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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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No gifts from in-laws side
Gina, on June 20, 2023 at 2:32 PM

Going to start this out by saying that I understand that wedding gifts are appreciated, not expected and help from family is appreciated, but not expected. But this is a pretty odd coincidence. To set...

CM, Jun 21, 2023 11 1,088
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Picking my battles - mom is posting our "getting ready" photos...
The Sealpups, on September 20, 2019 at 8:28 PM

I'm not into social media that much aka I don't need validation from internet friends or the need to show off pictures. In fact, husband and I didn't announce or engagement nor did we post any wedding...

Melissa, Jun 16, 2023 22 1,015
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My future mother in law is trying to control the wedding planning
Olivia, on June 11, 2023 at 10:20 PM

Sorry for the long post. I recently got engaged and we’ve only just begun discussing wedding planning. No decisions made. Not discussing of budget or dates yet. Just talking out loud of possibilities...

CM, Jun 14, 2023 6 2,400 2
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In-laws and Relationships
Lisa, on May 26, 2023 at 7:47 PM

How close are you with your partner's family?

Lisa, Jun 13, 2023 11 184
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No Family Or Friends
M M, on June 12, 2023 at 2:19 AM

So my family doesn't really approve of my relationship. We've been together 11 years and have 4 kids together. We have had the good, bad, and ugly for sure. We have pretty much no friends. No family...

Michelle, Jun 12, 2023 7 183 1
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bm wants to back out because she doesn’t like our gm
Carla, on June 10, 2023 at 9:25 PM

Long story short, GM and BM dated and broke up and got into a huge argument when they ended things. My FH is managing the GM and I’m working with the BM. Our wedding is one month away and the bach...

Carla, Jun 12, 2023 16 263
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Still waiting for the proposal
Busy, on June 12, 2023 at 11:29 AM

I am at a lost and need advice. I hate that I still feel this way but I can't stop being annoyed that I don't have my ring yet. I have been with my boyfriend (I hate that word) for over 8 years now....

Michael, Jun 12, 2023 13 372 1
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Last Minute Grooms-woman
Lisa, on June 11, 2023 at 2:56 PM

My brothers wedding is right around the corner. A bit of backstory; my sister in law wanted to have a court and my brother did not. It was important to her to have her sisters a part of the wedding....

LM, Jun 11, 2023 3 117 1
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My cousin is a monster.
Rosalie, on January 31, 2023 at 9:57 PM

She just threatened to wear this to my wedding over text. I assume she already bought it or something like it. She did this to my sister. She wore an identical dress and a veil to my sister's wedding....

Breana, Jun 8, 2023 16 578 1
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He Lied and Gaslit Me It's Over
H.adam, on June 2, 2023 at 6:36 AM

I'm hoping to find other people out here right now to help me through this hellish nightmare that has been 2023. My husband of 9 months has been having an emotional relationship with the woman he told...

Maramayo, Jun 6, 2023 4 322
McKenzie
Debating uninviting friend who ruined my bachelorette party
McKenzie, on April 8, 2021 at 3:38 AM

This is long, but it’s important I provide details to get the full picture. The friend I am considering uninviting is someone who has been a part of my friend group since college. We even lived...

Rob, Jun 6, 2023 27 1,488
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Special Kind of Wedding: Complete Gender Role Reversal Wedding. Would that be okay in this day and age?
Casey, on August 2, 2021 at 8:18 AM

Repeating the title of the discussion as, it goes out of screen: Special Kind of Wedding, I would like. Complete Gender Role Reversal Wedding (including the special clothing). Would that be okay in...

Dave, Jun 6, 2023 19 5,035 1
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Niece not included
LISA, on June 1, 2023 at 2:41 PM

My stepdaughter is getting married and 10 days her dad and I have been married for 13 years and together for 17 years together. We have five kids. His daughter is getting married. My daughter has a...

CM, Jun 5, 2023 9 457
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Now Debating My Sister as Maid of Honor
Lilly, on May 25, 2023 at 10:52 PM

My Fiancé and I got engaged in December in New York City and it was amazing. Over Christmas when my sister had come to visit my family, I had asked her to be my maid of honor at the time she didn’t...

Jacks, Jun 5, 2023 8 469 1
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Birthdays and Wedding
Sarah, on May 30, 2023 at 3:37 PM

I keep seeing these TikTok’s where their friends didn’t wish them a happy birthday so their not invited to their wedding anymore. Should I do this? My save the dates already went out to them.

Marlee, Jun 2, 2023 6 220
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i don't think my family likes my husband ...
Lewenski, on May 31, 2023 at 9:48 PM

I'm starting to believe my family doesn't like my husband. At first they seemed to love him but now years later they have distanced themselves from me a lot. I can't say the reason why because they...

Veronica, Jun 1, 2023 5 391
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My fiance asked me 2 months ago and hasn't announced it to his family or adult kids
Jill, on May 19, 2023 at 2:56 PM

My feelings are hurt because my fiance won't let me announce our engagement publicly until he tells his adult kids we are engaged. He asked me 2 months ago with a beautiful diamond. I said if he...

Jacks, May 22, 2023 25 705 1
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Father Bride Dance
Caitlin, on May 21, 2023 at 3:20 PM

Did anyone not do the Father Daughter Dance, even though your dad attended the wedding and walked you down the aisle? I don’t even really want him to walk me down the aisle but I don’t want to insult...

Brenda, May 22, 2023 7 148 1
Bridgette
Future mother in Law making things hard
Bridgette, on May 18, 2023 at 9:33 AM

So, my fiancé and I have been together for 6 years and are getting married this July. His mother absolutely hates me and has talked poorly about me to her friends any chance she gets. Recently I found...

Kelly, May 21, 2023 15 607
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My family will not attend my wedding abroad where my fiancé is from
Lauren, on May 18, 2023 at 1:08 PM

I am from Americ., and my fh is from Asia. Because of the cost and time for travel, we will have 2 weddings to accommodate that we have family/friends in each country that cannot travel across the...

Lauren, May 19, 2023 15 968
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