Picture this: a woman, heavily pregnant, gets a not-so-subtle warning from her husband’s work wife that she better step up or risk losing him. Fast forward a few months, and the work wife has made good on her threat, stealing the husband away and becoming his fiancée. Our protagonist is now divorced, civil for the sake of her kids, but wants nothing to do with her ex or his new woman. But when tragedy strikes, is she obligated to show some sympathy? Read on to find out!
The Work Wife
Pregnant & Threatened
Moving Day Drama
Heartbreak to Relief ➡️
Civil for the Kids
Zero F**ks Given
Sarcasm Strikes Back
Drop-Off Drama
Cold Response ❄️
Show Some Humanity? ♀️
Name Calling
Heartless or Justified?
Our protagonist, now divorced from her ex-husband Tom, has been civil for the sake of their kids but has no interest in his life or his fiancée, Tammy. Tammy, however, seems to crave attention and validation from our protagonist, getting upset when she doesn’t react to her engagement or pregnancy news. But when Tammy tearfully reveals she lost the baby, our protagonist remains cold and unresponsive. Tom accuses her of lacking humanity, but she insists she doesn’t owe Tammy anything. Even her ex in-laws chime in, suggesting she should have shown some empathy for the sake of the kids. What do you think? Is our protagonist heartless or justified in her actions? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation…
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No empathy for ex’s fiancée who ruined their marriage. NTA.
Co-parenting matters, not comforting ex’s fiancée after miscarriage, NTA.
Ex-husband’s ex-wife triggers anger and guilt. NTA for suggesting separation.
Supportive comment applauds OP’s strength and criticizes ex-husband’s fiancée.
Not the a**hole. Commenter refuses to comfort ex-husband’s fiancée
NTA! The ex-wife sounds crazy and immature. Forget about them!
Savage comment shuts down ex-husband’s entitlement over inheritance
Being honest doesn’t make you an a**hole
No sympathy for ex-husband’s fiancée after her past behavior
No sympathy owed to flaunting ex’s entitled fiancée. NTA.
NTA comment: Ex-husband’s fiancée deserves nothing, he’s mentally unstable.
Savage comment shows restraint in ex-husband’s heartbreaking situation
Ex-husband’s fiancée insists ex-wife be involved in her life ♀️, ex-wife considers revisiting custody
Don’t let them make you second guess yourself. You’re not wrong
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NTA comment shuts down entitled ex-husband and his fiancée
Ex-husband stands up for himself and refuses to comfort ex-wife.
Addressing unrealistic expectations and drama from ex-husband’s fiancée
NTA: They were cruel to you, you were neutral back.
Savage response to childish behavior in a delicate situation.
Ex-husband’s fiancée wants comfort after miscarriage but commenter says NTA.
NTA: Commenter defends ex-husband’s fiancée after miscarriage, questions timeline
Bridesmaid request after stealing your husband?? NTA, huge douchebags.
A fiery comment that received no replies.
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Keeping it cold. Why engaging with Tammy is a no-go.
Boundaries with ex’s fiancée – children come first
Ex-husband’s ex-wife gets support for refusing to comfort ex-husband’s fiancée after miscarriage.
NTAH but the commenter struggles to empathize with the ex-husband’s fiancée.
No sympathy for ex-husband and mistress’s miscarriage. Warning signs ahead.
NTA: Ex-husband’s fiancée asked to be bridesmaid after cheating scandal ♀️
Hating to excuse behavior, commenter calls woman ‘certifiable’ and defends ex-husband’s actions. NTA
Ex-husband’s ex-wife’s comment on his fiancée’s miscarriage is cruel
Setting boundaries while being an amazing mom
Co-parenting ≠ comforting ex’s fiancée after miscarriage. Boundaries matter
Ex-husband’s fiancée is a looney for expecting sympathy from ex-wife.
Co-parenting boundaries respected, ex-in-laws need to back off
NTA commenter calls ex-husband a POS while discussing entitlement
NTA for not comforting ex-husband’s fiancée after miscarriage
Woman refuses to comfort ex-husband’s fiancee after miscarriage
Setting boundaries with ex’s fiancée after insensitive request
Supportive commenter suggests finding new pick-up/drop-off method, curses ex
Don’t let Tammy manipulate you, you’re NTA for setting boundaries
Sassy reply shuts down rude comment about ex-wife’s grief
NTA commenter calls out ex-wife’s insecurity and lack of empathy.
Sarcastic comment gets support. NTA, girl
Setting boundaries with ex-husband’s family and mistress after miscarriage
Savage NTA comment leaves no room for compromise
NTA commenter sympathizes with ex-husband’s frustration with immature ex-wife.
NTA stands up to ex-husband’s cruel fiancée, predicts future regret.
No sympathy for the mistress. NTA
Ex-husband’s ex-wife refuses to comfort his fiancée after miscarriage
Scathing comment attacks ex-husband’s fiancée’s audacity and entitlement.
Maintain distance but be gracious and polite, avoid drama
NTA wins the competition, Lord comment was hilarious
Bitter comment suggests toxic relationship between exes
Angry commenter suggests taking custody and not supporting ex-wife’s fiancée
Blaming others instead of themselves, just like the stepmom.
Empathetic support for ex-husband dealing with ex-wife’s actions ❤️
Ignoring entitled ex and his wife after miscarriage
Savage NTA comment shuts down entitled ex’s fiancée
NTA commenter admires OP’s ‘grey rocking’ technique, advises against ex in-laws’ request.
Set boundaries and prioritize your comfort and well-being.
Ex-husband and his affair partner don’t deserve your empathy. NTA
Suggests limiting communication through monitored channels to avoid craziness.
Ex-husband’s advice: Avoid Tammy, document harassment, adjust parenting plan
Don’t waste time showing empathy to home wrecker
Suggested neutral party for custody exchanges. Limit contact. NTA.
No sympathy for the affair partner’s miscarriage. Keeping the peace.
Standing up for oneself with a don’t give a sh*t attitude
Indifference is not always cruel
Empowering comment with supportive vibes
NTA shuts down AH ex-wife who refused to comfort fiancée ❤️
Ex-husband thinks ex-wife should befriend his new girlfriend
No sympathy for husband’s fiancée after affair. NTA mindset.
No empathy for the other woman after her betrayal. NTA.
