According to the account, the two women do not have a relationship beyond necessary interactions at shared events for the children. The mom noted that she has maintained clear limits since the divorce, communicating only with her former husband about their own children and avoiding any attempts by his partner to create a blended or collaborative dynamic.
When approached about providing regular childcare for the other woman’s daughter, she declined, pointing to the history of the affair and expressing that she did not feel obligated to take on the responsibility. Her ex-husband and his partner objected, accusing her of pettiness, while she argued that her answer was simply a boundary — and one she felt entitled to hold.
The story has sparked discussion about emotional labor, co-parenting expectations, and the extent to which past harm shapes present obligations. Read more below.