Imagine being married for 15 years, only for your spouse to develop feelings for a coworker and eventually leave you. That’s exactly what happened to one man who recently shared his story online. After his wife’s infidelity and their subsequent divorce, he’s faced with a dilemma: should he invite his ex-wife on a family trip or bring his new girlfriend instead? The drama unfolds as he makes a decision that leaves his ex-wife heartbroken and questioning his actions.
Wife’s Confession Rocks Marriage ️

Husband’s Hopes Dashed

Marriage Goes Downhill

Wife’s Surprising Reaction

Divorce Officially on the Table

Life After Divorce

Family Trip Invitation ️

New Girlfriend Joins the Trip

Ex-Wife Not Invited

Ex-Wife’s Reaction

Ex-Wife’s Suggestion ♀️

Husband’s Stance on the Trip ♂️

Ex-Wife Heartbroken

Ex-Wife’s Tears

Man’s Dilemma

To Invite or Not to Invite: The Family Trip Dilemma ♂️
This man’s marriage crumbled after his wife fell for a coworker and left him for her new lover. Now, faced with the decision of whether to invite his ex-wife on a family trip or bring his new girlfriend, he chooses the latter, leaving his ex-wife heartbroken. She suggests they go as a family, like they used to before the divorce, but he’s ready to move on and settle into his new life. His ex-wife is left in tears, and he can’t help but feel like a jerk. But is he really in the wrong, or is he justified in his decision? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation… ️♀️
Ex-wife’s hypocrisy and double standards exposed. NTA.

Ex-wife left him, now wants a free vacation? NTA

Divorced man excludes ex-wife from family trip, justified? NTA

Ex-wife excluded from family trip, NTA according to commenters. Suggestions to protect belongings and put cameras in the house to avoid any potential issues.

Divorced parent defends decision to exclude ex from family vacation

Ex-wife wanted open marriage, bought house with someone else. NTA.

Kids love girlfriend, friends invited whole family. Excluded wife justified?

Commenter defends OP’s decision, calls ex-wife hypocritical

Divorce means no family trips together. NTA

Commenter questions the wisdom of inviting the girlfriend on the family trip.

Commenter advises to exclude girlfriend from family trip after divorce

Engaging NTA comment with a humorous reply

ESH in a complicated situation. Ex has no right to make demands, but introducing new girlfriend so soon and on a family trip is questionable.

ESH. Commenters criticize parents for selfishness and damaging their kids. ♂️

Open relationships are not one-way streets

Ex-wife excluded from family trip after taking a trip alone

Divorcee expects too much? Commenters side with ex-husband.

Commenter raises valid concerns about kids’ attachment to new girlfriend

Putting the children first during a tumultuous time.

Ex-wife left but still wants married life? NTA says commenter

Ex-wife drama, but NTA prevails. Update coming soon

Ex-wife initiated separation, OP not heartless for excluding her. NTA

Commenter gives NTA judgment and parenting advice with concern
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Ex-wife’s hypocrisy and narcissism exposed by NTA comment.

Divorce doesn’t mean obligation. NTA

NTA. Separated people need to let go and accept consequences.

New girlfriend on family vacation weeks after divorce?

Co-parenting is tough, but excluding ex from trip is understandable.

Overheard conversation leads to teenage discovery

Ex-wife excluded from trip, commenters side with OP.

Divorce means it’s over! NTA

Ex-wife can’t have it both ways. NTA for putting foot down

Excluded ex-wife from family trip, NTA but messy situation ♂️

Commenter confirms NTA for excluding ex-wife from family trip

Setting firm boundaries with ex after divorce.

Commenter defends NTA judgement and questions ex-wife’s behavior.

Moving on from ex: NTA comment gets support

Divorced dad seeks advice on excluding ex-wife from family trip

Excluded ex-wife gets roasted for being a ‘dog in a manger’

Ex-wife wants both family dynamic and new relationship? NTA handled well.

New girlfriend ruins family trip for ex-wife? ESH.

Enjoy your trip without her! NTA, take your kids

Divorce doesn’t mean obligation. NTA
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Divorced dad’s new girlfriend causes family trip drama. ESH.

Divorce is hard on everyone involved. NTA for excluding ex-wife.

Co-parenting with a self-absorbed ex: NTA for excluding her

Empathy on the internet? A rare sight
