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Katie
Just Said Yes July 2020

Evil sister in law

Katie, on October 17, 2019 at 10:43 AM Posted in Family and Relationships 1 10
I need some advice,


So here’s a long back sorry:

We all know when it comes to planning a wedding, it’s already super stressful, but I have been dealing with the anti-Christ, my future sister in law. My FH and I have been together for 7 years, and him and his little sister (15 months apart) share the same friend group. For the past 7 years she has been HATFUL to me. Wouldn’t invite me to things, leave me out of conversations, talk down to me in front of her/ his friends, ect. She also is the only girl in their family, all the siblings and all the cousins are boys. They also grew up with out a mom so EVERYONE and I mean everyone has let her have her way. Soooo she still thinks this way at 26 year old.

When it came to the Engagement, she wanted to help (because she wanted to be the center of attention) so despite everything my friends told my FH, he let his sister plan it. She only invited her friends, didn’t invite any of my friends until the week of, and didn’t invite any of my family.

Long story long, I made her a brides maid, she pissed me off, when my FH told her she hurt my feelings, and that it would mean a lot to him if she apologized to me, she told him, “you don’t want me to text her because it won’t end well.” excuse me?!? So, I took her out of the bridal party. Later on, we decided to have a Destination wedding, she throws a fit because 1. She’s not in the bridal party that doesn’t exist anymore 2. She can’t bring her kids 3. It’s in Mexico and not in Hawaii (yeah I didn’t get it either) 4. That her BOYFRIENDS family isn’t invited. (THIS ISN'T YOUR DAY)

She goes on on to tell him she hates me. That we are not allowed to see her kids, tells their friends that they can’t be friends with us anymore, makes the family have separate dinners because she doesn’t want to be around us, blocks me on Facebook and tells everyone that she’s not going to our wedding. (Okay sis 💁🏼‍♀️)

Flash forward to now, she is asking my FH for info regarding the wedding because she can’t see our Facebook page because she blocked me. He GIVES her the info and says that She can’t see anything because she has me blocked, next she says, “oh well I thought I would still be able to see the post. But will you keep me updated?” (Don’t be dumb, you know how social media works)

This is already so stressful, I don’t want her there. She always finds a way to ruin something, and I that’s all I will be thinking about on my big day.


I know jealous sister in laws are a common thing so what would you do? Uninvite her? Tell her to ack right if she wants to go? Or just let her go to the wedding and let her pout the whole time? Help!

10 Comments

Latest activity by Alejandra, on October 17, 2019 at 10:58 PM
  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    This sounds like more of a FH issue than a FSIL issue. Why is your FH letting someone talk about you and treat you this way? Why did he have that person plan your proposal? Why is he giving this person details about your wedding? It doesn't matter if it's his sister, you're about to be his wife and you should be the priority. If he doesn't stand up for you now, what does your future marriage look like? I would start by addressing the issues within your marriage before you try to approach the issues with your FSIL. If you and your FH aren't a united front, you're not going to get anywhere.

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  • V
    Champion July 2019
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    Oh geez. I had to deal with a lot of drama from my own sister. She threathed to drop out of the wedding because I didn't like the guy she was seeing at the time. She flipped out on her and told me she was out of the wedding and I could f off. Needless to say, everything went back to normal about two weeks after that when she dumped the guy. I also had issues with her about the dress and she got a new dress which I paid for 5 days before the wedding. She also didn't have money for hair and makeup which was optional and tried to guilt my mom and I into paying for it the morning of the wedding so I totally understand the problems you are going through. It sounds like she likes to be the center of attention which is exactly how my sister is. If she wants to be this difficult, I would let your fiance handle her since she is his sister. I never would have made her a bridesmaid if you didn't get along as bridesmaids are supposed to be someone you are close to. I am close to my sister, which is why she was in my wedding, even though she can be difficult to deal with.
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  • Amber
    Master February 2020
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    I agree with Caytlyn. Your FSIL is no doubt horrible, but your FH should have shut that down the first time she treated you poorly. The second my FMIL started to make our wedding about her, my FH immediately told her he would personally escort her out of our wedding if she caused drama. Your FH should be on YOUR side. If she treats you the way you say she does, he should be sticking up for you and telling her to stick it where the sun doesn't shine. FH loves his family to death, but if ANYONE treated me like that, he would go off on them in a heartbeat.

