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April 2020

Both sisters are engaged, one is a bridezilla! Help

Jasmine, on January 20, 2020 at 3:44 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 12
Here is the background... I was married ten years ago and my older sis (39) was engaged shortly after. Since she has left her husband (an amazing catch imo) because she’s no longer attracted to him and didn’t like their restrained budget... he’s an award winning lead copywriter/advertising specialist. Fast forward almost ten years later and my sweet little sis (28) is getting married, they were engaged in October. My OS has had nothing but terrible things to say about LS engagement including the dates, boring location, fiancé, her weight, it goes on. She still tries to set her up with her friends. So on New Years my OS got engaged. I found out she gave her boyfriend an ultimatum and that he was also told by his mother if he gets married they'll help buy a house for them. My sister’s ultimatum? leave him if he doesn’t pop the question by NYE. That day leading up to it was a whole other story. She tried to manipulate the whole day, her bf still hadn’t asked my dad’s approval the day of, he was taking too long so my sister took it upon herself to tell my dad, “hello haven’t you noticed ______ has been trying to ask you a certain question???” At that point I told her to try to let it happen organically in which she told me that I don’t get to Bleep up her day.. so now she’s engaged and she put on a great show for all our party guests mean while texting LS who wasn’t there how it’s not even a real ring, that’s she knew it was going to be a temp until they pick one out together but it was just a band. He ended up telling her not to take it back to Tiffany’s to just keep it o top of picking out the real one. Honestly he’s learned it’s easier to spend money than fight. The Next day she told everyone they’re getting married in Greece in September. This will be her second destination wedding. My little sis is getting married in Colorado in April and my OS just asked her to consider changing her date to October. Big sis ‘can’t make it’ to my lil sis engagement and bachelorette, she had previously okayed both dates with her. So now she’s saying her and her fiancé are going to take care of our tickets to Greece since she knows money’s an issue for us and literally told my LS I get it if you can’t make my wedding. How sad she feels so un important. It’s a generous offer but her attitude toward my other sis, the fact that most of the time she’s rude to me, the disrespect towards our mom and her own turbulent relationship make me feel like I can’t support her. They fight all the time, he’s a pot head which she’s okay with since he’s a super rich trust fund kid (actually he’s 41). The other issues are my lil sis is reconsidering their honeymoon to Switzerland because if she attends Greece wedding she’ll have to go back to Europe shortly after and honestly the way she’s making her feel she doesn’t want to support her either. I have a 7 year old who will be at the beginning of her school year in September. It makes me feel awful for my LS that she doesn’t feel like her OS cares if she’s there or not. I told my parents we need an intervention; her behavior is not okay & her relationship needs therapy. I told them I am not going to Greece esp. since my LS is heartbroken. My parents are afraid of her and said she’ll never forgive us if we don’t go or try to talk to her. Soo this leads me to the question, I know I’ll be putting my relationship with my OS on the line but this is not right to support. Thoughts?? Oh also she had these same behaviors 9 1/2 years ago when we were both engaged. She knows I’ve been planning my 10 year vow renewal in October which I’ve wanted to do at our family property in Mexico for years. I’m taking it off the calendar because i want to give my sisters time and when I brought it up she said, “you’re honestly still gonna do that?” In talking to her I’d like to bring up the idea of a local ceremony for our side of the fam. I know she’ll hold the money thing over us for ever but some of us don’t have rich bf. His whole family was already going to Greece in September so they’re planning it around that. Oh and they’re first trip to Greece he broke up with her the day before she flew out to meet him (he left 2 days earlier) and refused to pick her up at the airport in Crete; his mom picked her up. The next day after consoling her for hours she called and they were at lunch together and ‘they’re good now’. There’s just a lot.. I feel like I need to say something.

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Latest activity by Crystal, on January 20, 2020 at 9:48 PM
  • MrsD
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    It sounds like your older sister isn't the best person for you or your little sister to be around. She sounds pretty narcissistic, insecure, and toxic. While it's nice to be involved for her second wedding, I'd support your little sister way more & be there for her. 1, it's her first wedding and 2, I'm sure your older sister is somewhat ruining your little sister's engagement by acting like a toddler. Your little sister should for sure keep her April date, and continue on with her bridal shower & bachelorette plans. If your older sister doesn't find it important to attend those things, she can get over it. If I were you, I'd try to fill the void your older sister left.

