Discussions from Family and Relationships

I’m from Sweden and my fiancé is American. We live in the US. We got engaged in Greece and later decided that would be our wedding destination. Part of the reason being it is only a 2-3 hour flight...

I’ve always wanted to elope, and my partner and I came to the agreement to “essentially” elope with our parents and siblings present. When we decided to start moving in the direction of the idea, he...

So my dad recently told me that my sister may not even come to the wedding. This really hurt me. She’s having her third baby a month before our wedding date and lives across the states. I understand...

My grandparents have all been gone for many years. My fiance still has both his grandmother's, but not grandfather's. I recently lost 2 aunts, one I was close with, the other not so much. My family is...

So, we got engaged on Oct. 3, 2018, on our 5yr anniversary. My step-sister (of about 7 years) got engaged shortly after, after being with her FH for about 3yrs. (I know everyone is different with...

I am looking for an upbeat song to dedicate to my sister-in-law. Any suggestions? We have not had a perfect relationship through the years and but we both are trying to do and be better.

I have 7 very close friends that I would like to be my groomsmen however not many bridesmaids. So my fiance and I are feeling like going in the direction of only having a BM and MOH. Only thing is I...

Bit of a rant more than anything. Our wedding is small (40 ppl) and I’m not having bridesmaids because I wanted to avoid upsetting people as I have a lot of friends but none I’m super close to really...

There are many cogs spinning in this mess, but to keep it short, my fiancé's mother is an awful human. That's something he's said and after meeting her, I wholly agree. His father is ok, but also, I...

Hi guys! I'm getting married next year, and I'm starting to plan the wedding party. I have 4 younger siblings. At the time of the wedding they will be girl 12 (almost 13), girl 9, girl 9, boy 8. My...

Long story short. i never had my birth dads last name till about three years ago when i could finally afford to legally change it. and now im torn on what to do. I want to take my soon to be husbands...

When I first met my boyfriend, I was well aware he was married to his most recent ex, but had no idea he was married/divorced before her. When I found out we were already talking, and feelings were...

What are you giving parents as gifts

Hello all, any advice is greatly appreciated! I am getting married in March of this year & I originally had 2 maids of honor, one being my sister and the other was one of my best friends from...

I am in a tough situation- getting married for 2nd time (we are both 50)- My brothers wife does not speak to us (my fiance' and I)- She barely speaks to me- (long history of never getting along for...

My closest friend (33M) got married a few weeks ago. He and his husband chose their wedding parties (mixed gender and uneven numbers) a year ago. I (32F) didn't find out they even had a wedding party...

I asked my bridesmaids to pay all in all for wedding stuff it would be $200 for everything. Between the bridal shower, dress, and bachelorette party. My sister cannot contribute to the...

Hi! As the title says, I'm currently wondering if it's appropriate to let a friend know that I will not be honoring them as a bridesmaid. The reason why I ask is because what would you all do if they...

I’m excited to get married and truly love my fiancé. My wedding is coming up and can’t help feel sad about leaving my home and parents. They’ve been my rock for years. Are others feeling the same? How...

I would like to know your thoughts & opinions. My fiancé and I are getting ready in the venue which is huge and of course it has 2 separate rooms. So I recently had an uncomfortable conversation...