Eight years ago, a woman’s husband left her for his mistress, Dina. They quickly had kids together, while the woman’s own kids developed a strained relationship with their stepmom. Now, the ex-husband is leaving Dina for another woman, and Dina wants to maintain a relationship with her stepchildren. The woman, however, isn’t so keen on the idea. Let’s dive into this twisted tale of love, betrayal, and family drama!
The Mistress Becomes the Wife
Kids Caught in the Middle
Stepmom Struggles
Custody Complications
Dina’s Desperation
An Unexpected Request
Not My Problem
No Sympathy
Drawing the Line
Kids’ Reaction
Mom’s Opinion
Setting the Record Straight
Custody Stays the Same
Stepmom Learns the Hard Way
After her ex-husband leaves her for another woman, Dina, the stepmom, desperately wants to maintain a relationship with her stepchildren. However, the kids’ mom isn’t willing to go out of her way to help. She believes it’s not her responsibility to ensure Dina has access to her kids, and that it’s their father’s job. Despite her own mother’s disapproval, she stands her ground. Will Dina ever get to see her stepchildren again? Let’s check out what people have to say about this tangled web of love and betrayal!
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Karma meets Dina. Population: ex-wife club. NTA.
Ex-stepmom wants sympathy after destroying family. Commenters say NTA.
Stepmom’s selfish desire to see ex-husband’s kids backfires. NTA.
Kids’ wishes should be respected. NTA
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Karma catches up with the ex-husband’s mistress turned stepmom.
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Stepmom wants to see kids, but is she just missing babysitters?
NTA. OP’s mom shouldn’t dismiss their emotional work for Dina.
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When the side piece realizes they’re not special
Facilitating your children’s relationship with their father is your only job
Encouraging the stepmom to consider her kids’ wishes.
Dating a cheater? Remember the golden rule. NTA.
Standing your ground after being wronged is NTA
No obligation to the ex-husband’s mistress-turned-wife.
Heartbreaking reality of being a stepparent
Stepmom’s past actions prevent reconciliation, kids’ choice should matter
Ex-husband’s stepmom gets a taste of her own medicine
Karma strikes back! Stepmom wants to see kids against their will.
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Ex-stepmom gets a taste of her own medicine. NTA.
Stepmom uses kids as an excuse to see yours. NTA.
Respect your kids’ wishes and don’t let her in. NTA
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Don’t let someone who treated you like sh*t back in!
No sympathy for Dina. NTA, you owe her nothing.
Stepmom wants to see kids, but it’s up to their father.
Blameless kids caught up in drama, stepmom has no claim.
Dina needs to focus on herself and stop bothering you.
Putting the kids first, even if it means excluding the ex-stepmom
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Ex’s new partner not wanted by kids, focus on co-parenting.
Commenter finds absurd story hilarious, doubts its authenticity
Ex-stepmom needs to move on. NTA for prioritizing kids’ wishes
Divorcing two women, leaving 4 kids, and still having cashflow?
Respecting kids’ feelings is key. No need to comfort ex-stepmom.
Forgiveness is hard, even when someone understands your pain
Enjoying the universe’s karma, politely declining stepmom’s request.
Stepmom wants to buddy up with OP for free babysitting.
No obligation to let ex’s stepmom see kids. NTA
Ex-husband’s stepmom wants to see kids, but NTA for saying no
Commenter shocked as mom sides with ex-husband’s mistress
Putting the kids first, even if it means being uncomfortable.
Kids don’t want to see her, mother doesn’t get a vote. NTA
Why do some mothers dislike their daughters’ independence?
Supporting kids’ relationship with ex-stepmom is NTA move
Not the a**hole for not wanting to comfort the ex’s stepmom
Ex-husband cheated and his mistress wants stepmom to babysit? A**holes everywhere.
Affair partner complains about being cheated on. NTA wins.
Common parent should facilitate relationship with half-siblings. NTA.
Beware of fake friends!
Ex-stepmom gets no sympathy from commenter. ♀️
OP is NTA and the ‘other woman’ isn’t solely responsible.
Welcome to the consequences of your actions
You owe her nothing. Your kids, your rules.
Kids can decide to cut ties with ex-stepmom. NTA.
Commenter slams Dina, but why? Find out here!
No sympathy for the ex-stepmom who tore the family apart
Ex-husband’s stepmom wants to see the kids. NTA sets boundaries.
Commenter praises OP’s humorous response to ex-husband’s stepmom.
Sassy reply to stepmom’s entitlement
Sassy comment celebrates NTA verdict with a clever saying
Commenter questions how man with multiple divorces affords children.
Stepmom demands custody change, but commenter says NTA, she’s nuts
Dina’s past actions catch up to her. Not the a**hole.
Commenter predicts ex-husband’s future infidelity, warns new wife.
Let the kids decide if they want to see their stepmom
Ex-husband’s stepmom wants to see kids, but NTA says no.
Setting boundaries with an ex’s clueless stepmom. NTA.
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Ex-stepmom’s entitlement exposed. Commenter suspects infidelity. NTA.
Stepmom accused of using kids to stay relevant to ex-husband.
Stepmom dumped by ex-husband wants to see kids. NTA suggests legal advice.
Agreeing with NTA verdict and appreciating a funny phrase
Stepmom not welcome without apology, NTA according to comment.
Let the kids decide! NTA for giving them the choice
