Discussions from Family and Relationships

Looking for some advice on how to handle this situation… my husband and I have been married four years and always planned on having a wedding for our five year because at the time of getting married...

So I’ve talked to both mine & my FH’s moms about wearing matching colors for the wedding. I told them they could wear any shade of green or blue but they could choose between the two of them I...

I don't have many guests on my side. But I'm hoping to make sort of a new start at things after marriage. Some changes may just be possible as a married couple -- since it is easier to get along with...

My mom wants to give me the wedding of my dream which I am of course very appreciative of. However the issue I have been having is that she gets her feelings her or argumentative anytime my fiancés...

Preface: My fiancé lost his grandmother last year. I have a cousin who passed over a decade ago but was the same age as me and we grew up going to the same gatherings for a decade, aswell as I have...

I have a difficult time with my in laws they are spending 6,000 on a cruise and expect us to come along with our own money while planning a wedding mind you they have not helped with any tasks...

My son is getting married Nov. 4 2023 and he just graduated from Marine Corps boot camp last week. He has only known her for 3 months and as soon as he left for boot camp (after she already agreed to...

SO... here's a little conundrum for all you brides and newly married gals out there. How do you plan, or how are you actually, addressing your future in-laws? Mom and Dad? Mom -last name and dad-last...

Venting. This is a tough one. We’re having a destination wedding and including my 12yr old step daughter (FH’s daughter from previous relationship.) We had plans for my parents to fly her home to her...

My wedding is right around the corner (11/12/23) and I am having trouble making a decision on my first look with my father. My fiancé did not want to do a first look so I had originally thought about...

I'm marrying a woman who comes from an upper middle class family. I come from a lower middle class family. My parents both worked incredibly hard for many years. But, my mother had to stop working due...

Hello, so I got my engagement ring which is beautiful and what I wanted except for the carat size of the diamond. I’ve always told my fiancé the only two things I cared about were the shape of diamond...

My parents were planning to take our family to an adults only all-inclusive resort over Thanksgiving. We decided to get married while we are there and have some addition friends and family coming. My...

My mom was a drug addict all my life when I was younger. She was in prison for about 7 years. She was let out when I was about 19ish. And after that for a couple years she was doing great and really...

I am about 8 months into my planning process. I am considering adding a co-maid of honor. I feel my one family member currently in the wedding party that I’m closest to has shown a genuine interest in...

Hi everyone. I am getting married 12/9/23, so about 2 months away. Within the year, my mom got diagnosed with stage 4 bile duct cancer. She went through treatment and I continued to have hope as I...

My fiancé and I are getting married in a year. We’ve been slowly getting the wedding party proposal gift ready for when everyone is back home for the holidays. The gentleman who is being (somehow)...

Hi lovelies, I stumbled upon this forum and thought you all seemed so insightful, so wanted to put out my own question I've been wrestling with. (Regardless of what my new profile says - I (26F) am...

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Hi, I'm looking to get some thoughts on asking my mom to be my MOH. I'm having a really hard time coming up with bridesmaids in general, but my FH really wants to have a traditional wedding party with...