

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Taking a Stand

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A Plea for Understanding

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Mockery Amidst the Tears

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The Final Verdict

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A Man Torn Between Love and Loyalty

Our protagonist finds himself in a heart-wrenching situation, as old wounds are reopened and accusations fly. His mother, Wendy, is still reeling from a decade-old betrayal, and her new partner, Tom, is fanning the flames of resentment. The unexpected friendship between Sam, our protagonist’s girlfriend, and Sarah, the ‘other woman,’ sparks a confrontation that leaves everyone in tears. As he stands up for Sam’s autonomy and tries to mend the rift, he’s left questioning his actions. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this tangled web of emotions and loyalties…

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Mom’s boyfriend is the a-hole , but OP is also criticized

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Age difference confusion sparks lively debate on double standards

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NTA. Tom cares for your mom, but boundaries are needed.

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ESH: Woman ruined mom’s life, but OP’s mom needs to move on.

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NTA. Your mom needs to get over herself and move on

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aquasaurex | aquasaurex

Explosive reactions, wrecked homes, and overlooked age differences. ESH

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ESH. Forgiving dad but not the woman who hurt his mom?

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‍ ‍ ‍ Caught in a family feud: YTA for double standards! ‍ ‍ ‍

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YTA: Do you even care about your mother’s pain?

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50_PercentWholeWheat | 50_PercentWholeWheat

A heartbreaking family torn apart by infidelity and its aftermath

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A tangled web of betrayal and blame. ‍♀️

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DubiousPeoplePleaser | DubiousPeoplePleaser

A tangled web of cheaters, jerks, and pain. Good luck!

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_iamthemuffin | _iamthemuffin

Your girlfriend’s close relationship with the woman who broke your mother’s marriage causes a big betrayal. YTA

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Sakkiyoomi | Sakkiyoomi

ESH – OP’s dad cheated, mom and stepdad blame girlfriend

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AugustNClementine | AugustNClementine

ESH: A family torn apart by infidelity and ignored pain.

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2salty4this | 2salty4this

ESH – Cheaters and drama, a toxic mess that tore families apart.

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JudgeJed100 | JudgeJed100

ESH: Inappropriate actions, justified anger, and potential bias.

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OftheSea95 | OftheSea95

‍♂️ ESH – A spa day? You really didn’t see this coming?

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Engaging in a family feud: ESH, but your girlfriend is innocent

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Commenter criticizes age difference and calls OP an a**hole

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ESH. The painful aftermath of infidelity and divided loyalties

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INFO: Age double standard and strained family dynamics

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tmchd | tmchd

NTA. Mother’s jealousy and boyfriend’s aggression are toxic and unnecessary

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YTA, family torn apart by infidelity, mom’s right, feel sorry

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Update clarifies age difference, good relationship with mom, and forgiveness.

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A tangled web of cheating, age gaps, and toxic masculinity.

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Emotional rollercoaster: Rebuilding family bonds and setting boundaries ❤️

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ESH – Dad, Mom, Sarah, Tom, You. Only Sam doesn’t suck.

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Random486 | Random486

YTA for dismissing your mother’s feelings. ‍♂️

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Don’t let her control your life, respect her feelings

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“YTA. You don’t side with your mom, but your girlfriend? “

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A tale of infidelity from a different perspective.

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Take matters into your own hands! Stand up for yourself!

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Mom’s bf is a real jerk, just like a losing politician.

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Equal-Independence-1 | Equal-Independence-1

Understanding the complexities of family dynamics and loyalty

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NTA. Stand your ground and let your parents handle their issues.

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ZigZagZig87 | ZigZagZig87

Mom’s boyfriend insulted OP’s girlfriend. Should’ve punched him!

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NTA: Parents’ relationships, mom’s paranoia, and judgment. Move on!

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holisarcasm | holisarcasm

Navigating a messy family situation with love, therapy, and a**holes ‍♂️

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NTA! Your mom’s boyfriend is a total a-hole!

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Vsthegreat | Vsthegreat

Defending your GF against controlling mother, NTA!

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NTA: Reddit reacts to cheating like a lifetime sentence. Relationships heal.

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Trilobyte141 | Trilobyte141

Engaging in infidelity, loyalty, and differing perspectives – a tangled web.

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WellLatteDa | WellLatteDa

Real men don’t scream, they have meaningful conversations. ‍

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Son defends girlfriend against aggressive stepfather, NTA

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NTA. Wendy and Tom are irrational, but Peter and Sarah are worse.

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Set boundaries with angry bitter family to avoid messy situation.

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Mom’s boyfriend influencing her thoughts?

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Defending your gf against infidelity backlash: NTA, Tom’s an AH

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lexidecimal | lexidecimal

Family torn apart by infidelity, NTA stands up against chaos

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NTA: Dad left the drama queen, you’re better off

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NTA: Mom needs therapy to move on from past infidelity.

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NTA. Admirable restraint!

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NTA for having a relationship with dad despite messy situation

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NTA. Tom is though. Let’s not go there.

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NTA Le sigh. You handled this in a mature, real way that is rare for Reddit. When you mentioned locking the car doors, I wondered if Sam had the foresight to jump in the driver’s seat with the engine running. I was hoping that stepdad was cruising for a bruising and that, after the whip-ass, you gotta fled. Maybe even have some Jerry Springer bouncer type guys hanging around the neighborhood. Just in case things got real.

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Your mother needs a reality check. NTA.

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NTA. Your mother’s husband was disgusting. Family therapy needed!

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