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Just Said Yes March 2014

Doubt about marriage.

E, on November 18, 2013 at 4:08 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 33

Hi everyone, My fiance and I are from different continents (S. America and N.A), different cultures, way different families and even have different religions...but we've made it work for 3 years now and next month we are getting married. He's always been the one to express having doubts about our...

Hi everyone,

My fiance and I are from different continents (S. America and N.A), different cultures, way different families and even have different religions...but we've made it work for 3 years now and next month we are getting married.

He's always been the one to express having doubts about our relationship. I've had them, too- but kept them to myself. Lately, though we have been having major problems. We fight all of the time. He pisses me off, because he procrastinates on everything for the wedding. Since we live in his country and I don't speak the language, he has to do all of the phone calls and emails.

Sometimes, whenever we stop thinking or talking about the wedding, we do just fine together. But, now whenever we fight he says he's not sure if he's ready to get married. I feel the same at times. We have 7 people traveling abroad for the wedding next month. I wish I could postpone it. What do I do? I can't tell if I want it anymore...

33 Comments

  • TheOGJesse's Girl
    Master March 2014
    TheOGJesse's Girl ·
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    Take it from me... I'm divorced because I thought those doubts would go away. But in fact, they don't. All the things you worry about get worse.

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  • KM
    Master March 2015
    KM ·
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    I was being sarcastic. The answer to this is obvious to me

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  • Anisea
    Master July 2014
    Anisea ·
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    Cut out and go home, its alot better to do it now than try and cut out once youre married. If its meant to be youll come back together

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  • KR
    Super September 2014
    KR ·
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    I'm sorry, this just sucks. Smiley sad it's easy to say "end it" but I'm sure it's not that easy when you're he one in the relationship. Are the doubts and stress only from wedding planning? As someone who has lived in other countries where I don't speak the language, I know it can be frustrating to do anything at times, let alone plan a wedding! But if the doubts stemmed from before then there is nothing wrong with pausing and taking some time to think about it more, as hard as that might be. You still have your whole lives to get married if you want! But only you two will know what's best for you! Sending good thoughts your way.

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  • Kristie & Bryce
    Super April 2014
    Kristie & Bryce ·
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    Don't do it! You should have no doubts. All that fighting is not healthy. Work on the relationship before you get married. If you are going to be together forever then it doesn't matter if you wait a little longer. Get healthy before you make a legal commitment.

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  • shirlden
    Super March 2014
    shirlden ·
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    I had doubts the first time around but did it anyways. We lasted 7 years, I really wish I listened to my doubts. Divorce is expensive and I hated having to admit to everyone that I made a mistake. At least postpone for a while.

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  • DlovesD
    Master June 2014
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    Always trust your intuition. I think you already know the answer. Friends & family were going to spend the $$ anyways, they'll be fine.

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  • AndreaLily
    Master October 2013
    AndreaLily ·
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    Here is an interesting article, it cites that the biggest problem that leads to divorce is communication, or lack there of. Jump ship, you're not even married yet and you can't communicate with your FH.

    http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/want-your-marriage-to-last-top-relationship-experts-share-insights-into-avoiding-divorce-and-reveal-the-most-surprising-traits-of-successful-couples-232358131.html

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  • F
    Super March 2014
    FordGrl ·
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    It sounds like it's time to move on. Or postpone the wedding and seek counseling. Personally, I would just move on if you're not even upset when he expresses doubt.

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  • K
    Beginner April 2014
    kathy ·
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    I am so sad for you. This must be heart wrenching and I cannot even imagine your pain. My rule has aways been...if I am ambivalent, I am not ready to make a decision. It seems there is always a 'defining moment' that cements one direction or the other. At THAT point, I KNOW. And so will you. And counseling is ALWAYS a good idea and postponement is never a bad idea.

    My heart breaks for you. And there is no one person who knows what you should do. It is in your heart.

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  • Ab
    Master October 2011
    Ab ·
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    Normally I'd say postpone and talk about how it can be tough to change cultures especially when you don't know the language..It places a lot of potential strain on the relationship..however it sounds like you don't really want to be with him at all. At the very least postpone..sounds like you want to end it though..How long have you been dating? did you move to S. America for him or were you there for another reason? But it sounds like also your FH doesn't want to marry you..bringing up about having doubts should be crushing to the other person..but you aren't crushed..there is your answer. Go with your gut.

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  • Chloe
    Just Said Yes July 2014
    Chloe ·
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    I dont think your relationship is over. Wedding planning is stressful!! Talk with him about how he actually feels about ending your relationship. I'd say postpone until you figure things out, your family will understand. Best of luck!

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  • Mrs V (Roe)
    Master August 2013
    Mrs V (Roe) ·
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    I'm with KatieM. My first marriage I was not really in love with my husband but he was the first man outside of my dad and brother who loved me so much and I had gone too far I felt to cancel (out of embarassment). I did us both a dis-service not listening to my inner voice. We wasted so much time together. It didn't turn out badly but it didn't turn out good either. I wish I had cancelled. If you are having any doubt, at least postpone.

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