Imagine this: You're a 46-year-old woman, your marriage ends due to your husband's infidelity, and the woman he cheated with births a child. Fast forward ten years, you've managed to co-parent your children effectively with your ex. But then, the 'other woman' reaches out, pleading for you to help her child - your children's half-sibling - establish a relationship with your kids. Now, you're caught in a whirlwind of emotions, moral dilemmas, and unanswered questions. Do you step in or step aside? 🤷♀️
Caught in the Crossfire: A Mother's Dilemma Over Her Children's Sibling Bond
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Caught in a Sibling Bond Dilemma: A Mother's Unwanted Responsibility
Caught in a whirlwind of past betrayals and present dilemmas, our protagonist is faced with a tricky question - should she facilitate a bond between her children and their half-sibling, born out of her ex-husband's infidelity? She's torn between her responsibility as a mother and her resentment towards the 'other woman'. She's firm in her stand - she won't obstruct a relationship, but neither will she actively facilitate it. But the 'other woman' insists it's her duty. So, is she right in her stand, or is she setting a bad example? Let's see what the internet has to say about this tangled web of relationships and responsibilities. 🕸️💔
NTA - The audacity of that woman! Block her and move on. 🙄
shitsandfarts | shitsandfarts
NTA-she's an experienced home wrecker; if she wants her child to have siblings with whom to have a direct relationship, she can find another man to sire some with her. Hopefully someone who is NOT MARRIED this time. You owe her and her child ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. You are a much better person than I am to even consider allowing your children to have a relationship with this child of your ex-husband's affair. It is not the child's fault how they came to be, however you and your children are not to be expected to be openly welcoming them into your lives. This woman sounds like the type of person who would s**t on your head and expect you to thank her for the 'chat'.
Nikkoshen | Nikkoshen
NTA: Children's choice not to bond with half-sibling respected 🤝
WTFNingen | WTFNingen
Not your responsibility, let your kids decide. 🙌
Sylvurphlame | Sylvurphlame
NTA OP! Commendable stance on sibling bond despite entitlement of woman. 👏
herpy_McDerpster | herpy_McDerpster
Encouraging sibling bond despite dad's mistake. Kids' choice matters ❤️
charitymw7 | charitymw7
NTA. Stand your ground and prioritize your stable co-parenting situation. 👍
Maximum_System_7819 | Maximum_System_7819
Homewreaker said what? Not the a**hole. 😱
SnowWhiteCampCat | SnowWhiteCampCat
NTA. Bold move, lady! 😮
PissedOffMama | PissedOffMama
NTA: No obligation to assist the home wrecker Barbie 🚫
markdmac | markdmac
Let the kids decide, you can't force sibling relationships. 🤷♀️
Mareepsheep99 | Mareepsheep99
Healing from a complex situation, forging a new relationship 💔
erised1313 | erised1313
Comment removed due to violation of rules. Be civil!
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NTA: Co-parenting drama and responsibility. Time for her to step up!
Viperbunny | Viperbunny
NTA - Prioritize your children, not your ex's affair partner's child. 🚫
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Don't let your ex's irresponsibility ruin your own happiness! 🚫
beccah42 | beccah42
Ex is responsible, not you. Don't entertain that sh*t 💁♀️
beachygirl12 | beachygirl12
You're not the a**hole. You owe them nothing. 💁♀️
silent_whisper89 | silent_whisper89
Let the kids decide later if they want a relationship 👨👩👧
Sol_Cerezo | Sol_Cerezo
Divorce doesn't mean you stop caring. 🤷♀️
soph_lurk_2018 | soph_lurk_2018
NTA, she's the problem. Cut her off and move on.
breakfastpitchblende | breakfastpitchblende
Bold move! This woman has some serious courage! 😮
Tesmarin | Tesmarin
No obligation to her or her child. Ex's lawyer knows.
CompetitiveLecture5 | CompetitiveLecture5
NTA. No sympathy for the woman who slept with a married man.
HoldFastO2 | HoldFastO2
NTA. Respect her audacity or desperation? 🤔 Surprising turn of events.
SinglePastryChefLife | SinglePastryChefLife
NTA. Block button saves the day! 🙌
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NTA. Ex's mistake, no obligation to help. 🙅♀️
FloatingPencil | FloatingPencil
NTA: Let your ex know, block her. Not your responsibility.
Bambie-Rizzo | Bambie-Rizzo
NTA. Respect her boundaries and let her handle her issues.
kb-g | kb-g
You're not the a**hole, don't clean up their mess 💁♀️
TattieMafia | TattieMafia
Not your responsibility, but it sucks for the child 😔
Calm_Initial | Calm_Initial
Age of kids: Important or irrelevant? A debate ensues. 🤔
GrWr44 | GrWr44
Savage clapback shuts down the 'other woman' with brutal honesty 😱
CirrusMoth | CirrusMoth
NTA. Not your kid, Not your problem. 🤷♀️
strawberryshoelace | strawberryshoelace
NTA. Not your job. Let them figure it out. 🤷♀️
rawsugar87 | rawsugar87
NTA. Father's irresponsibility affects innocent child. Messy situation all around.
