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Just Said Yes August 2022

Should i bring it up or leave it alone?

Gtiara420, on April 25, 2022 at 7:01 AM Posted in Family and Relationships 1 4
Hey guys. With the help of my last discussion me and my fiancé decided to go ahead with Pre-Marital counseling and it was great. However it also pushed us to want to be more open about things that bother us. One thing that bothers me is my fiancés relationship with his sons mother. She is his bestfriend. While it’s great that they co parent it’s also stressful. They were never married but his loves her other kids like they are his own as well although they are not. He invites his sons mother and her family (kids , sister, aunts , uncles etc) to everything we have weather it’s a cookout, family vacation, his birthday party etc. I’m not the jealous type but at times it feels like he comes with a wife and kids already. Even if she does something at annoys him he will become annoyed with me as well. She has a very huge impact on him. I have 1 child and she is from a previous relationship so I understand but it’s too much at times. This would be a touchy topic for him as he sees them as his family. He lost his parents and grandparents at a very young age so he had really no one until he met her and they were together for 9 years. She’s a nice person but I’m not sure how to go about this. Should I leave it alone or speak on it?

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Latest activity by Mrs.evans, on April 25, 2022 at 11:46 PM
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    Super March 2022
    JA ·
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    Anything that is bothering you, and clearly has been for some time, is absolutely something worth talking about. Otherwise it can quietly grow into more and more of a big deal and lead to fights/resentment.


    With something so personal and important, I would absolutely highly recommend having the conversation while with a therapist who can guide the conversation and give you both healthy and productive ways to talk about it. I might start by saying to FH, "I've found marriage counseling really great, but it has brought up some feelings I want to talk about more to make sure we continue having such a wonderful relationship" and then suggesting a couples therapist.
    I wish you the best of luck! It sounds like you both love one another and are family oriented, I hope you have a happy life!
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    Dedicated September 2023
    Grace ·
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    I agree with JA, this is a topic that should be discussed, but I would highly recommend having a professional there with you. They will help it be productive and keep it on track. You don't want to hurt his feelings or make him upset, but you also want to clear the air. A professional will help you achieve that. It would really damage your relationship if the conversation devolved, and you clearly understand the sensitivity of the topic. I hope you find someone who can help you talk through this and find the reassurance and understanding you are seeking.

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  • Taylor
    VIP October 2022
    Taylor ·
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    Wanting to say I agree with getting a professional to mediate since it is such a sensitive topic that might not turn out well if you try to handle it on your own
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  • Mrs.evans
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    Mrs.evans ·
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    That's what the marriage counseling session is for that way that it discussed of your feelings about these certain things and get your answers once its discussed that. You should leave it alone and hopefully it's not brung up again.
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