Thanksgiving is a time for family, love, and… awkward encounters with cheating exes?! Buckle up, because this story is a wild ride of betrayal, heartbreak, and a Thanksgiving dinner gone wrong! Our protagonist thought they were in for a cozy holiday with the fam, but little did they know, a surprise guest was waiting to ruin everything! Get ready for some serious drama!
Surprise Visitor at Thanksgiving!

Ex Alert! The Cheater’s Car in the Driveway!

Betrayal Backstory: Cheating with 2 ‘Close’ Friends!

Devastated and Heartbroken

️ Confronting Mom: Why is the Cheater Here?!

Stunned by Mom’s Betrayal! How Could She Invite Him?!

Blown Away by Mom’s Insensitivity!

Awkward Encounter with the Cheating Ex!

Typical Cheater Apologies: Sorry and Lost Without You!

Dad’s Disappointing Reaction: Childish for Leaving?!

Betrayed and Hurt: You Didn’t Need to Invite Him!

Friends’ Opinions: Should Have Stayed for Parents’ Sake?

Cheater’s Thanksgiving Surprise: Family Betrayal or Justified Anger?!
Well, well, well… looks like our protagonist’s Thanksgiving took a turn for the worse when they discovered their cheating ex was invited to dinner by none other than their own mother! Talk about a betrayal! Despite the awkwardness, they tried to keep their cool , but things quickly escalated when dad got involved and called them childish for wanting to leave! In the end, our hero stormed out, leaving behind a trail of tears and dropped food . But the real question is… were they justified in their anger, or should they have sucked it up for the sake of family? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this juicy drama!
Supportive comment, no replies. You made the right choice

User expresses shock and sympathy for OP’s outrageous situation
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NTA but your parents are, it is disturbing and messed up

Putting others before family? Parents failed daughter in Thanksgiving fiasco

Parents set her up with cheating ex and betrayed her. NTA

Setting boundaries with parents and exes during holidays.

NTA. Parents’ Thanksgiving ambush is outrageous. Stay strong, OP!

Toxic ex and parents ruin Thanksgiving, find joy and loyalty elsewhere

Cutting off toxic parents & ex who uses them: good move

Parents invite cheating ex to Thanksgiving, NTA for being upset.

Betrayed by ex and parents. Left Thanksgiving. Parents TAH

When your parents side with your cheating ex… NTA.

Set clear boundaries with parents, get new friends. Don’t forgive.

Setting boundaries with parents after infidelity. NTA.

Toxic parents value settling down over happiness. Cut ties. NTA

Ex invited to Thanksgiving by parents, commenter calls NTA

Parents invite cheating ex for Thanksgiving, push daughter to forgive ♀️

This commenter is savage!

Dump the cheater and enjoy holidays with loved ones!

Dad’s reaction raises questions about his own fidelity. NTA.

Parents need to respect adult children’s boundaries

Mom invites cheating ex to Thanksgiving, what was she thinking?
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Family and friends sided with cheating ex over betrayed daughter

NTA! Ex, parents, and friends are all in the wrong

Toxic relationships all around Cut them off!
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Dump toxic people and focus on yourself

Family chooses cheater over daughter. NTA, cut contact.
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Standing up to cheating ex and parents on Thanksgiving

Cut ties with disrespectful parents who side with cheating ex
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OP not the a**hole for leaving cheating ex, frenemies suck too

Betrayed by ex and parents! NTA for feeling upset

Crazy Thanksgiving story! Parents and ex-BF betrayed me. NTA

Betrayed by ex and parents, OP is better off without them

Everyone’s an a**hole except you. Take some space and live fabulously

DAUGHTER’S PAIN: Cheating Ex and Betraying Parents!
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NTA. Betrayed by ex, parents, and friends. Leave them all.

Supportive comment advises OP to re-evaluate their relationships ❤️

Shitty ex, shitty parents, but OP did the right thing NTA

Friends slept with cheating ex? NTA in a**hole-filled story

Cutting off toxic parents after betrayal by cheating ex. NTA

Cutting out toxic people and living your best life

Supportive comment validates OP’s feelings and actions
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Stand up for yourself and demand an apology from your parents

NTA. Mother’s relationship with ex is inappropriate and parents crossed line.
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Consent and forgiveness are personal choices. NTA for standing up.

Toxic parents always blame the victim, even when it’s family.

NTA. Ex cheated with friends, ruined relationships, parents support him. Move on.

Outrageous comment! Cut off toxic ex, parents, and friends

Betrayed by cheating ex, friends, and family – no forgiveness deserved

Forgiveness is a choice, and it’s your choice. #NTA

Supportive comment emphasizing the importance of family loyalty ❤️
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NTA stands up to family betrayal, friends who enable it

Ex and parents ambushed her on Thanksgiving, NTA for reacting

NTA, insane world, ungrateful family. Relatable Thanksgiving nightmare ♀️

Parents invite cheating ex to Thanksgiving, expect forgiveness. NTA.

NTA but everyone else is! Parents suck a butthole

Toxic ex and family? NTA for moving on!
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Setting boundaries with family for better mental health.

Stand your ground and leave those a**holes to entertain themselves

Supportive commenter defends daughter’s decision to leave Thanksgiving gathering.

Mom and dad trying to set you up with ex? NTA!

NTA! Cut those monsters out of your life

Standing up for yourself is key to healthy relationships.
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Parents planned a sneak attack, wasting her time and holiday.

Toxic parents? Consider low/no contact. Your well-being is important

Betrayed by cheating ex and parents at Thanksgiving dinner

NTA stands up to cheating ex and parents, seeks apology

Standing up to toxic parents and ex. Good for you!

Take care of yourself first!

Heartbreaking betrayal by ex and parents, forgiveness not granted.

Heartfelt support for person betrayed by parents and partner

Awkward Thanksgiving with cheating ex and unsupportive friends. NTA

Heartless parents and cheating ex, you don’t deserve this.
