Ex-Wife’s Tragic Loss : Man Refuses to Offer Condolences

Picture this: you divorced your cheating ex-wife five years ago and haven’t spoken to her since. She marries the guy she cheated on you with, and then he tragically dies in a car accident. You find out, but feel nothing. Then you bump into her in public, and she tries to talk to you. What do you do? Our friend here decided to shut her down and walk away. Now, he’s wondering if he’s in the wrong for not offering condolences. Grab your popcorn, folks, because this story has it all: small-town drama, infidelity, and a moral dilemma!

The Divorce

Small Town Gossip ️

Moving On

The News ️

Feeling Nothing

The Encounter ‍♂️

Shutting It Down ‍♂️

The Friend’s Call ☎️

Wife’s Opinion

Funeral Drama ⚰️

Guilt Creeping In

No Condolences for the Cheating Ex?

Our protagonist divorced his cheating ex-wife five years ago and hasn’t spoken to her since. She married her affair partner, but he recently died in a car accident. Our guy found out but felt nothing. Then, he bumped into her at a local farmers market, and she tried to talk to him. He shut her down and walked away. Now, her friend is calling him out for not offering condolences, and he’s starting to feel guilty. Was he too harsh, or is he justified in his actions? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation… ️‍♀️

No sympathy for ex-wife’s loss

Divorced couple’s tragic loss sparks debate on compassion and decency

Ex-husband’s coping mechanism is to treat ex-wife as a stranger

A reminder to seek therapy and let go of past hurt.

User criticizes man for refusing condolences to cheating ex-wife.

Refusing to talk doesn’t make you TA

No contact, no condolences. NTA. Plain and simple.

Infidelity aside, lacking compassion for ex-wife’s loss is wrong

Ex-wife lost her husband, approached ex-husband, NAH in situation

OP could have offered condolences despite ex-wife’s infidelity

Don’t let mistakes define you. Compassion is important ❤️

Amidst a difficult situation, being kind will never hurt.

Ex-husband’s lack of condolences to grieving ex-wife

Lack of compassion criticized. Don’t be a heartless

No obligation to offer condolences to abusive ex-spouse

Perspective and forgiveness after tragedy. Missed opportunity for closure.

Ex-husband faces harsh judgement for not speaking to ex-wife.

No condolences, no fake sympathy. NTA for keeping distance.

Refusing condolences after a loss makes you the a-hole

Former spouse shows no sympathy after tragic loss

User calls out lack of compassion in grieving situation.

No obligation to offer condolences if insincere. NTA

When a tragic loss can’t mend old wounds

Offer condolences to ex-wife, even if she sucks. YTA if not

No obligation to offer condolences after divorce

Showing compassion can go a long way

Dismissive ex-husband receives rightful YTA judgement for lack of empathy

Ex-wife’s tragic loss, but NTA for not offering condolences.

Man’s refusal to offer condolences to ex-wife after tragedy.

YTA comment: Lack of sympathy and advice on therapy.

Ex-husband criticized for shutting down ex-wife without hearing her out ‍♂️

Compassion is important, but boundaries should also be respected.

No sympathy for ex’s loss, NTA.

Ex-wife cheated, remarried, seeks validation from NTA ex-husband

Man’s lack of empathy towards ex-wife’s loss labeled YTA

NTA comment defends OP’s decision not to offer condolences.

History is history. NAH. No need for condolences.

Respectful boundaries after divorce. NTA

Choose your own path, don’t let anyone force you

No obligation to offer condolences, NTA. Keep distance and silent.

Being honest about not offering condolences – NTA

Refusing condolences? YTA. Have a soul, say sorry

Compassionate but not obligated: NTA for not offering condolences

Taking care of your own emotional wellbeing is important. NTA

Refusing condolences to ex-wife’s tragedy. NTA or ESH?

No sympathy for ex-wife who cheated. NTA.

Blaming the victim? Engage with caution.

Surviving ex-wife gets no condolences after tragic loss

Choosing to distance oneself during a tough time

Focus on healing, not ex’s opinion. NTA for moving on

Choosing not to console ex-wife after cheating is justified.

Equal compassion: NTA’s response to ex-wife’s tragic loss

Divorce means duty ended. No kids involved. NTA

Cutting ties after divorce is okay, NTA

Setting boundaries after a breakup does not make you a**hole.

Cutting off toxic friends? NTA says commenters.

Karma strikes back: Ex-wife gets no condolences from NTA commenters

Moving on from an ex – NTA comment section

Setting boundaries with abusers is crucial

Divorce is better than cheating. NTA for feeling this way.

Community supports man’s decision not to offer condolences to ex-wife

No sympathy for ex-wife’s tragedy, justified by broken trust.

Ex stands alone in grief, man not obligated to offer condolences

No obligation to offer condolences, NTA. Tragic loss

Cutting ties with ex: NTA for not offering condolences

Avoiding public confrontation, NTA for not offering condolences.

Polite but firm: Ex-wife cheated and lost access. NTA

Standing up for yourself after betrayal. NTA

Cutting off communication with ex-spouse after a tragic loss

Ex-husband refuses condolences after ex-wife’s tragic loss

Moving on after a failed marriage, no need to offer condolences