Divorce is never easy, especially when there’s a baby involved. One man found himself in a complicated situation when his ex-wife gave birth to a stillborn baby. He chose not to visit her at the hospital, causing her friends and family to label him as heartless. But is there more to the story? Let’s dive into the details of this emotional rollercoaster.
The Divorce: A Surprising Twist ️

Ex-Wife’s Decision to Keep the Baby

Tragic Loss: A Premature Stillborn

Ex-Dad’s Response: Texts and Flowers

Family’s Reaction: Heartless Jerk?

Ex-Wife’s Accusation: A Cruel Happiness?

Ex-Dad’s Relief: Moving On ♂️

Clarification: The Baby and Coparenting

The Real Issue: A Bad Relationship

Loving the Baby, Dreading the Ex

The Misunderstanding: Not About the Baby’s Death ♂️

Ex-Dad’s Love for Babies ❤️

Setting the Record Straight: Relief Explained

A Heartbreaking Dilemma: Ex-Dad’s Side of the Story
In a whirlwind of emotions, this ex-dad found himself in a tough spot when his ex-wife gave birth to a stillborn baby. While he didn’t visit her at the hospital, he did send his condolences and flowers. His relief doesn’t stem from the baby’s death, but rather from the fact that he no longer has to maintain a relationship with his ex. With people labeling him as heartless, it’s important to remember that every story has two sides. So, what do you think? Is he justified in his actions, or should he have shown up at the hospital? Let’s see what the internet has to say…
Breaking hetero norms and sending flowers, NTA.
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Ex-dad’s hospital no-show deemed NTA by commenters. Flowers sent.

Ex-husband not the a**hole for not attending ex-wife’s baby funeral

Ex-husband not heartless for not visiting cheating ex in hospital

Ex-dad not heartless for not visiting ex in hospital. NTA.

Ex-dad not heartless for missing hospital visit after cheating scandal

Savage NTA comment shuts down absent father’s excuse.

Ex-dad urged to seek counseling after no-show at baby’s funeral

NTA stands up against ex’s cheating and dishonesty.

RN defends ex-dad’s no-show at hospital for stillborn birth ❤️

Valid feelings. Ex had support. Misplaced anger from ex.

Choosing not to visit ex-wife in hospital after cheating. NTA.

Ex-husband defends not visiting ex-wife in hospital, receives backlash.

NTA stands firm against cheating ex, no remorse

Ex takes blame for hospital no-show, but not for grief

Divorce and loss are painful, but NTA for moving on.

Support for ex-dad who missed hospital visit due to cheating ex.

Being a responsible parent is tough, life can be unpredictable.

Validating OP’s complex feelings after baby’s death. NTA

Double standard for cheating with a woman vs man. NTA
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Unreasonable ex-wife? NTA for not showing up at hospital.

NTA commenter sympathizes with OP’s loss and advises to move on.

Ex-Dad’s hospital no-show sparks anger, but he’s NTA. Commenter advises blocking negativity and avoiding ex during grief.

User accuses ex-wife of fraudulently entering a relationship for a child.

Cheating ex deserves no sympathy. NTA made the right call.

Ex-husband’s grieving process causes debate. NTA or heartless?

Balancing empathy and boundaries. Possible hidden agenda discussed

Divorced dad not responsible for ex-wife’s hospitalization. NTA

NTA: Ex-wife cheated and manipulated, no pass for orientation. Cut ties.

Grieving father receives unfair criticism for hospital no-show.

Clean break after ex’s hospital no-show. NTA.

Ex-husband accused of being heartless after hospital no-show. Commenter supports him.

ESH commenter empathizes with ex-dad’s situation and suggests better handling

Ex-husband’s difficult decision receives NTA judgment and support.

Ex-husband receives support after being called NTA for not attending ex-wife’s baby’s funeral.
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New girlfriend or not, NTAH for prioritizing health over visit.

Ex-dad not heartless for avoiding coparenting with disrespectful ex.

Sperm donor or not? NTA for not showing up
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Moving on from betrayal, NTA sets boundaries with mutuals.

Ex-husband’s cheating ex-girlfriend wants sympathy? NTA says otherwise!
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NTA for not showing up at the hospital. Good on you

Cheating wife turned out to be a lesbian. NTA boss traumatized

Compassionate comment worries for OP’s well-being after baby’s death.

Cheating ex and her family get blocked, NTA mom wins

Not the a**hole for not attending, tough situation

Ex-dad judged NTA for not attending ex’s stillborn’s funeral.

Ex-Dad not heartless for not showing up to deceased child’s hospital.

Cheating ex gets called out for playing the victim.

Divorced dad not TA for skipping ex’s hospital visit.

Ex-husband called heartless by ex-wife’s partner. NTA wins.

Guarding his heart after pain, NTA, ex and gf irrelevant

NTA for feeling relief after ex-partner’s hospital no-show

NTA commenter calls ex-wife’s actions ‘massive a**hole move’

Ex-dad stands up for himself after ex cheated on him

NTA. Ex-wife cheated, broke commitment. No obligation to visit in hospital.

NTA stands up for themselves and calls out cheating ex.

Setting boundaries while grieving. NTA.

Cutting toxic people out of your life is self-care

Sending flowers after loss is NTA, misdirected grief criticized

Gender bias in reproductive rights sparks heated debate

Block and move on. NTA for not showing up.

User claims NTA, justifies ex-dad’s no-show at hospital.

Heartbreak and relief: NTA for moving on from shattered love

Ex-dad receives support for not showing up at hospital.

Lesbian ex used sexuality to justify cheating, commenter relieved.

Not responsible for her grief. Time to move on.

NTA feels great for standing up to gold-digger ex-wife

Cheated, treated like a sperm donor, NTA for not showing up.

Divorced dad not heartless for not showing up at ex-wife’s hospital
