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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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Kelly
Do you kiss goodnight every night?
Kelly, on December 18, 2018 at 11:05 AM

In your relationship, do you kiss goodnight every night? Never, always or sometimes? Next Question: Do you have nights for “no wedding talk”? Back to the Beginning: Never, Always or Sometimes? ...

Traci, Dec 15, 2019 184 2,146
Jayla
Do you play the “I don’t know what do you want for dinner?” game?
Jayla, on December 18, 2018 at 11:05 AM

The never-ending food struggle continues! How often do you play the “What do you want for dinner?”, “I don’t know what do you want for dinner?” game? Never, Always, or Sometimes? Next Question: Do you...

Traci, Dec 15, 2019 142 1,129
theboopers
Making peace with the guest list (toxic family advice?)
theboopers, on December 4, 2018 at 7:02 PM

I've spent the last two days brainstorming creative lines for our invites (they are freaking hilarious and I cannot wait to finalize a date to order them), which has led to sincerely looking at the...

Cha, Dec 12, 2019 6 376
Bmosswilkerson
Mom & Step Mom Roles in Planning
Bmosswilkerson, on December 7, 2019 at 8:52 PM

Hi! I know there are a few threads about stepparent role in the actual ceremony and reception but there's already tension building and we haven't even booked a venue yet smh lol My mom & dad have...

Alejandra, Dec 8, 2019 6 1,635
The Bride
"Shacking Up" Before Marriage
The Bride, on June 14, 2019 at 10:20 PM

My husband and I dated for 7 years before getting married and we lived together for most of that time. As Christians, many of our family members considered it "shacking up" and felt that we shouldn't...

Ka-Rina, Dec 7, 2019 215 3,239 1
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Bridesmaids friends or family?
Izabeau, on December 2, 2019 at 5:26 PM

So immediately I'm already dreading choosing bridesmaids. I have some of the greatest friends I absolutely can not see not having as my bridal crew, it's the inlaws that are tricky. From my experience...

Jennifer, Dec 4, 2019 23 729 1
M
They want to turn the destination wedding into a family reunion
Marissa, on November 30, 2019 at 6:49 AM

-and i feel like our special day will be lost in it all. We will be renting a lodge in the mountains for the family to stay in for the night before and the night after the wedding. The wedding is next...

2d Bride, Dec 1, 2019 13 755
Jennifer
2 bridesmaids and 4 groomsmen?
Jennifer, on March 31, 2019 at 10:10 AM

As of right now, I am planning for my future sister in law and my best friend to be my bridesmaids, while my FH has 3 friends and 1 brother he wants to be his groomsmen. I'm worried that the pictures...

Elgina, Nov 30, 2019 7 928
Emily
Including estranged father/step-mother in wedding?
Emily, on November 25, 2019 at 9:45 AM

Hi There! I'm looking for a bit of perspective on including my father in the guest list for our upcoming wedding. My immediate friends group and fiancee are all from nuclear families, and I'm hoping...

Cherry, Nov 26, 2019 9 481
Katie
Am i overthinking a gift for "estranged" sister?
Katie, on November 25, 2019 at 1:46 PM

My husband and I got married this past March (yay!). Now that the holiday's are approaching, we have worked really hard to create individualized photo albums for each member of the wedding party and...

Katie, Nov 25, 2019 4 462
Maggie
Do you snuggle... while sleeping?
Maggie, on December 18, 2018 at 11:05 AM

Cuddle up and get ready for bed! Who doesn’t love a good cuddle? But what about when it’s time to actually sleep? How often do you snuggle while sleeping? Never, always, or sometimes? Next Question:...

Amber, Nov 23, 2019 129 1,132
Jayla
Do you call each other pet names?
Jayla, on December 18, 2018 at 11:05 AM

Do you and your significant other have cute pet names for each other? Are they the classic babe or baby? Or do you use something more creative? How often? Do you call each other pet names? Never,...

Amber, Nov 23, 2019 161 1,290
Ja
Any ladies find love & a partner/husband in their 30s?
Ja, on November 21, 2019 at 9:46 PM

I’m 30 and am single. My love life has been pretty rocky. I had a serious boyfriend from 19-23. We had a great relationship but split up because he was ready to commit and I was too young/immature. I...

Susan, Nov 23, 2019 27 7,425
Tori
My mom's acting strange during this process
Tori, on November 20, 2019 at 7:56 PM

Hey ladies! I'm so excited we just got engaged in mid- October and I told everyone they had to wait u til November 1st to talk to us about wedding planning so we had time to tell everyone about it and...

Heather, Nov 21, 2019 20 978
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No one in his family knows about the engagement
Shamika, on November 18, 2019 at 10:25 PM

My fiancé proposed to me on October 7th but yet no one in his family knows that he proposed to me. He’s a strong christian man he is very honest. He asks me often what do I want for the wedding and...

Cher Horowitz, Nov 19, 2019 8 1,072
C
Should we attend a destination wedding, are we wanted at all?
Charlotte, on January 30, 2019 at 5:46 AM

Hi, I'm not sure if this is an appropriate place to be posting . Please let me know if not. I am not a bride. We celebrate our 20th anniversary this year in fact. But my husband, our 3 children ( aged...

Charlotte, Nov 10, 2019 26 4,046
Gen
Best man’s girlfriend
Gen, on January 7, 2019 at 10:22 AM

So my FH’s best man has been with his girlfriend for 3 years (they actually started dating 4 days after FH and I did) and they both live far from us, and have been long distancing with each other for...

Pam, Nov 6, 2019 33 3,196
Natalie
Friend Assumes She Is a Bridesmaid! Help
Natalie, on November 6, 2019 at 10:17 AM

I have a friend that assumes she is going to be a Bridesmaid in my wedding. We were best Friends from like 2007- 2015. We never lost contact, but through life changes, we don't hang out as much/ at...

Cher Horowitz, Nov 6, 2019 7 766
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Fiancé’s Lack of Interest in Wedding
Jean, on November 3, 2019 at 12:55 AM

My fiancé and I are planning our September 2020 wedding. It will be small, maybe 20 or 30 people. My fiancé told me he wanted to have the wedding back in his home state. Only requirement on his end....

Pirate & 60s Bride, Nov 3, 2019 8 412
M
Cancelling or he as he says "postponing" the wedding
maggie, on October 29, 2019 at 4:46 PM

My fiancé and I have been together 10 years and got engaged in 2017. This is my first wedding and his second. We originally planned to marry the end of 2018 (NYE), but after our engagement party in...

maggie, Nov 1, 2019 10 2,111 1
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