Kids Abandoned Me for their Cheating Mom in Our Divorce Becuz Her New Husband Gave Them Jobs in...

[@lilagonzales1145]

Dragging their kids along for the sympathy/bribery card is absolutely Bullshit. Nice to know they inherited mom’s habits

[@Zeromegas]

And they bring the kids when they got deseperate and not in the 1st time they meet after 8 years. They do mot considere him part of their family

[@manutd316]

The mother trained them well every move they made was calculated to the end it's like saying go asked your dad if you need money/job 😂

[@ianmoritzplatapino3684]

the apple doesnt fall far from the tree

[@develyntwocentshenderson5739]

to quote someone 'some mistakes (choices) cannot be fixed'

[@aaronjames2250]

I think they already knew about the affair of they were trying to get him to forgive her so quick

[@Zeromegas]

The mother married two months after the divorce and none of the kids bring it to the bio dad

[@ianconness11]

They’re playing the long game. Gonna wait until he’s built a bond with the grandkids and then issue an ultimatum that if he doesn’t help them financially, they won’t let him see them anymore.

[@munchie3909]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@leduq2383]

or even longer game. He's old, single, and no other heir. They're going to wait for him to die to get that inheritance.

[@scaredpaul540]

obviously, they are there for inheritance

[@drmengus]

He's 58. They'll have to wait a loooong time

[@scaredpaul540]

@@drmengus If he say that they or their kids will inherit exactly 0 dollars, they will departure that day, guaranteed...no need for him to wait that long, he jyst need to be clear with them

[@jgabrielg]

I would have made it very clear not to expect any inheritance in the future. That would show how truly genuine they really are.

[@PinkMarshmallows]

Yep. OP's kids are playing the long game.

[@samhouston1288]

@@PinkMarshmallows He could have all his assets put into a trust that his kids can't touch, and give it all to his grandkids when they reach 18.

[@blackfire6009]

Smart, seeing them I wouldn't put it past them

[@Thaddius0]

@@PinkMarshmallows exactly. Plan 1: get that investor money... it didnt work -- Plan 2: bring the kids to his work to catch him off guard and try again for investor money... it didnt work -- Plan 3: send email to saying the both of you simultaneously realized OP was right. as soon as he responds, they immediately agree and play happy family

[@caleclown8122]

Op is the definition of "Men can't take the hint" like bruh they kinda made it clear from the beginning that they didn't want you

[@knightrider9876]

I mean, I believe in second chances, but OP needs to be more vigilant of his children's intentions

[@cl_0ud470]

Let's be real here, you're only calling him that because he's a man. A man = doormat A woman = manipulated

[@yeyosilver7067]

He's a father bro

[@TwiceStruck]

@@yeyosilver7067 And he's Right, He's Old-- Had this been 15 years earlier doubt he'd give a hoot about them as much...But He's getting Old...Priority change. Don't be surprise the Ex Wife suddenly tries to warm her way eventually

[@mnomadvfx]

@@yeyosilver7067 So what? 8 years is a long time to give your father the middle finger when he did nothing wrong to deserve it. They could have visited, they could have invited him to their weddings. They didn't. That's just plain cruel.

[@Allie_phelps]

They obviously came back because OP is making good money now and they need help. Who the hell tells their parent that they had absolutely nothing to do with for 8 years, that if they want to be apart of the grandchildren’s lives, they have to help out financially?!?! It’s obvious that they NEED help and they think they can use OP for financial support and it’s absolutely disgusting that they will only let OP be around their children IF OP pays them. OPs kids are spoiled brats that need a smack of reality. They’re grown adults, they need to learn to stand on their own 2 feet and stop relying on others to support their children.

[@RagnarokAvatar]

It's too late to repair the relationship with his kids, they got bought by their step-dad, but it's not too late for a relationship for the grandchildren, OP can make sure that they don't end up like their parents.

[@JPypa]

Why OP never gave up his parental rights is beyond me the moment those kids chose the AP is their last day as my family

[@mnomadvfx]

Parental rights only matter prior to children being recognised as legal adults who can make their own decisions about health, finances etc.

