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Ngan
Just Said Yes July 2023

Just venting out about my family’s drama

Ngan, on April 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 8
Hello all. So I’m getting married within 2 months. And I am at the point hating the whole process of the wedding, because of all the drama coming from my family. Lots of things have happened because of them, but I’m gonna mentioned the two that stressed me out the most.
So my family is coming from a traditional culture, old fashioned kind of style. So first we had a fight about having the traditional tea ceremony or not. My family threatened that if I don’t do the tea ceremony and pay respect to the ancestors, they won’t attend my wedding at all. And that really broke my heart because I didn’t expect they would do that. I mean planning wedding is already stressing me out so much because there are lots of things to do, and now I had to deal with the drama coming from my own family. That’s heart breaking. And even though my FH doesn’t like the idea, but he loves me and wants me to be happy, so he decided to do it with me. So we got over that drama, roughly, but we did.
Now, another just came up. So my fiancé and I had already purchased the weddings invitations that we want. And now that I showed it to my family. They were all mad and upset, because to them, a wedding invitation should include our parents names, and our catholic name (since we both are Catholic). They resented me for not discussing with my sister who had been married before (she gave my parents a wedding that pleased my parents in everything). They now asked me to redo the invitations, and they can pay for it if I want to. Because to them, this wedding invitations that me and my FH have are invalid. And that our extended family will judge them. And of course, I said no this time. I stood my ground. I told them I may forgot or not knowing what a “proper invitation” according to them look like, but in the end, it’s already done, and also I don’t want my FH to keep thinking I don’t have my own opinion, and keep changing my mind because of my family. I mean he already doesn’t like how my family try to get involved into our wedding.So after I said no, had a big fight with my mom and my sisters. My mom cried said I didn’t respect the family by not asking for help or opinions. Which I really don’t mean it like that. All I did was just do what I me and my fiancé want. And now I know I still need to stand my ground, not changing anything because of them, but it does make me sad that we have so many conflicts. I just want my day to be happy, but it seems like everything is falling apart. Sometimes I wish I should have left everything, everyone behind and just moved elsewhere with my FH. Keeping distance.

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Latest activity by Ngan, on April 19, 2023 at 11:37 PM
  • Jacks
    Rockstar November 2054
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    I feel like your first mistake was caving to them about the tea ceremony. They were basically using emotional blackmail to control the situation. I'm sure they will try a similar approach now and in future to get what they want from you.

    The only way to "win" at this is to set your boundaries now, and stick to them despite the antics and threats from your family. It's hard to do though, because of course you want the support of your loved ones. I wish you well.

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  • LM
    Super December 2022
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    Did they help pay for the wedding? If so, then it is common to name the hosts on invitations. This should ease your mind and less a battle of wills. But, I do not understand the change in your names so have no comment. Go by what you think is comfortable. If they did not pay, change nothing. Your invites should be going out 6-8 wks ahead (meaning right now). Tell them this is out of respect for your guests, your venue's RSVP catering date, and your own planning.


    I'm sorry they are causing you much pain. 2 months before is often when brides and grooms lose it enough to give up or elope, so you're not alone. Practice setting boundaries as an adult worthy of respect. No, is a full sentence. Or be Asian and avoid giving an answer. 😅 You can also put on noise cancelling headphones and leave the room. Good luck.
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  • Ngan
    Just Said Yes July 2023
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    Thank you! Indeed it is time to set boundaries. I can’t always please them, even though it will have some consequences such as conflict, judging, etc…but I really do need to start focusing on me and my future life with my partner.
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  • Ngan
    Just Said Yes July 2023
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    That’s the problem. My FH and I are the one paying for everything. But still they want us to do the way they think it’s right, because of the “traditional”. I mean I tried to tell them how I feel, and all I got back is just “no, you’re not respecting us. You don’t see us important”…So I just chose to stand on my ground, even though it hurt, but I don’t want to have the wedding where I can’t make my own decision.
    So I’m trying to avoid them lol. Obviously, they will never understand, so best is to keep distance.😅
    Thank you though. You made a good point. Being Asian and ignore giving answers 😂
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  • Erin
    Super May 2022
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    I’m sorry you’re going through this with your family. We also had emotional, opinionated arguments happen with us and our families too. Weddings seriously bring out the worst in any family member or friend. Kind of sucks, but with a huge life event like this, people who are not the couple themselves get weird and entitled about stuff. I’m here to say though that you will get through it sticking to your boundaries and that things will cool down once it’s over.
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  • C
    Beginner May 2023
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    I’m sorry that you are going through this as the wedding process should be selfish free and about what you and your husband want. Hang in there and stay in communication with your FH. Also seek people in your circle who can emphasize and relate so you get through this rough patch-best of luck
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  • Ngan
    Just Said Yes July 2023
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    Thank you. Wedding does bring out the worst of everyone. 😪
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  • Ngan
    Just Said Yes July 2023
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    Thank you so much!
    Now I just hope no more drama happens.
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