Divorce is never easy, especially when infidelity is involved. Our heartbroken mom (42F) and her ex-husband (45M) were together for 20 years and share a beautiful daughter, Joceline (14F). Five years ago, they got divorced due to his infidelity, leaving our mom devastated. Now, her ex is getting married to the woman he cheated with, and mom doesn’t want to take Joceline to the wedding. But when her ex asks for a favor, things get even more complicated.
The Divorce
His New Love
The Wedding Approaches
Protecting Joceline’s Bond with Dad ❤️
The Compromise
The Favor
Mom’s Answer: Absolutely Not ❌
The Bride’s Excuse
Joceline’s Reaction
Family Drama
Mom’s Dilemma
Should She Put Her Feelings Aside? ♀️
Our heartbroken mom is torn between her own feelings and her daughter’s happiness. She doesn’t want to take Joceline to her ex’s wedding, but her refusal has caused a rift between them. Now, she’s facing backlash from her ex’s family and is unsure if she should put her feelings aside for her daughter’s sake. What do you think? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotional situation…
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Honesty is the best policy with kids
Protecting daughter’s well-being and teaching her about healthy relationships. ✌️
Co-parenting doesn’t mean sacrificing boundaries. NTA.
NTA for not taking daughter to ex’s wedding. OP should have a heart-to-heart with daughter and explain why. ♀️
Creative solutions suggested for daughter attending dad’s wedding without mom.
NTA. Ex is an extreme A H. Heartless jerks should help.
Mom refuses to take daughter to ex’s wedding. Commenters suggest alternatives. NTA.
Mom not obligated to take daughter to ex’s wedding.
Ex’s wedding invite feels like a calculated attack
Setting boundaries for daughter’s sake. Honest explanation is key
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Commenter suggests telling daughter about divorce, replies agree with timing
Family members sending hate messages, but won’t pick up daughter?
14-year-old daughter caught in the middle of divorce drama. NTA.
Explain calmly why you can’t take her, without trashing dad.
NTA for refusing to take daughter to wedding. Husband is slimy.
NTA. Take her but tell her why you divorced.
Don’t let your ex control the narrative. Hold the Truth Card.
NTA for refusing to take daughter to ex’s wedding
Mother not obligated to take daughter to ex’s wedding. ♀️
Daughter’s old enough to know the truth about cheating dad
Ex prioritizes strangers over daughter, NTA for not helping.
Support daughter’s decision, reveal ex’s infidelity to his family
Mom is NTA for refusing to take daughter to ex’s wedding
NTA. Don’t let them manipulate you. You owe him nothing.
Divorce reason matters, but NTA for not taking daughter.
Ex tries to pit daughter against mom for wedding attendance. NTA.
Ex’s family is toxic and he should take responsibility. NTA
Mom not the a**hole for refusing to take daughter to ex’s wedding ♀️
Father should take responsibility, NTA for not enabling laziness
Honesty is the best policy . Your daughter deserves the truth.
Mom refuses to take daughter to ex’s wedding . NTA. Poor planning and boundaries needed.
Putting your child first – NTA wins!
Commenter questions ex’s lack of effort and prioritization.
Ex backs out of deal to pick up daughter for wedding
Standing up for yourself and your daughter, NTA
Don’t let anyone rush your healing process
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Honesty is the best policy!
Ex’s new wife is a jerk, daughter old enough to know. NTA
NTA handled situation with grace, ex-husband needs to step up
Ex’s wedding drama: NTA mom refuses to attend, calls out ex’s lies
Be honest with your daughter about the situation. NTA
Honesty is the best policy. NTA
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Ex throws mom under bus for his poor planning
Agreement broken, NTA for not taking daughter to wedding
14yo daughter understands dad’s selfishness, NTA
Uber the in-laws? Creative solution
Honesty is the best policy when it comes to infidelity ❤
Co-parenting drama: Dad relying on mom to be the ‘bad guy’
Daughter’s awareness doesn’t justify mom’s behavior
Honesty is the best policy, even if it’s uncomfortable.
Ex’s wedding drama: NTA for refusing to take daughter.
Honesty is the best policy . Time to come clean.
Compromise for the child’s sake , not about the parents’ issues.
Hold him accountable! NTA comment calls for ex’s responsibility
No ride for daughter to ex’s wedding? NTA has options
NTA. Mom advised to teach daughter dignity and self-respect.
Daughter’s dad’s wedding, mom not obliged. NTA wins.
Protect your bond with your daughter and tell her the truth
Ex tries to guilt mom into taking daughter to wedding
Divorced parents discuss wedding transportation etiquette. NTA wins.
Honesty is the best policy with your daughter
Ex’s wedding is manipulative. Daughter old enough to understand divorce. NTA
Ex’s family calls her a ‘b*tch’ for not taking daughter.
Honesty is the best policy.
Honesty is key in explaining why you won’t attend wedding
Ex’s family trying to take advantage, redirect daughter’s efforts. NTA
Ex’s wedding still painful, NTA for not attending. Explain why.
To tell or not to tell? The dilemma of protecting relationships.
