Divorce is rarely pretty. Although it means that two people who no longer work together can go their separate ways and be happier alone or with someone else, it's a messy process. From custody arrangements to dividing assets, it's heartbreaking when two people have to take a life they've built together and split it in half. Of course, in an ideal situation, the couple tries to get the process done as amicably as possible, but we say most for a reason. Others, unfortunately, approach the divorce in the most spiteful, immature, and petty as possible. These Redditors who shared their experiences of the craziest things their ex-spouse did to them after getting divorced have left us shook—truly— and show us just how petty people can get. If you're looking to feel better about your divorce, read these stories of total crazy. You can thank us later!
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Naturally, an Ex-anything has a negative connotation. They are a thing of the past and, usually, it is preferred that they stay there. But sometimes people are not so easily weeded out of our lives, and they come back to make things just about as difficult as they can. It can be extremely frustrating, but who are we if we don't have an antagonist in our life?
Getting divorced when you have kids adds an extra layer of 'complicated' to an already difficult situation, and custody arrangements can get tricky. When you're not living with the person you're co-parenting with, figuring out your schedules in advance is crucial for ensuring adequate childcare backup if something comes up. If you have to rely last-minute on your ex-partner to look after your child on a day you were supposed to have them, it can cause stress and pressure, especially if they have to reschedule things. One dad experienced something similar to this and posted his predicament on Reddit's Am I The A—hole. He explained how his ex-wife had asked him last-minute to watch their child on her day after failing to sort out adequate backup childcare, which meant he had to miss work. He lost money as a result, and so he asked his wife for the money to cover his losses.
A woman posted on the subreddit Am I The A-Hole wanting to know whether her former husband's new wife was unreasonable in requesting that she change her married name. The new wife texted the former wife asked her to revert to her maiden name, "Because we are married now, and I'm his wife. I should be the only one with his last name." The OP wrote that she and her ex, "have not been married for over 12 years. The reason I did not change my name is due to all my professional certifications and licenses. Ex and I agreed when we got divorced that it was too much of a hassle to change everything, and I would keep my last name the same to avoid the stress and headache of having to do that."
Of course, Redditers jumped to her defense and calling out the new wife for being unreasonable, as well as her former husband for indulging the nonsense. See what you think of this ridiculous woman.
