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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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Not a bridesmaid and possibly lying about bachelorette plans?
mary, on July 29, 2026 at 3:42 AM

I am close with 2 siblings. Both were in my wedding. Earlier this year I found out I am not a bridesmaid and the reasoning was that there were not enough groomsmen on his side. I offered that my...

mary, Jul 29, 2026 1 74
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Should i invite my brother to my wedding...
Tom, on May 7, 2026 at 12:01 PM

I have two brothers and I am the middle child. I have had mostly a good upbringing but my older brother has had a history with anger issues. So much that it can get physical. I’ve seen him over the...

Veronica, Jun 10, 2026 2 201 1
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Ended engagement
Jenni A, on June 6, 2026 at 11:43 AM

Hi everyone, I recently ended my engagement and called off my wedding. We had a very difficult year, or at least I did. A lot of family enmeshment on his end and I eventually felt like I lost my voice...

Marie, Jun 8, 2026 1 74
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Should i have to invite & pay for someone i don't want at my wedding?
Kirsty, on October 28, 2025 at 7:37 AM

Hi All, I'm looking for your opinions/advice on the below subject. My partner and I are considering getting married abroad with a few close friends and family members, and then having a large...

Sarah, Jan 20, 2026 5 645
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3Rd marrriage
Lady, on December 2, 2025 at 8:45 AM

Hello everyone I’m going to dive right in… Well I’m almost 38 he’s 43. I was married 1st at 20 an it was close to my mom death I rushed and again at 33 someone who was a strong man but an alcoholic...

Sara, Mar 11, 2026 3 503
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Feeling a bit stuck
Vivian, on March 10, 2026 at 1:36 PM

Hi brides! I’d love some outside opinions on a guest list situation because I’m feeling a bit stuck. My fiancé and I are planning our wedding for April 2027 and our venue has a 120 person guest limit,...

LM, Mar 11, 2026 1 218
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