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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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Mom cannot handle wedding planning
Melissa, on February 20, 2021 at 7:19 PM

Since I began wedding planning Mom and I have had a long standing battle. I understand many emotions are involved for many people but unfortunately I have felt little support from her. I started...

Fred, Mar 1, 2021 17 1,193
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Long distance for a while
Marisa-, on March 1, 2021 at 9:27 AM

So my fiancé got a great job opportunity out of state and we decided as a couple the best choice was for him to go. He leaves first and I leave once the school year is over; I’m a substitute. We live...

Connie, Mar 1, 2021 4 169
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What to about inherited rings?
Dizzy, on February 28, 2021 at 10:15 AM

So we are super lucky to have inherited some jewelry. My fiance proposed to me with a VERY nice ring his mom gave him. He said she has a shopping "hobby", apparently had the diamonds from something...

Allie, Mar 1, 2021 8 348
Jessica
Conservative Mother vs Open Bar
Jessica, on February 26, 2021 at 10:39 PM

Hey Everyone! So I am struggling to deal with my mother, which I am sure I am not the only bride with the issue lol My mother raised me in a very religious and conservative household. Like crazy...

Fred, Mar 1, 2021 11 315
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Need opinions!!
Marlene, on February 28, 2021 at 7:02 PM

Sorry for the ridiculously long story BUT opinions PLEASE....... I had my wedding scheduled for this past August, but had to reschedule. It's suppose to be this upcoming summer. It's been almost 2...

Dj Tanner, Mar 1, 2021 18 335
Sophie
How to tell my narcissistic mother she can't sleep at our house before and after our wedding
Sophie, on July 1, 2020 at 9:54 AM

I’m the single daughter of a covert narcissistic mother. I am still in contact with my mother, because I don’t want to lose the relationship with my father. They are still together, my father is...

MIWM, Feb 27, 2021 14 1,067 1
Cassi
Wedding party vent-again lol
Cassi, on February 24, 2021 at 10:17 PM

It’s been a while since I’ve posted about my wedding party selection-which I initially struggled with due to not wanting to upset or hurt anyone’s feelings. I have since made the decision (my fiancée...

Cassi, Feb 27, 2021 10 272
Tori
Birth mom & adoptive mom issue at upcoming wedding
Tori, on February 26, 2021 at 2:03 PM

Hello! I am writing for some advice about this sticky situation. Last year, I met my birth mom and her kids and over the past year, we have become really close. Now, we have more of a sisterly bond...

Rebecca, Feb 27, 2021 7 503
Chelsea
Venting about bridal party
Chelsea, on February 26, 2021 at 3:29 PM

My wedding is this July and im so over my bridal party and drama!!! -Cousin had a divorce, starts drama any wedding talk between me or the other girls. She back out 2 weeks ago. -Same day thought why...

Michelle, Feb 26, 2021 5 302
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Worried about fh family not showing!
Abby, on February 26, 2021 at 11:39 AM

My FH and I currently live about an hour away from my family and 2-3 hours away from his. We haven't chosen a venue yet, as we aren't sure if its going to be in my home town. My family will come visit...

Mrs. Spring, Feb 26, 2021 14 221
Mrs. Spring
Why does it offend people?!
Mrs. Spring, on February 25, 2021 at 10:06 PM

Why does it offend people when I don't want any pictures taken of me. Ran into this a few times at high school, university and now I'm dealing with it with my future in-laws. They get so but hurt when...

Mrs. Spring, Feb 26, 2021 21 380
Shirley
Favorite bridesmaid gift?
Shirley, on February 25, 2021 at 7:23 AM

So it seems like there is a lot of stress on the forum, so I'm wondering if we could get some good ideas out there. What is the best bridesmaid gift you ever received? What gift or gifts did you...

Katie, Feb 26, 2021 15 2,173 1
Laura
Mom as Maid of Honor Instead of Bridal Party
Laura, on February 24, 2021 at 8:59 PM

My fiancé and I have chosen not to do a bridal party. In lieu of a bridal party, I want to ask my mom to be my maid of honor. Has anyone else done this before? No bridal party but asked their mom as...

Samantha, Feb 26, 2021 14 372
Jessica
Father/daughter Dance- Not Close
Jessica, on February 24, 2021 at 9:51 PM

My dad and I aren't very close, but I would still like to have a dance with him. I can't seem to find anything that isn't sappy. Any suggestions?

Fred, Feb 26, 2021 12 372
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He doesn't know if he can be a good husband
Amber, on February 26, 2021 at 1:09 AM

Hey all. Just thought to leave this here. We have been together almost six years. We were supposed to have gotten married last year but due to covid we've postponed. Recently he's been in a different...

Mrs. Spring, Feb 26, 2021 11 457
Bank Accounts
, on February 22, 2021 at 3:50 PM

I've seen a few forums on WW related to the topic of joining bank accounts, but was curious if anyone shared their account prior to getting married? My fiancé and I live together and have shared money...

Kaysey, Feb 26, 2021 15 290
Addi
Bridesmaids rant
Addi, on February 17, 2021 at 3:19 AM

Hello ladies! I mostly just want to vent about one of my bridesmaids on here to let it all out. I have a bridesmaid that I’ve been friends with since middle school, and she’s always made not the best...

Prist, Feb 25, 2021 15 420
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Family Drama
Jumpsfences, on February 24, 2021 at 2:45 PM

I’m in a sticky situation. My fiancé has a fairly rocky relationship with his family and while he was at one point close to his sister, they spent their teen years in different households (one with...

Michelle, Feb 24, 2021 12 264
AJ
How To Compromise?
AJ, on February 23, 2021 at 10:57 AM

So my wedding isn't until October 2022 but just discussing things with my fiancé I don't really know what to do. We had our venue food tasting on Sunday and picked a menu. I really wanted a nice...

Katie, Feb 24, 2021 18 501
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Fiance is hurt her family doesn't want to attend shower
Steven, on February 23, 2021 at 5:09 PM

Hello everyone, So our wedding shower is this Saturday and my fiancé's family isn't going to come. She also doesn't have a huge friend group so she only having a couple of her friends and members of...

Rebecca, Feb 24, 2021 11 398
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