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If you play stupid games, you win stupid prizes.

Its as simple as that.

Well, thats a VIP pass to the bad decisions club.

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But their picture-perfect blended family came crashing down when the wife decided to rekindle things with her first husband.

And by rekindle I mean cheat.

After a few years and a couple more kids with her ex-turned-current hubby, karma was clearly working overtime.

Man refusing to babysit for ex, both sitting apart on a sofa, with tense body language.

Sadly, her husband was diagnosed with cancer, a truly heartbreaking situation.

And despite everything, the OP stepped up and started taking care of their shared son more often.

But that wasnt enough for her.

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He politely declined but then found himself feeling guilty.

Does he really owe hisex-wifea favor after everything she put him through?

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I get it.

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Its easy to feel guilty when someone is struggling, especially when kids are involved.

But lets be realour guy has zero obligation to care for children that arent his.

He signed up to be a dad, not a full-time rescue squad, for his exs life choices.

Couple playing with baby in a cozy living room, surrounded by books and plants.

Boundaries are everything in co-parenting, especially when theres a messy history involved.

Now, co-parenting doesnt mean you have to be besties with your ex.

It means doing whats best for the kids while keeping your sanity intact.

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And, if emotions are running high, communicate through neutral channels or, you know, lawyers.

Because the effects ofcheatingdont just disappear after a breakup.

Cheating isnt just a one-time oopsieits a trust-annihilating, relationship-torching disaster that can stay with you even for years.

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Its like setting your house on fire and then being shocked when you have nowhere to live.

A support system that no longer wants to deal with you?

Yeah, that too.

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The moral of the story?

If you dont want long-term fallout, maybe dont blow up your own life.

Check out the results:

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