Discussions from Family and Relationships

She's an old friend. We used to be close. So close that I was even on her wedding court when she got married. No bad blood what so ever, just life happened and we drifted farther and farther away....

My fiancé proposed at the end of September, things were great and we’ve been planning our wedding for 2022. He’s always been very loving and into me, about a month ago I realized that he started...

Hi everyone, Need some advice/venting about bridesmaid drama. I have a friend I’ve had for a very long time, since before high school. She’s always been supportive- physically attending my life’s...

Hi everyone, happy holidays! I wonder if anyone has been in a similar situation and may be able to offer some advice. My boyfriend (24M) and I (24F) have been together for the past 4 years (our 4 year...

What was your first impression of your future or current spouse?!

I want to include my mom more in my wedding but I don’t know how. I don’t want her to walk me down the aisle with my dad. I was thinking about maybe having a mother daughter dance but is there...

I made a decision to add my fiance's sister as a junior bridesmaid, months after picking my bridal party. Originally I didn't want to. I debated literally for months. Part of me really wanted to,...

I have a stepdaughter that is 24 years old and she's full of drama ...If I kick her out of my wedding party would I be wrong ....I don't want her starting trouble with the other BM

I've been engaged for two months. My fiancé and I have been dating since last April. I have a 10 month old daughter from my ex-fiancé who wants nothing to do with her, and she calls my current fiancé...

I am the MOH for my best friend and the bridesmaid party dynamic is wonderful because we are a close group of mutual best friends One BM recently told us she is pregnant. The postponed wedding is in...

For the most part I believe the bridal party doesn't HAVE to do much beyond wearing a dress and standing with you on your big day. IF they decide to do more that's AWESOME but they don't HAVE to. I...

Does anyone else not like or have issues with their MIL? Mine is judgmental, selfish, gossipy, and just MEAN. Sometimes I cant even believe my husband came from her because he is such a sweet and good...

Hey, ladies! So, something that’s been weighing on my mind lately is who do I invite to our wedding? SUPER long story short, my sons father has been remarried and we all co parent and get along...

Hello, My wedding was pre-covid. I'm curious to know if this is typical/expected or not. We live in the US and my parents had invited several distant relatives, and several made the trip and attended...

Marriage blends and binds couples for a lifetime, as it does their families. Would you have had any reservations if your SO hadn’t asked your parents for their blessing to marry you? How important to...

Hello everyone! I am so excited to be marrying the love of my life next September. However, my family does not seem enthusiastic at all, and it is really ruining wedding planning for me. My fiancé has...

Hey y’all! This isn’t really wedding related but I’m curious to see what the couples who will just be celebrating Christmas with each other are planning this year. My fiancé and I are staying home...

I come from a tight knit family and we all love spending time with one another. Sadly, my grandmother (GM) has recently decided to stop speaking to my mother (M) and cut her off. GM and M have always...

This is sort of a post looking for suggestions, but also kind of a space to think. I welcome any ideas and thoughts about this situation! My fiance proposed to me back on December 28, 2019. It's been...

Hey all! In preparation for my upcoming nuptials , my mother has been passing all sorts of unsolicited advice onto me. Most of them make me roll my eyes (LOL), but every one in a while, one cracks me...