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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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Samantha
Mother son dance
Samantha, on June 28, 2025 at 8:45 AM

My husbands mother passed away last year and he planned to dance with his grandma at our wedding next year. Sadly she just recently passed away. Aside from his dad he has no other important woman left...

Samantha, Yesterday at 12:59 PM 2 49
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Drama with my son
Avi, on June 10, 2025 at 8:48 AM

I am afraid to post for advice honestly, but I am going to as I am really at a loss of what to do. I left my 3 son's father in 2018 after a 20 year relationship. It took me years to make the decision...

Sarah, Jun 21, 2025 10 186 1
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Parents dictating guest list
Private User, on June 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM

Hi - my parents do not get along with my aunts /uncles, but I do and the cousins are very close. They said they will not pay for the wedding if it isn’t immediate family only. I told my dad he...

Mel, Jun 26, 2025 3 227 1
Dana
Mother of the Bride insisting on being the center of attention for ceremony
Dana, on May 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM

My mom and I have had a very difficult relationship my entire life. I am an older first time bride and there are certain traditions I believe in, like only my father walking me down the aisle. It took...

Sara, Jun 5, 2025 3 152
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Stepdaughter says no kids which she wont make a exception for her 5 year old sister
Gabby, on April 25, 2025 at 10:29 AM

So, I am stepmom we live in Fl she is in Tennessee she said no kids well we don't know anyone there to watch her, she has never had a sitter are older mom at 49 and hubby 55. She is my Mircale baby...

Fred, May 21, 2025 7 337
Abby
Estranged Best Friend...invite or No?
Abby, on May 5, 2025 at 8:45 AM

So, my absolute best friend from college and I haven't been super close in the last 3-4 years. And by this, I mean we lived together in college, she was like my sister and completely inseparable. And...

Kaylie, May 13, 2025 4 330
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