Family and Relationships
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Hello! Is anyone else having troubles with bridesmaids/maid of honors? 😭I'm at 129 days till the big day and my maid of honor and one of my bridesmaids will not answer me! The bridesmaids are...
So to give a little background, my parents have offered to help pay for my wedding. And before anyone says it: I know that this gives them leeway to make decisions. But, hear me out... My mom has...
My sister has been nothing but negative since I got engaged. She was initially angry because I picked my best friend to be by MOH as I have two sisters and couldn’t chose a MOH out of them. Both my...
I'm in a tough situation and need some advice. My FH DOES NOT like one of my bridesmaids. My bridesmaid is my aunt/friend. So she's family. However, since I've been with my FH she has made no effort...
My FMIL is causing a big stink about the rehearsal dinner and has basically said she is backing out of doing anything for our wedding because of it. She loves planning parties and did a really nice...
My SO and I are still young and so are our careers. Neither of us are really ready to buy a home yet. Do you think it's necessary for us to buy and house once we're married? How do couples that still...
Studies show that when people marry it's because they've found someone who meets 80% of their needs. Unfortunately, when the remaining 20% is not met it can lead to infidelity. People tend to cheat to...
I never thought after my wedding that I would need to keep coming on here for advice, but here I am! Has anyone experienced a situation where after your wedding your bridesmaids suddenly distance...
This post might be TMI for some people, but I am feeling so hopeless , down , and not enough. Ever since fh and I have started having sex it’s always been sort of like making it perfect. He was a...
This could be a long post, please be kind if you feel like commenting. My older sister has borderline personality disorderand schizophrenic psychotic episodes. She attempted suicide several times when...
Hi Everyone! I am feeling really frustrated right now and could use some advice and support. My fiance and I are getting married in 2 months. We have planned for an earlier wedding ceremony with a...
Ok, so this is actually to discuss a tradition but that wasn't a group choice so I figured Family and Relationships might be the closest. We have our venue for the wedding weekend. They have little...
So let me preface this by saying.... 6 of my 7 bridesmaids are incredible and have been so helpful throughout my wedding process. But as with big groups, there is one person who has not helped out at...
My fiance and I created our guest list, and to be honest, my family that I am inviting on my mother's side, I don't speak to. I have no issue excluding a lot of family on my father's side simply...
I have 3 bridesmaids.... and they are completely useless. My wedding is in 28 days and none of them have dresses, I paid for their shoes and jewelry. The have come to help me with decorations ONE TIME...
Who else here has a mom that is SHOVING wedding planning/ wedding projects down your throat? Constantly sending me ideas and trying to price things. I can't get a break! Just when I think I can catch...
Do you two limit the displays of affection in public? Or are you comfortable showing off your love to the world? Are you two all about the PDA or no way? Photo from Jamie Michele Makeup Artistry in...
I am very thankful for my parents paying for the wedding. From what I've gathered, (with just the reception) my mom is paying 2/3 and is requesting the groom's parents to pay 1/3. Groom and I are...
Hey, so a year ago my sister (19) got mad at the family and moved in with her BF and hasn't talked to anyone since. I did speak to her briefly in November 2018 to invite her to my wedding in October...
Hey all, I am really hurt and confused about my relationship with one of my bridesmaids. She and I have been friends for over 13 years and ever since I started dating my FH 3 years ago, she has been...