Picture this: you’re a loving wife and mother of two, going through a rough patch in your marriage. Your husband asks for a break to work on your issues separately, and you agree, hoping to save the relationship. But then, you find out he’s been sleeping with another woman. Fast forward a few years, and his new girlfriend is asking you to forgive him so they can move forward with their lives. What would you do? Read on to find out what happened in this emotional rollercoaster of a story!
Marriage Troubles After Baby #2
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Keeping It Short
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Love & Rough Times
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The Workplace Romance
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⏸️ A ‘Break’ Is Requested
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Heartbroken & Confused
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Divorce Time
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⏳ 2 Years Later…
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No Apologies Accepted
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The Girlfriend Calls
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No Proposal, No Family
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Blaming the Ex-Wife
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Round Two: More Accusations
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❓ The Big Question
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♀️ Ex-Wife Refuses to Forgive Cheating Husband for Mistress’ Sake
Our protagonist, a loving mother of two, faced marital issues after the birth of her second child. Her husband met a woman at work and asked for a break to work on their issues separately. Not long after, our protagonist found out he was sleeping with the other woman and filed for divorce. Fast forward to the present, and the husband’s girlfriend is begging our protagonist to forgive him, claiming he won’t propose or start a family because he feels guilty about what he did. Our protagonist refuses to help, and the girlfriend accuses her of being bitter and vindictive. So, who’s really at fault here? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this tangled web of love, betrayal, and forgiveness… ️♀️
Ex’s mistress wants forgiveness but is it genuine?

Standing up for oneself and leaving a cheating spouse. NTA

Savage clapback . NTA and you owe them nothing.

Ex’s mistress blames OP, but it’s not her problem anymore. NTA

Ex’s mistress demands forgiveness but OP is not responsible. ♀️

No sympathy for the mistress who made her own bed.

Forgiveness is a personal choice, NTA. But co-parenting is tricky

Moving On: Don’t Let Your Ex’s Mistake Control You

Cheating ex-regrets actions, can’t commit to mistress. NTA.

Protecting your children from a cheater’s low moral mistress.

Co-parenting with an ex who cheated: forgiveness not owed.

Karma delivers justice to cheating ex. NTA for moving on.

Don’t blame yourself for his mistakes. You deserve better.

Forgiving the ex’s mistress: for you or for them?

You go, girl! Don’t let him back in your life. #NTA

Moving on: Accepting the idea of him, not the actual him. ♀️

Respectful comment applauding OP’s resolve and offering support.

Stand up for yourself against infidelity and gaslighting.

Spouse’s affair during a break, NTA for not forgiving. ❌

Don’t let them manipulate you, you’re NTA

Ex’s mistress wants forgiveness but commenter thinks she’s delusional.

Ex’s mistress asks for forgiveness, but it’s not OP’s responsibility ♀️

Taking a break doesn’t justify cheating. Block them both. NTA

Ex’s mistress demands forgiveness, but OP owes them nothing.

Ex’s mistress demands forgiveness, but comment suggests otherwise.

Taking a break doesn’t mean cheating. NTA for moving on.

NTA – commenter supports OP, calls out ex-husband’s behavior and mistress’s delusion.

Block and return to cheater and mistress. Don’t engage

Move on and be happy, don’t give the cheater power.

NTA, ex and mistress are AHs. You owe them nothing.

Supportive comment urging OP to move on and find respect ❤️

Taking responsibility for oneself after a breakup.

Ex’s affair during relationship troubles revealed, but now demanding forgiveness?

Ex’s mistress demands forgiveness while blaming OP: NTA prevails

Don’t give in to the cheater and mistress’s demands

Ex’s mistress has no right to blame you. Totally NTA!

Choosing to forgive is a personal journey. You’re not the AH ❤️
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Blocking the ex was a smart move. Beware of manipulation.

Don’t engage with the mistress. It’s not your problem anymore.

You owe him nothing and are NTA. Move on

Dumped him, not your problem. Trash diggers can’t complain. ️

Move on, not your circus, not your monkeys.

Ex’s mistress demands forgiveness after cheating; unhappy ‘other woman’ wants more.

Cheating while married is a dealbreaker. NTA.

Cheating ex tries to use mistress to excuse his actions

Prioritize self-care, stay away from toxic situation. ♀️

Powerful response to ex’s mistress demanding forgiveness and blaming OP.

Ex’s mistress demands forgiveness, but commenter refuses to play along.

User calls out disingenuous argument in cheating scandal.

Ex’s mistress demands forgiveness, but commenter says NTA and advises to move on.

Block and move on, NTA. You owe them nothing.
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User calls out girlfriend’s naivety about cheating, supports OP.

Boundaries disregarded: Why care about his mistress’ feelings?

Sleeping with someone else on a break? NTA says commenters

Ex’s mistress demands forgiveness for cheating? Definitely NTA. ♀️

Relationships should not be based on ultimatums. NTA ✌️

Protecting yourself from an ex’s affair partner. NTA

Forgiveness is personal. You don’t owe anyone forgiveness.

Block the mistress, their issues aren’t your problem. NTA
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Divorce justified. No obligation to ex’s mistress. ♀️

Clean divorce without forgiveness demands respect. No breaks in marriage.

Hilarious take on the misconception of ‘taking a break’ in marriage

Setting boundaries with ex’s mistress, avoid future contact

NTA calls out ex’s infidelity with mistress and enjoys karma.

Moving on from an ex’s infidelity, NTA – self-care first

NTA stands up for herself and her children against cheating ex.

Don’t let bitterness consume you. Forgiveness doesn’t mean approval. ✌️

Move on, he won’t commit. Not your responsibility to forgive.

Forgiveness is for you, not him. You owe nothing. #NTA

Block her and move on, you’re not responsible for them.

Ex’s mistress used as plan B, NTA for not forgiving.

Block and move on, you owe them nothing. NTA

Ex’s mistress gets a reality check: NTA, your ex sucks

Move on and don’t look back. NTA for his choices.

Stay out of their drama and tell them to get therapy.

Co-parenting requires civility, not emotional support. NTA.

Not your problem. ♂️ Let them deal with it. ♀️

He’s blaming her for not marrying his mistress?

Ex’s manipulative behavior exposed, forgiveness not owed.

Ex’s girlfriend and mistress team up to guilt-trip, NTA wins

No need to play family with an ex’s mistress.
