Ever heard of karma? Well, it’s got a wicked sense of humor. Eight years ago, our heroine’s husband left her for his mistress, Dina. Fast forward to today, and the tables have turned. The ex-husband is leaving Dina for another woman, and Dina, now the jilted lover, is seeking solace and support from our protagonist. But here’s the kicker: Dina wants to maintain a relationship with our heroine’s kids. The audacity, right? ♀️ Let’s dive into this rollercoaster of a story, shall we?
The Betrayal: A Blast from the Past

Meet the Kids: The Innocent Bystanders

Dina: The Unpopular Stepmom

The Custody Arrangement: A Delicate Balance ⚖️

Dina’s Desperation: The Tables Turn

The Unexpected Request: A Bold Move

The Response: A Firm Stand

The Fallout: Tears and Accusations

The Final Verdict: No Room for Negotiation ❌

The Kids’ Reaction: Apathy at its Best ♂️

The Criticism: A Mother’s Disapproval

The Clarification: Setting the Record Straight

The Bottom Line: Not My Job, Not My Problem ♀️

Karma Strikes Back: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Unwanted Parenting Duties
In a twist of fate, our protagonist’s ex-husband is leaving his mistress-turned-wife, Dina, for another woman. Now, Dina, desperate and heartbroken, seeks a relationship with our heroine’s kids. But our heroine, unimpressed by Dina’s sudden change of heart, firmly declines. After all, why should she facilitate a relationship between Dina and her kids? The kids themselves don’t seem too bothered by the prospect of seeing less of Dina. But not everyone agrees with our heroine’s stance. Her own mother accuses her of being bitter and selfish. But our heroine remains resolute: she won’t go out of her way to accommodate Dina. Let’s see how the internet reacts to this dramatic saga…
NTA. Dina, meet Karma. Karma, Dina. You two should be well acquainted.

NTA – Ex’s mistress wants sympathy? Laugh in her face

Dina’s obsession with her ex’s kids is hilariously sad. NTA

“NTA. Kids’ preference matters. They don’t even like her. “
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Karma catches up: ex’s mistress learns stepmom role is temporary
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NTA. The ex’s mistress wants to play mom, but Dina’s irritated losing built-in babysitters and chore doers around her house.

NTA. OP’s mom dismissing her emotional work after betrayal.
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When the side piece realizes they’re not so special after all

NTA. Facilitate kids’ relationship with father. Reach out if needed

NTA for respecting your kids’ wishes, let them decide their relationships

“NTA. Dina learned the hard way: cheaters cheat. Good riddance.”

NTA. Standing your ground after being wronged.

NTA: No obligations to the mistress-turned-stepmom. Lesson learned ♀️

NTA: Ex’s mistress refuses to acknowledge her past actions. Kids’ choice.

Former stepparent’s perspective on custody battles and raising children

NTA: Stood your ground against unreasonable demands.

Karma bites ex-husband’s mistress in the a**!
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NTA: She got what she deserved. Stay in your lane

NTA: No wiping their sh*t off after they dumped on you!

NTA: Your kids don’t want her around, karma’s on your side
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Ex’s mistress using kids as an excuse to see yours? NTA.

NTA. Dina gets what she deserves. No obligations to her.
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NTA – Ex-husband’s mistress wants to play mom, but you’re not bitter.

Stepmother drama: Ex-husband needs to prioritize sibling relationships

NTA. Dina needs to back off and focus on her own family

Kids don’t want it, so NTA for not facilitating.
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