[@thudercrack301]

Damn straight you choose your cheating mother and her AP you're disowned goodbye good riddance see you never

[@markbigbadbear]

The kids were already adults and had left home. Parental rights only matter for children.

[@maskednil]

Because it's a fake story where the OP must be a beta wimpy loser, so that the drama will keep us hooked

[@madambutterfly1997]

They denied you access to their grandchildren and now you have no relationship of any kind with those grandchildren and now they're expecting you to also financially bankroll these grandchildren you have no relationship with

[@thecinnamonguy5127]

9:27 OP needs to tell them “ ok I’ll give you guys a chance but I’m not giving you a penny “ see how quick they stay in contact after

[@monicasalyer8875]

OP should tattoo "Sucker" on his forehead and "Welcome" on his back.

[@xx-caracardoza-xx7076]

I don’t get it. Am I slow?

[@lyraflow9154]

​@xx-caracardoza-xx7076 yes

[@sthrcnx]

Trying to not be a fool. Still ended up being a fool.

[@Oal248]

You must also be a special kind of stupid how did he end up being a fool bro literally trying to fix stuff before it's too late

[@akasiadiabi]

I get it in why op is suckered back to reconcile with his children and grand children, because ultimately he's still their dad and grandfather, he's getting old and lonely. Just stay vigilant, continue to have relationships with them but never give them any cents, cut them off your inheritance, except maybe some trust funds for you grandchildren that's it.

[@MatthewRatburg]

Those kids are ungrateful brats

[@richardbruce6613]

Just remember that in the back of their heads is still the idea that your money will go to them eventually! If life is good for you all then leave something for the grandkids but most should still go to either your friend and business partner or even employees that have been with you awhile!

[@Leoluvesadmira]

Who wants to bet he was also not the father

[@mamad4d561]

Yesterday I listened to this story and now when I was studying (when I study I think about anything but the book😂 ) I had an epiphomy the kids wanted to reconnect not because they wanted to have connection when the father but had planned for the inheritance.

[@sephoraamisikiala9742]

Karma is comming for them

[@DarkEinherjar]

"So blatantly obvious" Redundant redundancy is redundant.

[@dailyRddit]

that’s heartbreaking. It’s painful enough dealing with betrayal from a partner, but having your own kids turn their back on you for material gain?

[@bobothetroll2873]

If they're not there for your rise, they don't deserve you during your reign

[@Catherine.Dorian.]

He should build a relationship but make it clear he will never give them a single dime and any inheritance will be in a trust for their children, remove all monetary reward they can see. I also hope they both get cheated on so they can see how cruel they were to try and get him to take back a cheater and then have his kids side with a cheater

[@MrDryVice]

He even acknowledges he’s been a doormat and still can’t cut ties. What a fool

[@munchie3909]

They are his children. No matter what, a good father will always have some love for his kids. OP isn’t a fool, he’s a father.

[@MrDryVice]

@ just cause someone is your child, brother, mother, etc. it doesn’t matter. If you can’t cut people out of your life who treat you like a doormat, you’re an idiot

[@davidhamilton6883]

​@@munchie3909fuck that. Love is only unconditional to children and animals and these backstabbers are neither now. At some point you got to wash your hands of toxic people regardless of who they are to you as a person

[@LowTierKam]

​@@munchie3909nah he foolish

[@LowTierKam]

They didn't treat him like dad

[@jamescarlson2587]

The ex wife is incredibly selfish, especially being a sahm in the 2000s-2010s. A single income household was not realistic even for tradesmen and teachers at the time.

[@djmike9272]

I suggest making a will in advance just in case to protect your assets. People's true color always comes out when money is involved and gets magnified if they're desperate.

[@YukitoOnline]

OP's kids are going to play the long game. OP made a bad move in the end.

[@Censorthisbananahamock]

Never take back people into your life who treated you poorly. Best way to screen out the gold diggers, is to tell them you can reconnect, but there will be no financial help, it's only about reconnecting.