    To answer your questions though, she would 100% be uninvited if I was in your shoes. But it should be coming from your FH.

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  • Katie
    Just Said Yes July 2020
    Katie ·
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    He does stick up for me. Maybe not as “In your face” as I would like him to be, but he’s came along way. In his defense, he came to me and asked me if he should give her the info, and I was just happy she was making the effort so I told him yes. But then later that night, I just started thinking about all the crap she put us through with his family and friends. He told me he was going to have a talk with her, but he is so soft spoken im just Afraid she gonna run all over him and then cry to everyone that we’re evil and she has been left out of this whole thing and now she’s not invited to her own brother wedding because of me and blah blah blah.
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  • Cristy
    Master May 2021
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    If your "friends" are so shallow and so easily swayed that you are evil and she's a victim, then you don't really need them.

    Real friends would be able to see right through that b.s., and shut her down accordingly. People who actually know you probably know her too, and her desire for attention and drama. So I wouldn't worry too much about what your friends think. The real ones won't be swayed by her drama.

    I do think FH needs to stand up to her at every opportunity. He can still make his point in his soft spoken way. If she can't be nice, she can miss out.

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  • Katie
    Just Said Yes July 2020
    Katie ·
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    Exactly, I’m just as pissed with him as I am her. Like, you have let her treat me this way, But you need to start addressing it now. And he said he will and I have faith in him. But I’m not worried bout friends, more so my future in laws
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  • Tara
    VIP November 2016
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    This is a very difficult situation to be in and one I am not envious of you for having to deal with. I'm so sorry you're going through this, that's just awful. So my advice (and I wouldn't know first hand), first of all, tell your FH how you feel. You need to make sure he truly understands your thoughts and feelings and that you're on the same page. The last thing you want if for her to drive a wedge between the two of you, now or in the future. Very calmly explain to him how you perceive things and what you think. He may not see what you see because it's his sister and he's dealt with it his entire life. You shouldn't have to deal with her childish drama. Second, it's your day! Do what you want how you want. But with that being said, keep in mind that it is his sister and they have been close in relationship so he probably wants her there. Don't deprive him of that, IF it's what he truly wants. After discussing things with him, I would confront her. It will be awkward and uncomfortable but I think it might be necessary to move on. I would first try a friendly, calm approach and if that doesn't work, give her attitude like she's been giving you. She's being incredibly selfish and unreasonable and needs to grow up!

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  • Crystal
    Devoted October 2020
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    If she's requesting separate dinners and told you that you both can't see the kids, you should take her out. She sounds like someone who "you give them an inch and they take a mile". And if you really want to grind her gears, don't express anger. Tell her it's just a matter of fact.

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  • Teresa
    Devoted October 2020
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    This! Solid advice, don't show her that she is getting under your skin. Tell FH how you feel and let him deal with it. I worried for so long about things like this and the other people not directly involved not knowing my side (our side) of the story that I would get sick to my stomach. Now, I don't care if anyone knows my side.

    This is OUR life and OUR wedding day will be OUR day. Remind her of that and keep moving forward.

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  • Alejandra
    Super November 2021
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    I’m so sorry you have to deal with that. Believe me, I understand. FH’s oldest sister hated my guts before we ever met and she’s made it obvious since then. They actually haven’t spoken because of this. It’s pretty sad, and it makes me feel horrible. I am grateful, though, to know that he respects me and cares about me enough to stand up for me and for us. I think your FH needs to be tougher on her. If it helps, you could be there with him when they talk to make sure she doesn’t play the victim and mess with his head.
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