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Beginner November 2022

Canceling wedding due to sickness

Kathy, on April 17, 2021 at 7:10 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 7
Hello! I was originally supposed to be married October 2020. However, due to the pandemic and personal sickness, we postponed to October 2021. Without getting into too much detail, last year I was diagnosed with an aggressive tumor and had multiple surgeries leading up to the original date. At my annual check up, I just found out that I have another tumor and will need multiple surgeries this year too. I may also need treatment. Now that surgery is a definite, FH and I have decided that wedding planning was only stressful and we’d rather just have a small wedding with immediate family once my doctor clears me. This likely won’t be until next year. Last year when we postponed, FH’s parents called me “selfish” and said I should have just sucked it up for one day. Now, they are saying that I am selfish again and they don’t understand why “a week isn’t long enough for me to recover.” His family is NOT contributing or paying for the wedding. But their comments still hurt me deeply because we expected compassion from them. FH no longer wants to speak to them because of their behavior. However, I am very sensitive so now I am questioning if I am being selfish. Should I go against my doctor’s orders and have the wedding to avoid drama? Or should I do what’s best for my health and enforce boundaries here? I didn’t want conflict with my in-laws but it seems unavoidable at this point. Thanks in advance!

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Latest activity by AJ, on April 18, 2021 at 8:07 AM
  • Catherine
    Expert March 2023
    Catherine ·
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    I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this. Never go against the wishes of your doctor. You and your FH do what’s best for your health. Your in laws will absolutely regret this behavior when they are no longer in your lives. You don’t have to get married FOR THEM. Do what makes you feel safe and comfortable.
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    Liz ·
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    Or should I do what’s best for my health and enforce boundaries here?

    This is exactly what you should do. I’m so sorry that you’re going through these health issues, and taking care of yourself is absolutely the right thing to do here.

    I think your fiancé’s view of cutting contact with his parents is also the right decision. I’m floored at their lack of compassion and concern for you.

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  • Kimberly
    Super March 2021
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    You are not being overly sensitive. Your FILs are being insensible jerks. I’m glad FH is standing behind you and understands that they are being jerks. Sounds like he has the right idea to step back from them if they can’t understand your health is the most important.
    If you and FH truly want to get married sooner with immediate family only then do that. His immediate family doesn’t have to be included.
    Good luck to you!
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    Master July 2019
    Hannah ·
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    You should ALWAYS follow doctors orders for what's best for your health versus a party your in-laws want. I'm so sorry they are inconsiderate jerks. Your health will always come before an optional party. Get married in any way you wish.
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  • Sharon
    Super September 2021
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    I'm so sorry that you're going through such serious health issues. You shouldn't have to deal with other people's lack of empathy, especially from your future family. Glad to see that your FH has your back and your best interest at heart. You are absolutely NOT being selfish!! Your health comes above everything else. Do what's best for you, not what others want.
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  • Victoria
    Devoted June 2020
    Victoria ·
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    I love that you FH is standing up for you! That’s exactly what you should be doing!! Take your time and take care of you!! Ignore them and their remarkably disgusting behavior. That is not at all what family should do to each other. It’s horrifying.
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  • AJ
    Super October 2022
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    Your health and wellbeing is the most important thing, you are not being selfish at all!! That is horrible that your future in laws are being so insensitive and I'm sorry you have to deal with them when you are already facing the prospect of more surgery! Wishing you a speedy recovery and a happy marriage, whenever you decide that will happen.

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