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Just Said Yes November 2023

Don’t want to invite my future Bil’s girlfriend

Amy, on September 17, 2022 at 6:50 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 6
My future BIL’s girlfriend is an awful person and makes it very obvious she does not like me & in simple terms, I do not like her back. They have been together 5+ years, on the road to engagement, do not live together, however she is in fact “apart of the family”. She has done very horrible things to me down to not even saying I’m sorry (or acknowledging it even once) when my mom passed away. Never said congratulations to me when I got engaged. Started a “family” group chat and excluded me. The list goes on but for just the first reason alone I am hurt. My fiancé’s is EXTREMELY small so as of now, she is one of the core members. We are having a small intimate wedding because all we want is the people who love & support us with us on our special day & she DOES NOT. I don’t know what to do because we are inviting people who have been in long term relationships (even if not married) with their +1’s so it’s not like we can use that excuse. I also don’t want my BIL to threaten him not going if she is not invited because like I said, they’re family is so small and I’d hate to be the reason for my fiancés brother to not be at the wedding but the mere thought of her being there on the most special day of my life makes me so angry. My fiancé is supportive in whatever decision I make. I’d love any and all advice/if anyone has gone through a similar situation. Thanks in

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Latest activity by Jacks, on September 19, 2022 at 2:40 PM
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    Champion July 2019
    Veronica ·
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    While I completely understand you don't want her at the wedding, unfortunately I think it would only cause more drama if you don't invite her. It is very possible your future bil would refuse to attend which of course would just end up hurting your fiance. My advice is to have minimal contact with her.
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  • Cece
    Master October 2023
    Cece ·
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    I completely understand your stance, and if I were in your situation I wouldn’t want to invite her either. However, I think you’re going to have to be the bigger person here and extend the invitation. It’s likely your FBIL will not attend if she’s not invited, which will hurt your fiancé and probably create a divide in the family (in which she will be the victim and you will be the villain). Just invite her and then don’t interact with her. (My petty @$$ would probably address the invite BIL’s name + guest 😆)
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  • Katie
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    Katie ·
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    I’m so sorry Amy. I totally understand your perspective and she sounds very immature and unthoughtful. Try to replace your anger with pity for her. She doesn’t understand social grace and has a lot of growing to do. If I were in your shoes, I would invite her.


    As someone who had my wedding and mine was not large, you won’t notice her. On your wedding day, there is so much joy and full attention on you as a couple, believe me she will be in the background. I think by inviting her, you automatically win. You are showing the family you are kind and thoughtful to someone that doesn’t deserve it. You show you feel sorry for her that she isn’t able to show inclusiveness and yet you are above such things for the sake of your BIL. You are the wife to be and playing the long game and I think the gesture will be in your favor.
    Good luck on the decision and I know it’s not an easy one ❤️❤️❤️
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  • Pat
    Super May 2023
    Pat ·
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    Oh Cece, I always enjoy your replies .... (My petty @$$ .....) I just nearly spit my coffee on my keyboard this morning.

    As for the situation, Amy, I so totally and completely understand and am sending hugs your way. But like others have pointed out, it will unfortunately be necessary to invite the child ... because that is what she is behaving like. If you have a core group of girl friends who you are super close to, I would just mention your feelings (in a nice way) about her and ask that they help 'surround' you and help watch your back. I'm happy to read that your FH is understanding - I'm sure that is a relief to you.

    Best of luck to you - hold your head high and be the classy woman we all know you can be.

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  • Paige
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    Paige ·
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    That sounds like a rough situation, and I'm sorry you're in it in the first place. I'd agree with everyone else that it would be best to take the high road here. Unfortunately, if they're on the road to getting engaged and she's considered family, you'd look really bad if you don't invite her, and you'd be opening up a Pandora's box of family drama/ issues. Try to focus on enjoying your day, spending time with your new husband, and limit your interaction with the girlfriend.

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  • Jacks
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    Unfortunately, you'll need to invite her. They are an established couple and they are family.

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