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Jamie, on January 16, 2022 at 6:21 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 6
Since getting engaged tension between MIL and I has escalated. We are very different with complete opposite ideas of how the wedding should be but she is continuing to try to take control and in my opinion make it hers. MIL has gone as far as viewing venues by herself without consulting me and attempting to plan an engagement party without my input because I declined her offers due to COVID and wanting to have it when I feel ready. MIL also expected to be invited to dress shopping and was disappointed/guilt tripped FH when she was not invited. We have always had a history of her overstepping and these actions are making me want to include her even less(at this point not at all). I have a dress fitting coming up and agreed months ago she could come but am now feeling differently due to her actions since. FH feels I should include her in these things and that she is just trying to “help”. I do want her to feel included and for us to have a good relationship in the future but things seem to be going the opposite direction. Advice?

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Latest activity by Jamie, on January 16, 2022 at 9:09 PM
  • mrswinteriscoming
    VIP December 2021
    mrswinteriscoming ·
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    I really think this is something that your FH needs to step into and defuse his mother.

    If it were me, I would be having FH speak to his mother and lay down some boundaries and be clear that while you both appreciate her thoughtfulness in wanting to help, she needs to respect that this is your wedding and not take matters into her own hands and/or potentially make decisions on your behalf.

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    Just Said Yes April 2024
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    Of course. There has been multiple discussions about this and FH made it clear to her that no decisions are being made until I’m ready or without my input. I’m most concerned about how no longer including her in my dress fitting due to this will go over!
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  • mrswinteriscoming
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    Are you at all able to tell her a white lie to get out of it? I actually used this after a friend invited herself along to my dress fitting and said "due to new covid cases, the boutique/my seamstress has a capacity limit on how many people can attend so I won't be able to have you join me at the fitting, so sorry!" - do you think that would work on her?

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    Haha! I did this too.. "Sorry, the seamstress told me she isn't able to allow guests because of COVID, but if that changes she will let me know!"

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    Just Said Yes April 2024
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    Yes this may work! Thank you!
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    Going to try this! Thanks
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