[@tobashawilks4601]

You is a good man OP. I would’ve told them leeches to kick rocks. They gonna use you thru the love of your grand babies

[@BrownLove7562]

OK. After listening to this doozy of a story, I honestly still don’t believe the children are genuine. Maria cheated on OP, got married in less than six months after the divorce. Mind you, the children are already older. So it’s not like they were kids. I digress… Mariah is a scumbag. She’s the one who broke up the family. But the kids are no better. For eight years, OP tried to get in touch with his children, but there was no communication, not a single text, not a single call, not a single visit. They went through getting married, having children WITHOUT OP. The only reason I still don’t trust them, because I still feel like they’re using their children to get to OP. Very little, but very consistent of breaking down his emotional wall. Even if they’re not showing it. Those excuses that Maria and her husband were gonna always be at every event is just straight BS. Maria knew what she did was wrong. So instead of them facing OP and facing the repercussions of their actions, especially Maria, they very stupidly, decides to shun OP and expect him to welcome them back with open arms. Delulu they must be… 🙄 OP can build a relationship with the grandkids, but he needs to be very, very vigilant with his kids. I would say-when OP reaches that time when he wants to retire, he should just give ownership to someone else other than his children. When he passes on, leave most of his inheritance to the grandkids. Set up a trust fund: the clause to the trust fund should be once they reach of age and they are deciding what they want to do whether it be go to college or just start a job or new business, the money that he saved in the inheritance can go towards their future. Any other clause should be nobody, but his lawyer would have access to the funds. I would give a very small amount to his kids, and leave a note stating why he gave them that small amount. But hey 🤷🏾, that’s just me. I know I’m rambling on and on, but oh well.

[@mnomadvfx]

Definitely not. To shun him for 8 years when he was the wronged parent in the divorce is 100% cracked, job security or not.

[@madambutterfly1997]

If they were genuine about wanting a relationship they would have came around years ago

[@akumamako1119]

Your kids cut you off for years you've never seen your grandkids and now suddenly they're back with their hands out? No.

[@johnpatricklim4509]

story 1: op should have stayed no contact....these leeches only came back to drain out op....

[@michellealinateague9892]

Story 1: block, file a protection order for harassment and press charges for stalking.

[@CaAnPeSe4ever]

The rotten kids should learn that actions have consequences.

[@southgamez]

I feel the kids are using the grandkids as a way to swipe the inheritance from OP. They realize that they already screwed up and OP isnt getting any younger and doesnt have too many years left in him, so they came up with a long game plan to use the grandkids to grow close to the OP so in they are the sole inheritors of his assets in the will. It is also a plus if they are slowly rebuilding the relationship as father and child that they might end up back as the inheritors if the OP forgives them. This plan of theirs if its as I think is truly insidious, and is them trying to drain OP for everything he has after he dies.

[@oneuup2490]

They are going to play the long game with Opie and he is going to deserve every bit of embarrassment he's going to get out of it.

[@wolfvane16]

I hope OP has a iron clad will where ever thing is lift to the grandkids

[@thematrix2661]

betrayed him and choose the other dude, he should tell them to go ask their mom and new father, he should not ever invested in any thing they do ever,if he have the money he can start a business himself and make more money.

[@SpikeRazzor]

They came cause of his grandkids, the same grandkids they kept away from him LOL!

[@blakangel216]

Sorry OP, your kids are totally using you. Using their kids as the excuse was so disgusting it’s shameful. Please OP, pay attention to the red flags, one of your grandchildren is freaking 4 and you never met them. Now you’re good enough? Not your monkey not your show.

[@TessaBainCNM]

What makes it pretty clear that they were lying when they showed up at the door is that they had turned him down from seeing the grandchildren because of the mother. If they had decided it was time to get back in his life, regardless of what the mother wanted, then that wouldn't have happened. Anything after that is icing on the lie cake. I guess hopefully he gets to know his grandkids, but I wouldn't bet on it not being a long con.

[@CasHawj-f5l]

This guy's a walking doormat

[@doncjack5913]

Stay NC. They chose this path.

[@WendelChavesNightingale]

Doormat got manipulated

[@Aletta87]

This situation sounds similar to what happened to my grandfather

[@Cornealia28]

Counselor. They're legally bound to be confidential but also a good neutral sounding board.

[@AHFAN11]

if they really cared about him they would have at least invited him to their weddings

[@mnomadvfx]

Even without the weddings they could have just visited with their spouses and children. The excuse about the mother being bothered makes no sense unless they were literally keeping tabs on them 24/7 or some equally stupid crap.

