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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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Dad and Grandpa dance
Andrea, on August 15, 2021 at 10:22 AM

Hello! So I am very close to my grandfather. He was the one always there for me, along with my grandmother. And he's the only grandparent I have left. My dad is still around, but we have never been...

Lynnie, Aug 17, 2021 4 154
Brittney
Plus One Drama
Brittney, on August 16, 2021 at 11:55 PM

Another venting session for me haha My moh recently did something that’s still angering me lolShe was the first person I told that I was getting married, because we have been friends for a long time...

Melinda, Aug 17, 2021 7 309
Shidha
Excuses or reality?
Shidha, on August 16, 2021 at 12:39 PM

My bf and I felt comfortable and happy around each other and everything seems to be going smooth. We are indians and our families' wishes are important to make marriage decision. Since, our families...

Shidha, Aug 17, 2021 3 283
Heather
Knowing when to budge and when not to
Heather, on August 15, 2021 at 10:23 AM

My FH and I have been together for almost 8 years. I am a bartender and work crazy hours..He is a teacher and works early mornings. Ever since we’ve been dating, we go to bed at the same time..if I...

Kari, Aug 16, 2021 9 317
Jasmine
What do i do!?
Jasmine, on August 13, 2021 at 7:13 PM

(A bit of backstory here: me and my now boyfriend met each other 4 years ago at a music festival…. We lost contact with each other during those years though until recently). Ok so me and my (now)...

Nichole, Aug 15, 2021 5 319 1
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Bridesmaid dilemma
Caren, on August 14, 2021 at 1:08 PM

Hey everyone! I hope you’re well and keeping safe! I got engaged 2 years ago and we popped the proposal question out to our bridal party. My husband to be has his best friend as his best man and 2...

Jacks, Aug 14, 2021 5 253
Alysha
Best Man may not attend wedding due to new job
Alysha, on August 11, 2021 at 3:10 PM

My Husband's best friend of 20 years is his best man at our upcoming wedding. However, he just got a new job in a new field where he is initially supposed to work weekend shifts Fri-Sun. When my...

Candace, Aug 14, 2021 8 517
Brianna
Inviting my Fiancé’s friend & cousin to the wedding
Brianna, on August 13, 2021 at 5:29 AM

So when I was dating my fiancé his friend and cousin had told him that he should of cheated on me while we were going through a distance relationship. Idk it like rubs me the wrong way but I need...

Brianna, Aug 13, 2021 15 259
Miranda Landry
Bridesmaids rant
Miranda Landry, on August 2, 2021 at 3:54 AM

If anyone is looking for a sign not to have bridesmaids, this is it. I feel like my bridesmaids are so ungrateful. I let them choose their own style dresses because I’m picky with how I like certain...

Jacks, Aug 13, 2021 32 1,060
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Sister pulled herself out of my wedding, should i still invite her to the wedding?
Jill, on August 12, 2021 at 4:19 PM

I got in to an argument with my older sister about our father. Things were already weird between us because she had recently got engaged to a guy that isn't the best for her. (She isn't even divorced...

Jacks, Aug 13, 2021 8 406
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Managing two Alcoholic parents
Kyndal, on April 26, 2021 at 6:26 PM

Hey everyone! I've done some reading on this topic but I still just don't feel quite sure about how to handle the situation. Both of my parents are alcoholics in denial. They are also divorced and...

Melissa, Aug 13, 2021 15 422
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Bridesmaid Dilemma
Zanetah, on August 12, 2021 at 12:45 PM

So I have 2 best friends…one I consider my best friend as I’ve known her for 20 years and the other one I met through her and have known for about 10. We consider us a trio however we have individual...

Liz W, Aug 13, 2021 12 222
alexis&landon
Best Friend Drama
alexis&landon, on August 11, 2021 at 9:26 PM

My best friend used to be engaged to my fiancé’s best friend, but the engagement fell through (badly - family drama). Naturally, they are both invited to our wedding. Awkward. The real problem,...

Candace, Aug 13, 2021 15 280
Melinda
sil Drama
Melinda, on August 11, 2021 at 2:11 PM

Sorry if this is long winded.. just looking for advice. When FH and I picked our bridal party I had only met his sister one time ( we spent a couple days with her at his parents cabin. ) She seemed...

Melinda, Aug 12, 2021 8 285
Rylie
Invites
Rylie, on August 11, 2021 at 6:48 PM

I need some help guys. I have ultimately decided that I would not invite one of my aunts to my wedding because as a grown adult I have come to the conclusion that I do not wish to associate with her....

Samantha, Aug 12, 2021 9 194
Brooke
Mom knows no boundaries
Brooke, on August 11, 2021 at 11:04 PM

Hi everyone. Let me start off by saying that my relationship with my mom over the last year has been very rocky. She doesn't respect anyone's boundaries, especially her children because she sees us as...

AJ, Aug 12, 2021 7 291
Natalie
Uninviting an old friend
Natalie, on August 11, 2021 at 9:23 AM

So i had a best friend growing up for many years we were inseparable then College happened and adult life and we slowly drifted apart. Now i feel like the type of relationship we have is happy...

Natalie, Aug 12, 2021 22 539
Lisa
Happiness
Lisa, on August 9, 2021 at 8:44 PM

It’s always a happy occasion when he propose!

GeorgeFord, Aug 11, 2021 7 105
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Elopement Regret?
Aleisha, on June 15, 2021 at 11:00 PM

My family didn’t blink an eye when I said I was thinking about elopement. They barely participated in dress shopping, wedding day details, bridal shower, bachelorette party talk. My mom was happy when...

Jacks, Aug 9, 2021 13 1,210 1
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Wedding celebration ideas!!
MARIA, on August 6, 2021 at 4:28 PM

Hi ladies thank you for your time. All ideas are welcomed. So covid came and ruined all my original wedding plans. I ended up eloping in vegas but still have a venue to use since refunds are not an...

Samantha, Aug 9, 2021 4 152
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