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  • Sarah
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    Your sister is an adult so in my opinion what happens in her relationship is between her and her FS. You have no business telling her what to do in her relationship or trying to get your parents to intervene. If she’s being rude to you and your sister and you don’t want to attend her wedding just decline the invitation.
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  • Kristen
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    I am a little confused as this was a lot of information to take in. I am sorry for what is going on but basically your older sister is being selfish. Your little sister needs to ignore her big sister and stand up for herself and do what she and her FH want to do regardless of what she anyone says. Honestly if you feel the older sister is wrong and you are not too concerned about your relationship with her I would call her out. If your little sister wants to get married in Greece then she should. Their wedding day is of no one's opinions but their own.

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  • Caytlyn
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    This is a lot to unpack. Ultimately it sounds like you don't support your older sister's marriage, so you shouldn't attend. It also sounds like she's not a great person and maybe you should distance yourself from that relationship.

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  • J
    April 2020
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    I know I’m a bit all over the place lol. I think you’re right. I need to evaluate if losing my sister is worth it over stuffing something that I feel is ethically wrong. I need time❤️ I haven’t answered her text telling us she’s going to take care of our flights. It’s an amazing gesture but it’s a tough situation because I feel it’s going to dictate my decision in all this because she’ll react if I tell her we don’t plan to go. It will. E ww3
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  • J
    April 2020
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    I feel like that’s the right advice but it’s hard advise to swallow. Thank you for your input
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  • Kristen
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    There is nothing wrong with going if you want to support her but if she says anything bad about the little sister I would stick up for her and tell her she needs to be a nicer older sister to her and if she cannot then to now involve you in negative talk about her because that is not right. I am sorry for all the drama. You can't pick your family lol.

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  • Kathryn
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    Yeesh. She sounds like a handful. As a supportive older sister, I would be furious with anyone who hurts my younger sister or tries to take away from her day, family or not. There's something to be said for the fact that your older sister is offering to pay for your flights- at least she acknowledged the money sucks with most destination weddings. Buuuuut....I think it was obvious she was trying to stomp all over your little sis, and for me that's not forgivable. From getting engaged to ignoring her youngest sister for herself, she sounds like a real peach. I think you need to decide for yourself if you can afford and bring yourself to go to the Greece wedding. You have time to decide.



    Family is family but not all family is nice, especially when it comes to weddings. Take care of your younger sis since her date is closer and make sure you both set your boundaries with your older sister so she understands that April is for your little sis and later in the year can be hers.
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  • J
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    This is great advice. Honestly, I don’t think I could go knowing she paid for us. We might have to tap into our savings to make it happen but that would make me feel better. Boundaries are a great idea. Definitely something my little sister and I can talk about setting with her.
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  • Kathryn
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    Yeah, my dad is the narcissist, so this isn't my first rodeo. If the money is too much for you, don't be afraid to set that boundary too. Tell her that all appointments and what not for your little sister ARE FOR HER. No talk about her wedding if you're supposed to be doing something for your little sis - if she even wants to be involved. Tell your younger sis that she needs to also set boundaries like whether or not she wants to hear about her sister's plans until after her own wedding. Mine is in April as well and we're in prime wedding time- I wouldn't want to be dealing with a narcissist at the same time as finishing up the planning. If all she can handle is you guys' sister being at the wedding, her call. She probably has enough stress without worrying over her acting out.
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  • Mrs. S
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    Agree with this
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  • Crystal
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    I wouldn’t go.


    Support your little sister. And do your 10 year vow renewal in Mexico. She’s only getting away with this behavior because people are letting her. The dates of LS’s shower and stuff was set and approved. Move forward with that. When OS gets upset, point out she knew these plans ahead of time. Decline the offering for her to pay, especially with backhanded comments it sounds like she’s making.
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