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Blending familys can be a true joy, but there are tricky elements too. From merging households, to deciding where to spend the holidays, this is the place to give and get support on all things family.

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Weddings bring out the worst in people?
Wedding, on May 18, 2018 at 1:17 PM

Does anyone feel that way. I am trying to stay calm but my anxiety is off the roof. First my BM trying getting out of the wedding because she said she can't afford it *yet she was taking a vacation *,...

OrangeCrush, May 18, 2018 3 141
Carrie
My Maid of honor got engaged
Carrie, on May 16, 2018 at 2:02 PM

Okay so, my very dear friend of ten years is my maid of honor. I got engaged in January and she made a plan to help me go shopping for a dress. The day of the appointment she asks her boyfriend of...

MrsV1027, May 18, 2018 22 732
Darbie
Future sil Drama
Darbie, on May 15, 2018 at 9:29 AM

This is a long story but I need advice... I orginally asked my future SIL to be a bridesmaid when we first got engaged (Oct '16) because I considered her a friend and her and my fiance are VERY close...

Miaaa, May 15, 2018 13 425
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Annoying Family
Nicole, on May 4, 2018 at 12:04 AM

Just needed to vent about family issues. My dad and I barely have a relationship at all. We talk maybe once a year and I see him once every few years. He lives with his sister. I sent out my...

Nicole, May 11, 2018 6 176
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Second Marriage- Who Do i Have To Invite?!
Paige, on May 11, 2018 at 10:31 AM

My first marriage was an elopement including immediate family and no friends. Reception was a dinner with no dancing. My fiance has never been married before and wants us to have a traditional...

Jennifer, May 11, 2018 3 657
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Ultimatums from Mom
M Juliette, on May 10, 2018 at 5:11 PM

So things haven’t been working out with my aunt, who is my coordinator. it seems like after it getting more closer to the date we’ve argued more about religion, she tells me I will regret my decision...

A, May 11, 2018 13 666
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Family has become unsupportive and difficult
Arielle, on April 28, 2018 at 9:38 PM

My family was initially very supportive of my engagement. In the past few months, for reasons I would rather not go into, my immediate family has revoked their support. My parents told me that they...

Michelle, May 2, 2018 6 255
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Inviting a family members ex help
Danica , on May 1, 2018 at 9:37 PM

I need some advice. Should I invite my brothers ex to my wedding. Background: My brother and I are very close (or we use to be, he can be distant when in a relationship ). He dated a girl for four...

Michelle, May 2, 2018 2 409
houstonbride2be
Friend acting weird?
houstonbride2be, on May 2, 2018 at 1:11 PM

Ok a little background. I'm having two weddings, I've already had the first which was a traditional wedding due to my husband's ethnicity. I was very apprehensive about this wedding taking away from...

Gipperkm, May 2, 2018 44 1,106
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Preparing for a Catholic wedding with a non-catholic fiancé?
Grace, on April 12, 2018 at 6:32 AM

I was born and raised in the Catholic church and am planning on marrying my fiancé at the parish I have been a lifelong member of. I have to call the parish office today to get the ball rolling since...

Eleanor, Apr 30, 2018 14 368
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Not supportive family
Vanessa, on April 27, 2018 at 3:20 PM

I dont even know where to begin this is going to be long. Throughout my wedding planning process Ive been so happy to see the outpouring of love and support from all of my/our friends and my fiancees...

Jeleebeenz, Apr 28, 2018 5 166
Nicole
Widow-bride dress color
Nicole, on April 24, 2018 at 12:12 AM

I'm going to be gettig married - round two! I'm super excited, but I wonder... Is it weird to honor my late first husband by not wearing white? And if I do, should I do champagne or something all out...

MaltedMilk, Apr 27, 2018 4 509
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Hurt my sister's feelings
Yes16, on April 25, 2018 at 8:49 AM

I went dress shopping with my mom this weekend and found my dress! I didn't invite anyone else. I wanted the quality time with Mom and my sister's fashion opinions are so strong I was afraid I would...

Yes16, Apr 25, 2018 10 231
Meet_The_Clarks
Weddings bringing out the worst in family..
Meet_The_Clarks, on April 23, 2018 at 4:29 PM

Why do weddings seem to bring out the worst in family? I don’t get it. It’s supposed to be a happy time to celebrate 2 people falling in love. My sister and fsil battled it out over $100 for...

MrsV1027, Apr 25, 2018 22 1,231
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Do we really have to invite 2nd cousins?
Jill, on April 18, 2018 at 11:46 AM

I see my 2nd cousins once a year & don't talk to them all year. They're all in their 20's & my 1 first cousin has 5 kids! We want to do a plus 1 for everyone, but for that family, that's 12...

Mrs Abbey, Apr 23, 2018 3 1,000
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Junior Bridesmaid Dresses?
CaseyinOK, on April 17, 2018 at 10:30 AM

My youngest sister is too young to be a bridesmaid but too old to be a flower girl. I thought about having her carry my train as a junior bridesmaid or bridal attendant. My bridesmaids are paying for...

Jo, Apr 19, 2018 3 245
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My dad doesn’t want to come
Lex, on April 17, 2018 at 3:32 PM

So long story short my dad is a narcissist and hates my whole family (mostly his parents and anyone who associates with them). He hasn’t talked to them in almost 4 years so when I told him I was...

GoodMOB, Apr 17, 2018 3 167
Future Mrs.
Marrying into a Vietnamese family - advice
Future Mrs. , on April 17, 2018 at 10:19 AM

Hi ladies and gents, My heart is heavy and I am scared to move forward with marriage. My future mother-in-law has been acting very different (controlling, demanding, and rude) the past month. She's...

Future Mrs., Apr 17, 2018 12 2,383
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Junior Groomsmen gifts
Deb, on April 15, 2018 at 4:12 PM

So I bought these cute white metal pails personalized with the names of our Junior groomsmen who are ages 10 and 7. What are some ideas of things to put in them? Besides candy. THANKS

Deb, Apr 17, 2018 2 174
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Porn, ok or not?
Courtney, on April 11, 2018 at 6:28 PM

Hi guys. Still new here, but I wanted opinions that weren’t biased and from other women in general. My FH and I don’t sleep together every night because we are under my parents roof and it’s a matter...

Courtney, Apr 15, 2018 7 664
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