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Just Said Yes March 2019

Do not want my sisters bf at wedding

Elise, on December 20, 2017 at 3:52 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 11
We are having a small wedding abroad. 30 guests. My sister will be a bridesmaid however... her on again off again bf isn’t welcome.
Here we go...
theyve been together a year and recently broke up. He cheated on her with a girl who helped them move into their home. Someone she knew and trusted. He says it was once we all think it was more often.
They met when she did palliative care for his mum. Since his mum passed he has become depressed and refused help. He ended up abusing her mentally. every time she would go out he would threaten suicide. When they split up he went and said goodbye to everyone and told her where on the train tracks he was so she went to rescue him. It’s like a drama script written up for a soap.
So they broke up. However as of yesterday he moved back in. I can see the writing on the wall. She will take him back.
So the hotel is booked but I know she will try and add him on to the wedding and to her room. How do I tell her I can’t cope with the drama.
As soon as he drinks the drama ramps up and he causes a scene. And of course there will be drinking at our wedding.
Help??

11 Comments

Latest activity by Chandell, on December 21, 2017 at 2:05 AM
  • Sarah
    Master June 2016
    Sarah ·
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    If you tell her that he can’t come, are you ready for her to decline attending as well?
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  • Meaghan
    VIP November 2017
    Meaghan ·
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    Is the date below your name correct? March 2019? If so an array of things could have happened by then, they could be married, they could have broken up permanently or any other variety of things could have happened. I'd wait and deal with this issue closer too. Either way if you tell her he can't come you will likely have to deal with the reality that she may not come too. You will have to decide if allowing her to bring him is worth it for her to be there.

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  • O
    Master October 2017
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    So tough. There's always one person we really don't want at our wedding 😐However, there's a good chance if your sisters boyfriend isn't invited (which isn't the nicest, they're a social unit) then she may not attend your wedding. Are you ready/prepared for that to happen?
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  • FutureMrsKC
    Master January 2019
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    This is her battle to fight, not yours. If he makes a scene its on her as he would be her date. If you really don't want him there anticipate her decline as well (though I don't agree with this, I'd always support my sister even if she hated ,y lover). Regardless, its your decision, just don't be hurt if sis says no thank you and cancels her flight.

    Edit: WHAT MARCH 2019? Heck they could be married before then, or have a baby, or be broken up for good. Don't bring this up now. Even if the hotel is booked I'm hoping you haven't sent out proper invites yet. Wait it our until you really need to know. Don't rock the boat now and risk ruining your relationship with your sister now.

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  • An
    Super September 2019
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    Your sister is probably well aware that you and your family aren't his biggest fans but she is (presumably) an adult and can decide on her own if he should attend or not. If they are still together at the time of the wedding, he should be invited. Not inviting him to your wedding is not going to break them up even though it sounds like it is hard for you to see them together.

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  • Kiwibride
    Super November 2018
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    I get where you're coming from and it's hard to see people we love in unhealthy relationships. That being said, are you okay if she declines coming because he isn't invited? There is a good chance that could happen, either because she feels insulted, or because she doesn't feel it is safe to leave him alone while she's at a DW.

    She's made her choice to be with him and you have to respect her choices as an adult. Hopefully this will become a non-issue though. Your wedding is a long way off, in that time they could have broken up, gotten married, or hopefully gotten help for any issues he's having. Encourage your sister to help get him into counselling for any suicidal thoughts he's having, even couple's counselling may help push him towards getting the help he needs. Depression and suicide are serious issues and he needs help and support, not to be isolated. Pushing them away isn't going to help anyone in this situation.

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  • MMB
    Master January 2017
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    Do not, I repeat...do not make any decisions about this right now. PP's are correct. So much could change in their relationship a year from now, so don't even worry about it at this point.

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  • Jacks
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    If she’s still with him in a year and a half then yeah you need to invite him.
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  • Erin
    Super October 2018
    Erin ·
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    I also agree that you should pump the breaks and not worry about it yet. However, I do disagree about having to invite him. If someone was physically abusive would anyone say you have to invite the boyfriend? I would hope not. To me, physical and mental abuse are two different things but hold the same weight. I would not condone an abuser at my wedding. I would be prepared for it to start drama with your sister though.
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  • Daniella
    VIP October 2017
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    Theyre a social unit and as such he should be invited regardless of your feelings. Pushing the issue with her will just alienate her when she needs your support. Besides your wedding is over a year away.. anything can happen between now and then.
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  • Chandell
    Dedicated August 2018
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    I wouldn't why would you sister not attend Becaus of her horrible boyfriend never heard of it . and by 2019 they should be broken up lol
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