FluffyPal | FluffyPal
Mistress asks wife for favor?! The audacity! NTA. 😂
JasminRR | JasminRR
NTA- Woman has nerve! 😱
lacyjacobs | lacyjacobs
NTA. Dad should handle the half-sibling relationship, not you. 🙅♀️
DiligentPenguin16 | DiligentPenguin16
NTA. Let your ex-husband handle the sibling relationship 🚫🤝
cookingstephen | cookingstephen
Let him deal with it. Not your problem. 🙅♀️
primeirofilho | primeirofilho
NTA. Ex's affair, not your job. She failed, you didn't.
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NTA. No moral obligation to encourage relationship with half sibling.
bobi2393 | bobi2393
NTA. Woman sets bad example by sleeping with married man. 😎
dbf06 | dbf06
West family stays out of the messy sibling drama. 🙅♀️
Educational-Mine-827 | Educational-Mine-827
NTA, let him handle his child, focus on coparenting relationship.
Dachshundmom5 | Dachshundmom5
🔥 NTA: Ex-wife stands up against husband's mistress for her children
cpic015 | cpic015
Cut ties with her! Don't let her ruin your happiness! 🚫
Ak40-couchcusion | Ak40-couchcusion
NTA...but don't let her guilt trip you! 🙅♀️
nightcana | nightcana
"NTA - Ex isn't involved, not your responsibility. Tell her to stop contacting you."
chiterkins | chiterkins
👏 Standing up for single mothers and their choices!
iluvcats17 | iluvcats17
A heartwarming tale of a mother embracing her children's bond ❤️
squishy_squish_9 | squishy_squish_9
NTA - You're not responsible for his relationship with his other child
Izzy4162305 | Izzy4162305
Ex's mistress meddling in family time? NTA, set boundaries! ✋
chatondedanger | chatondedanger
A mother's dilemma and the audacity of her actions. NTA
boojangles02 | boojangles02
NTA, let the ex know and let the lawyers handle it! 🎪
wwtddgeekgirl2 | wwtddgeekgirl2
Understanding both perspectives: NTA for setting boundaries, NAH overall.
Overwhelmedmomma39 | Overwhelmedmomma39
Not the a**hole - a mother's dilemma over sibling bond
aggrosnaps | aggrosnaps
NTA. Divided homes, divided time. No obligation to force relationship. 🚫
brazentory | brazentory
"NTA. She's an a**hole for demanding help from someone whose marriage she helped break up. Your ex is an a**hole for cheating and for treating his other child like they don't exist. This is not your circus and these are not your monkeys. She should be thankful that you aren't actively opposed to your children having anything to do with hers." 😳
Pollypocketful | Pollypocketful
NTA: Ex's mistress resurfaces after 10 years, set boundaries and block.
IamGroot4263 | IamGroot4263
NTA for letting kids decide, but it's tough for excluded child 😔
Pale_Natural3655 | Pale_Natural3655
NTA. She's doing too much. Not your problem! 🙄
Any_Advance_8222 | Any_Advance_8222
NTA. Ex-husband's lack of involvement is harmful to the child 😕
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Let the kids decide if they want a sibling relationship! 🙌
Vinushka23 | Vinushka23
NTA sues ex for child support, now wants a piece 💰
independent_lunatic | independent_lunatic
🚫 NTA. She got pregnant by a married man, expecting too much.
River_Song47 | River_Song47
Warning: Kids may resent new sibling due to parental breakup. NTA.
Lynnel_McQueen | Lynnel_McQueen
Nope. Not the a**hole. 😎
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NTA. Don't let her guilt trip you. Block and move on. 🙌
Allonsydr1 | Allonsydr1
NTA: Ex's partner overstepping boundaries, let them handle their child.
kuraim | kuraim
Block her! Dad's mess, not your responsibility. #NTA 🙌
Erisedstorm | Erisedstorm
NTA. Shutting down the ex with a sassy one-liner. 💁♀️
DelsMagicFishies | DelsMagicFishies
Heartbroken and betrayed, she refuses to clean up their mess. 💔
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NTA: Block her 🚫
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You're not responsible for your ex's mistress's child. 🙅♀️
whitecloudesq | whitecloudesq
NTA: Not your problem, he messed up. 🤷♀️
GroundbreakingAd5224 | GroundbreakingAd5224
NTA. You're doing the right thing by not forcing your kids to have a relationship with their half-sibling. 👍
Holographic_honeybee | Holographic_honeybee
