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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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Alexia
Conflicted on making moh into a bm
Alexia, on July 15, 2021 at 3:11 PM

I’ll try to keep this long story short! But a ton has happened this past year and I’m like trying to think if I am being to emotion or not! So I made my MOH my MOH 2 years ago when I got engaged....

Melissa, Jul 19, 2021 23 485 1
Kalani
Worried
Kalani, on July 17, 2021 at 2:23 AM

So I have this bridesmaid who just got engaged, and she has been my friend for years.. but I'm worried because her & her fiancé wanted July 16th 2022 which is my wedding date & she knew that,...

Sara, Jul 19, 2021 19 457
S
FMIL Fears
Sarah, on July 15, 2021 at 9:02 AM

So my FMIL is super nice but she is a little crazy / neurotic. Like OCD and controlling and insane about planning. I have a planner so everything should be good to go in the planning department but my...

Judith, Jul 18, 2021 8 230
Tara
The Self Absorbed Wedding Guest
Tara, on July 14, 2021 at 6:56 PM

I’m sad, very hurt and in need of advice. My beloved and I are planning to elope My 1st of 2022. We just recently began planning and have already had a falling out with the few guests we invited. The...

Judith, Jul 17, 2021 16 702
Jennifer
Future in-laws
Jennifer, on July 16, 2021 at 3:54 PM

How do you guys cope with in laws you don’t necessarily have the best relationship with or like? I’m stressed and struggling! Jennie

Samantha, Jul 17, 2021 6 201
Catherine
Prenuptials
Catherine, on April 26, 2021 at 3:28 PM

Hi, My fiance and I have been together for 13 years. The other day his son asked if I'm signing a prenup. Should I be offended?

Legal, Jul 17, 2021 20 341
K
Toxic family guest list
Katelyn, on July 15, 2021 at 7:32 PM

So I’m struggling with my guest list … I’m mixed black and white , my white side doesn’t get along with my black side and my black side really doesn’t care but I want both of them there and then my...

Jessyca, Jul 16, 2021 4 222
Lynnie
Who said "I love you" first?
Lynnie, on May 7, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Who was the first person to say those 3 little words? Who said "I love you" first? Photo from Nicotra's Ballroom in Staten Island, NY Next Question: Where did you go on your first trip as a couple?...

Emilia, Jul 16, 2021 137 733
Lynnie
Cheating - Red Flag or Deal Breaker?
Lynnie, on August 13, 2019 at 11:46 AM

Last question!! Do you firmly believe that "once a cheater, always a cheater"? Or is a history of cheating just a red flag for you? Red flag or a deal breaker? ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thanks for weighing in on these...

Samantha, Jul 15, 2021 85 1,212 1
Chantelle
Slight Vent
Chantelle, on July 12, 2021 at 11:55 AM

Our wedding takes place in Virginia in October 2021. For one of my bridesmaids who lives in Washington state, I offered to pay for her flight, to help alleviate a large expense for her ♥️ Now today...

Francesca, Jul 14, 2021 15 354 1
Lynnie
Selfie Obsession - Red Flag or Deal Breaker?
Lynnie, on August 13, 2019 at 11:46 AM

Just how bad of a sin do you think selfie obsession is? When you scroll through their instagram, if it's all selfies do you panic? Selfie Obsession - Red Flag or Deal Breaker? Next Question: Cheating...

Emilia, Jul 14, 2021 63 453
Lynnie
Poor Grammar - Red Flag or Deal Breaker?
Lynnie, on August 13, 2019 at 11:46 AM

Is bad grammar high on your list of deal breakers? Or is it just a red flag you can deal with, even if it drives you a little crazy! 😉 Poor Grammar - Red Flag or Deal Breaker? Next Question: Selfie...

Emilia, Jul 14, 2021 64 701
Lynnie
Doesn't Like Cats or Dogs - Red Flag or Deal Breaker?
Lynnie, on August 13, 2019 at 11:45 AM

Would you marry someone who didn't love your fur baby? Or who doesn't want any pets at all? Or is it the other way around, and you have a firm no pet policy? Is a difference of opinion on your furry...

Emilia, Jul 14, 2021 88 2,534
Lynnie
Credit Card Debt - Red Flag or Deal Breaker?
Lynnie, on August 13, 2019 at 11:45 AM

How strongly do you feel about your fiancé(e)'s finances? Is significant credit card debt a relationship deal breaker for you? Or something you're happy to help them work through? Red Flag or Deal...

Emilia, Jul 14, 2021 69 707
Lynnie
Talking To Your Ex - Red Flag or Deal Breaker?
Lynnie, on August 13, 2019 at 11:05 AM

How do you feel about your future spouse talking with their ex? Does it depend on the person you're with and their past relationships? Or do you have firm relationship rules about exes? Is talking to...

Emilia, Jul 14, 2021 70 1,672
Lynnie
Mom Still Does Their Laundry - Red Flag or Deal Breaker?
Lynnie, on August 13, 2019 at 11:05 AM

We all have to grow up eventually! If you found out your S.O.'s mom still did their laundry, would that be a complete deal breaker? Or just a red flag you might want to address? Red Flag or Deal...

Emilia, Jul 14, 2021 61 2,114
Lynnie
Spend a day with your mother-in-law or spend a day with your father-in-law?
Lynnie, on October 1, 2019 at 11:05 AM

How close are you with your future in-laws? If you had to choose one in-law to spend the day with, would it be your future mother-in-law or your future father-in-law? Would you rather spend a day with...

Emilia, Jul 14, 2021 119 640
Lynnie
Do you sit together on plane flights?
Lynnie, on September 10, 2019 at 11:49 AM

I fondly remember the days when I used to have an aisle seat... but once we started traveling together the question became: do we sit together (and I'm demoted to a middle seat), or sit separately...

Eniale, Jul 14, 2021 99 787
Faith
help - jealous Future mil & sil are ruining our wedding planning process
Faith, on July 12, 2021 at 6:06 PM

So my future MIL has been pretty difficult since we got engaged - always complaining about how her son is changing and it’s my fault that he isn’t spending more time with the family (we see them ALL...

MOB So Cal, Jul 13, 2021 9 390
Megan
Family has zapped all the excitement out of my wedding.
Megan, on July 9, 2021 at 12:38 PM

There's been a lot of family drama since I got engaged, because my mother and aunt are toxic, controlling people. Now I find out that my grandpa (who I am super close to) is not going to come to our...

Krystl, Jul 13, 2021 11 484
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