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Blending familys can be a true joy, but there are tricky elements too. From merging households, to deciding where to spend the holidays, this is the place to give and get support on all things family.

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Jenn
Family issues
Jenn, Yesterday at 4:32 PM

So, my soon to be sister in law is really a piece of work. 1st she said she would help with the deposit for our wedding, never did. Which we planned on paying for everything ourselves anyway. Then...

CM, 2 hours ago 8 101
Maddelayne
In laws and trips
Maddelayne, on March 22, 2024 at 4:34 PM

I’m getting married soon but my fiance of 36 years old is too close to his mother and adult sister. I’ve noticed he does everything they want. His sister makes faces and rolls her eyes when i’m there...

Jenn, Yesterday at 4:25 PM 17 292
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Should we get engaged young because of limitations or wait until it makes more sense?
Emma, on June 19, 2023 at 8:03 PM

Hi everyone! My boyfriend and I have been in a solid relationship for 5 years, and we're about to enter our senior year of college. Being young and all, I thought it'd be nice to get some advice from...

Jasmine S., Yesterday at 6:43 AM 10 290
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No kids on wedding drama :(
Maria14, on March 25, 2024 at 1:55 AM

Just a small 40 people wedding. At new year my fiance two nephews 5 and 6 were fighting on new year and the 6 year old also took away my fiance 3 year old niece scarf and she yelled like she was so...

Maria14, Mar 26, 2024 6 126
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Invited to uninvited to invited??
June, on March 19, 2024 at 2:41 PM

Hello everyone, please excuse me if i make any spelling mistakes because English is not my first language. I will try to explain my situation to the best of my abilities. A good friend of mine (male)...

CM, Mar 20, 2024 5 126 1
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Family Drama Nightmare
Regan, on March 18, 2024 at 1:52 PM

Hello internet strangers. I am hesitant to post about this, but I need some advice, input or insight at this point. Without airing all of my dirty laundry out on the internet for all those to see, I...

Jacks, Mar 18, 2024 1 135
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Inviting colleague?
Princess, on March 14, 2024 at 7:16 AM

Hi there, I have been working with this colleague for couple of years. We used to be close before and used to hang out rarely in the past but after sometime I would say we drifted apart and stopped...

Jacks, Mar 18, 2024 9 116
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Growing Guest List
Brenda, on February 27, 2024 at 5:10 PM

I’m wanting to send out invites this month. I never wanted a big wedding. I’d much rather go somewhere beautiful and elope. My FH has a huge family, and has always wanted a big wedding. I thought we...

Sarah, Mar 13, 2024 8 198 1
Pat
Was it love at first sight
Pat, on February 7, 2024 at 10:43 AM

Ok , it's almost Valentine's Day!! So here's a question for you ...... was it love at first sight? Did you feel that zing?? Or was it a slow simmer? For me .... it was neither LOLOLOL After...

Sarah, Mar 12, 2024 14 232
mrswinteriscoming
Feelings hurt by friend - move on or how to handle it?
mrswinteriscoming, on June 23, 2021 at 7:34 PM

A friend of mine “Dina” has been with her new partner for a few months now. I still haven’t met him (though others in our circle have) but Dina is well aware that I will be inviting her partner to my...

Dasdasdasd, Mar 12, 2024 34 1,443
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Fi's father and side of the family feel like they are just going to show up to the wedding/they feel left out need advice on including them more
Sarah, on March 7, 2024 at 10:49 AM

My fiance's mother died when he was 11. He was the only child from that marriage. His father remarried when he was 16. His father has three children from that marriage. Twin daughters who are 16 and...

Rosebud, Mar 9, 2024 12 225
Carly
a very specific type of song for groom and mother
Carly, on March 6, 2024 at 8:31 PM

The background: my mother passed away 11 years ago, my father is remarried to an amazing woman who will be my “mother of the bride.” My fiancés parents both passed within this past year. He would like...

Amber, Mar 8, 2024 1 45
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Friend Upset About Not Being in Bridal Party
Katie, on February 26, 2024 at 8:19 AM

Hi! This is my first time writing in one of these blogs and I hope you all can help me out! I have a dilemma with one of my good friends. He is a dear friend of mine who I’ve been friends with since...

Michelle, Mar 2, 2024 10 236 1
Lynnie
Smoking - Red Flag or Deal Breaker?
Lynnie, on August 13, 2019 at 11:45 AM

How do you feel about smoking? Is it just a nasty habit you don't like, or is it a total deal breaker? Red Flag or Deal Breaker? Next Question: Having different religious beliefs? Back to the...

Emily, Mar 2, 2024 72 3,176
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Dad given months to live after engagement
Colleen, on January 27, 2024 at 7:56 PM

Hi Everyone, I need help. I recently was engaged on Christmas Eve, with plans to get married in Nov 2024. One reason we wanted to do it in that time frame was because my dad had pancreatic cancer and...

CM, Mar 2, 2024 4 90
Madison
Concern
Madison, on August 27, 2022 at 12:31 PM

I may be making too much out of this but I’d love to know what other women think. I’m 22 and have a wedding planned for next spring. Last Friday, I got home earlier than expected and was going to...

Emily, Feb 29, 2024 24 666
Mallory
Future Mother in Law getting a little crazy
Mallory, on September 16, 2019 at 5:41 AM

I need to vent about this! Can't really say it to my fiance (Well, I can but don't really want to). Don't want to say it to my friends because I have been trying to refrain from talking about my...

Kim, Feb 25, 2024 17 1,781
Mrs. Johnson
Dad's girlfriend
Mrs. Johnson, on February 18, 2024 at 7:52 PM

To start off my mother and father have been divorced for over 20 years. My dad and his girlfriend have been together for about 20 years, it's understanding why my mom doesn't like my father's...

Mrs. Johnson, Feb 24, 2024 16 227
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Contemplating moving on or should i wait ?
Mahnoor, on February 23, 2024 at 1:48 AM

Me and my boyfriend have been together for 2 plus years and he's btw 12 years older than me , he's 40 and I'm 28 and he's moving to England next month . I told him that the only way for us to be in...

Andrea, Feb 23, 2024 12 246
Erica
It's been 3 years and no proposal, contemplating moving on?
Erica, on December 17, 2020 at 2:39 PM

I'm enlisting the advice and counsel of anyone who has gone through a similar situation. My boyfriend and I have been together for just over 3 years, with our fair share of ups and downs and learning...

Jackson, Feb 17, 2024 61 104,924 1
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