[@Whityplayz]

Bruh they left op for 8 years and still op is having doubts whether he should help them or not? Just say no and say where you all were for 8 years ??

[@MKTANIME-g3j]

The faster you forget the less it hurts

[@eskimolost2012]

Kids choose wrong and never include op in there wedding and grandkids lives and never seen op in past 8 years of no contact and only want op in there lives cause op make something in himself as co owner now that step dad business is sold they lost there job. Now that op has money they now want to reconcile cause op has money and black mail op saying money is for grandkids. Would tell them I aint dad since you cut me off but when step-dad is cutting you off now all of a sudden that bio dad has a company he started now need to reconcile? Yea right i am in my mid 50s but I can make or adopt a kid

[@LygarZeroX]

would be funny if he just decided to start a whole new family. but I dont think he has the energy for that

[@h0mewOrkh3lp3r11]

OP should have made it very clear that he doesn’t care what happens to them or their spawn.

[@DreadedVsg]

Tf the grandkids do? Be born?

[@LowTierKam]

​@@DreadedVsgyes

[@eskimolost2012]

Would tell them I have no kids. I mean op can have other kids as well

[@jessdmppl]

Kids are playing the long game and OP is a doormat of that game. Ofc, if OP add the gkids to the will, then the parents will have access to that $$

[@RMEDiary]

gavin? GAVIN!!

[@CBTenthusiast-lc6sn]

so, their (grand plan) to make up for 8 years of neglect not and putting a homewrecker and adulterer before him at every opportunity after accepting a bribe from them. was to let him have the privilege of investing in there (totally wont fail) business. yeah, he should have cut them off completely and used the legal system to crowbar his way into his grandkids lives if he had too grandparents' rights and all. also, anyone got a link to the original reddit story?

[@taylordaenzer4852]

It's not your fault it's your wife's fault because she was cheating on him with her new husband because he didn't make that much money for a high school sport coach and his kids only cared about his real dad's money because they're in trouble and that's not right and she should pay for her actions and go to hell for what she has done to him and if you guys can't see that then you guys are delusional and she doesn't deserve anything for cheating on him with her new husband because he didn't make that much money for a high school sport coach and his kids only cared his real dad's money because they're in trouble and you don't have to apologize for anything it's her fault not yours.

[@rally6148]

They knew about your wife's affair all along. Maybe you should start dating. There is nothing old about being 58

[@justisolated5621]

Please keep this background music, it's relaxing

[@disclaimerimnotasimp3880]

the kids dont want you bro

[@yeyosilver7067]

A doormat

[@ceded6543]

I don't agree with cheating but why wouldn't he go and get a second job or something that would bring in more money?

[@gotenblack2542]

that title

[@CBTenthusiast-lc6sn]

anyone have a link to the original reddit story?

[@changedmyname26]

Don't do it, they want your money not you, there is a difference

[@Raginggamer44]

Prefer the old music ngl

[@Gabriel_69.]

the daughter has a different name in update 2

[@DeamonSorrow]

I really hate this piano music in background, ugh

[@titiayo9]

What's the new music?

[@OnlyJuiceBob]

under a minute gang

[@to-goyo]

Under 3 minute gang...

[@shahtajali6321]

Whats the background music?

[@julienfavale7165]

Doormat

[@GoldsNarrations]

Hay

[@someone-iw1kc]

9 seconds and no views Bro fell off

[@meymos2385]

Hello

[@iwtbrnk]

YTA

[@Randomstories28]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jprLgnusaLGmp5Ysi=FxyVfWuCl3AcycGb

[@zohaad13887I]

first

[@franciscopereira2341]

So naive...his kids just realised they fucked up on the approach and because of that they wont get the money for their company idea BUT, OP is gonna die rich, so of they just give him some kind of relationship with the grandkids, a clear soft spot for OP, they will get all that money once OP dies. They are counting on that. That is the only reason they want OP in their lives. And because OP will want to visit his grandchildren, they will use those meetings as a way to slowly make OP trust them and open up his wallet even before he dies. They are scammers hoping to slowly milk the cow until it dies and then they will get the rest of it.