Rejecting the Ex-Wife

**Overview** Three years ago, User discovered his wife, Mary, was having an affair with a coworker she had known for only three months. Despite his attempts to save their marriage, she insisted on pursuing the relationship, ultimately leading to their divorce in early 2022. The divorce resulted in User keeping his pension and house but losing half of his 401(k). The impact on their three children was significant. Their oldest son cut ties with his mother, while their other son also stopped communicating with her. Their daughter maintains a strained relationship with her mother, often ending conversations feeling more upset. Four months post-divorce, Mary reached out, admitting her mistake and asking to return. She revealed that her new partner was an alcoholic and verbally abusive, squandering her money. User rejected her plea, telling her to deal with the consequences of her actions. Over the past year, Mary’s attempts to reconnect increased, especially after learning User had started a new relationship. She also sought help when their son excluded her from his wedding, but User ignored her requests. He feels she deserves the pain for destroying their family. Recently, Mary ended her relationship with her partner due to his irresponsibility and drinking problems. He had wasted her 401(k) and totaled her car while drunk driving. Despite her plight, User takes satisfaction in her misery. User and his new partner plan to vacation in Hawaii, a trip he and Mary once dreamed of taking. He relishes the idea of her suffering in her current circumstances, while he enjoys his new life.