Discussions from Family and Relationships

I finally got to show my friends my engagement ring in person it's very quiet unique 3 piece set my partner got me it from Etsy from a specific seller sells one style of ring just different color...

So FH was adamant he didn’t want more than 4 GM , so we agreed that would be our number (we wanted it even) however I struggled bc 2 of my BM are my sisters, 1 is my FSIL, and my MOH is my best...

This evening I will be seeing a big group of friends from college (for reference I am 26). A chunk of them are invited to the wedding (they know bc they were invited to the Bach but I haven’t sent...

I was adopted at birth month including my birth mother in my wedding somehow. Whether that be in the ceremony or at the reception. My Adoptive Mother has said she would be OK with my Birth Mom taking...

Has anyone had any problems out of their bridesmaids not participating or just being plan rude? I asked a few of my co workers to be in my wedding because we are all Friends and I love them. I’ve had...

My husband wants us to go to a Superbowl party which is not the problem. The problem is that the party is hosted by his ex-girlfriend's family. They came to our wedding reception (not the ex but her...

My brother is getting married this fall, and when his fiancee asked me to be a bridesmaid I was flattered. I definitely did not expect or assume that I would be included. However, my brother did *not*...

I’m not for sure if I’m the only one with this issue, but how did anyone of you deal with friends being upset and or even being mad for not being a bridesmaid in your wedding?

I don't know about you, but I hate this advice because as a disabled adult it is more complicated than people realize, especially when your mother is your legal conservator and has that role of...

Need opinions. My future in laws booked the whole rehearsal dinner without mentioning it to me or my fiancé. I already had a place in mind, and I also wanted to have just my wedding party. They booked...

So I have two of honors. My sister who is my maid of honor and a close friend who is my matron of honor. Things have recently gotten weird between me, my matron of honor, and my fiancé due to her work...

Does anyone know any good secular pre-marital counselors? We are going to ask our psychiatrists (see mine this week) if they know of any couples therapist that does it, but I would like some...

Sorry in advance for the long post, but here it goes. My mom and dad divorced when I was 13, my mom has since passed away. My dad has been dating his girlfriend for like 9 years, I have never liked...

Ok, so the other day, I thought it would be cool to add a little pop of color to my dress. Not all over the dress, just some pretty accents. Something summery, like a light pink or blue, or gold to...

Right now, I have a lot of things nailed down re planning, which is great. The biggest issue are the relationships at hand. My parents are paying for everything, which is great. What is not great is I...

Hey all, I am thinking about moving together with my spouse a month after the wedding. I want us to be able to save up a little, is this weird? I have yet to talk to him about it, because I just...

So I’ve gotten the big ticket items settled for my wedding but as you can see the title I’m having doubts. I e been with my Fiancé for 3 years. I’ve been helping raise his girls and we have a son...

Hi there! I am new here and hope to lean on this community as we plan our wedding for the summer. But first, I would love some advice on my engagement ring situation. Last year, after being together...