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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 supportive family
Vanessa, on April 27, 2018 at 3:20 PM

I dont even know where to begin this is going to be long. Throughout my wedding planning process Ive been so happy to see the outpouring of love and support from all of my/our friends and my fiancees...

Jeleebeenz, Apr 28, 2018 5 168
Nicole
Widow-bride dress color
Nicole, on April 24, 2018 at 12:12 AM

I'm going to be gettig married - round two! I'm super excited, but I wonder... Is it weird to honor my late first husband by not wearing white? And if I do, should I do champagne or something all out...

MaltedMilk, Apr 27, 2018 4 1,035
Yes16
Hurt my sister's feelings
Yes16, on April 25, 2018 at 8:49 AM

I went dress shopping with my mom this weekend and found my dress! I didn't invite anyone else. I wanted the quality time with Mom and my sister's fashion opinions are so strong I was afraid I would...

Yes16, Apr 25, 2018 10 237
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Do we really have to invite 2nd cousins?
Jill, on April 18, 2018 at 11:46 AM

I see my 2nd cousins once a year & don't talk to them all year. They're all in their 20's & my 1 first cousin has 5 kids! We want to do a plus 1 for everyone, but for that family, that's 12...

Mrs Abbey, Apr 23, 2018 3 1,587
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Junior Bridesmaid Dresses?
CaseyinOK, on April 17, 2018 at 10:30 AM

My youngest sister is too young to be a bridesmaid but too old to be a flower girl. I thought about having her carry my train as a junior bridesmaid or bridal attendant. My bridesmaids are paying for...

Jo, Apr 19, 2018 3 247
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My dad doesn’t want to come
Lex, on April 17, 2018 at 3:32 PM

So long story short my dad is a narcissist and hates my whole family (mostly his parents and anyone who associates with them). He hasn’t talked to them in almost 4 years so when I told him I was...

GoodMOB, Apr 17, 2018 3 168
Future Mrs.
Marrying into a Vietnamese family - advice
Future Mrs. , on April 17, 2018 at 10:19 AM

Hi ladies and gents, My heart is heavy and I am scared to move forward with marriage. My future mother-in-law has been acting very different (controlling, demanding, and rude) the past month. She's...

Future Mrs., Apr 17, 2018 12 3,262
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Junior Groomsmen gifts
Deb, on April 15, 2018 at 4:12 PM

So I bought these cute white metal pails personalized with the names of our Junior groomsmen who are ages 10 and 7. What are some ideas of things to put in them? Besides candy. THANKS

Deb, Apr 17, 2018 2 175
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Porn, ok or not?
Courtney, on April 11, 2018 at 6:28 PM

Hi guys. Still new here, but I wanted opinions that weren’t biased and from other women in general. My FH and I don’t sleep together every night because we are under my parents roof and it’s a matter...

Courtney, Apr 15, 2018 7 671
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Wedding vs Prom
Sarah, on April 14, 2018 at 12:00 PM

Soooo. My baby sister has her prom the night of my wedding. Shes staying long enough for the ceremony (shes a bridesmaid) then bouncin for prom. Am I right to be upset by this?! My mother originally...

Jeleebeenz, Apr 14, 2018 6 184
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My Sweet Mom and My Bridal Shower
Kerstin, on April 6, 2018 at 10:26 AM

Hey everyone! Im drawing a blank so I thought maybe I could gather some ideas from here! Long story short my mom lives overseas in Europe. She has mostly been unable to help plan the wedding but has...

Kerstin, Apr 6, 2018 2 92
Millie
Don’t Want Bachelorette Party vent
Millie, on February 13, 2018 at 8:38 PM

Hey ladies, I am not having a wedding party. Just a MOH who hasn’t been a great person lately. Since my engagement, she has made a few rude comments about my fiancé’s looks or said things that makes...

shante, Apr 4, 2018 14 1,045
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Non mushy father daughter dance?
Kelsey , on April 4, 2018 at 1:29 AM

Does anyone have any ideas for a non traditional and fun father daughter dance? My dad has told me he just doesn't want to dance to anything super emotional and I agree. He also doesn't approve of me...

Alexis, Apr 4, 2018 3 186
ColoradoAshley
One Bridesmaid backed out
ColoradoAshley, on March 30, 2018 at 4:16 PM

I'm such a confusion of emotion. I'm understanding; I'm saddened; I'm angry. One of my longest friends called me last night to tell me that she can't be in the wedding anymore. She just had a baby and...

Michelle, Apr 2, 2018 24 2,056
FutureFrames
Sister's boyfriend proposal idea
FutureFrames, on March 31, 2018 at 7:39 PM

My sister's boyfriend is about to propose to her soon and I know she won't like some details about it. This will be the proposal: They're going on a staycation in Miami beach, renting a hotel for the...

happeningmom, Mar 31, 2018 7 1,240
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sil in wedding???
Alyssa, on January 16, 2018 at 1:06 AM

So, I have already decided on my two bridesmaids. My best friend who I have known since I was 11 is my MOH and my other good friend is my second bridesmaid. FH is having two groomsmen. My mother has...

Sally, Mar 30, 2018 3 287
Chelsea
Childhood bestfriend dropped out of wedding party
Chelsea, on March 26, 2018 at 12:47 PM

While planning my wedding party, I was struggling with the decision about if I wanted to ask my childhood best friend to be a bridesmaid. Even though we haven't been super close since we graduated...

Jo, Mar 30, 2018 3 151
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Jealous mother of the bride
Kelly, on March 26, 2018 at 11:57 AM

My Mom and Dad got divorced a couple years back after 35 years of marriage. My Dad is now re-married and my mom is extremely jealous. She continues to bring up conversations about who will escort her...

Jo, Mar 27, 2018 3 784
Prisonmike
My mom got married
Prisonmike, on January 8, 2018 at 10:04 AM

I'm honestly not sure if I should be mad, or if this is considered rude, or tacky- but I can't help but to act irrationally. A few days ago my sister posted on Facebook she was looking for an...

Kristina, Mar 26, 2018 35 2,437
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Not attend my step brothers wedding and i feel horrible help!
Private User, on March 22, 2018 at 3:33 AM

Okay so early March 2018 my step brother announced that he would be getting married July 2018! I thought wow that’s fast but okay they have a kid together and have been engaged for a little over a...

Private User, Mar 22, 2018 2 119
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