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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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The Bride
How Did You Meet Your Spouse?
The Bride, on June 28, 2019 at 3:06 PM

"Love doesn’t have to start at a certain place for it to be true, and honestly, it’s okay to step out of the ordinary." My husband and I met New Years of 2012. I was on break from undergraduate school...

Sarah, Nov 25, 2023 32 4,961
Nicole
NWR-parenting help? My kid won't stop goofing off.
Nicole, on December 14, 2017 at 10:57 AM

So my daughter is 8 and in the 3rd grade. Lately she has been getting in a bit of trouble at school. Everyday I'm at the school with her in the morning and I give her space so she can be a kid with...

Maria, Nov 23, 2023 23 2,014
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Family help
Hannah, on November 9, 2023 at 4:23 PM

Ok so my boyfriend and I have been together 2.5 years. Our parents have only met one time before and that was last year. His mom will be coming to town for her birthday - along with his father and...

Theresa, Nov 17, 2023 6 675
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In law trouble
Sarah, on November 7, 2023 at 2:38 PM

Looking for some advice on how to handle this situation… my husband and I have been married four years and always planned on having a wedding for our five year because at the time of getting married...

Theresa, Nov 17, 2023 7 663
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Mom’s matching color
Aly, on November 14, 2023 at 11:41 AM

So I’ve talked to both mine & my FH’s moms about wearing matching colors for the wedding. I told them they could wear any shade of green or blue but they could choose between the two of them I...

Andrea, Nov 16, 2023 6 537
Michael
Not Many Guests on My Side
Michael, on October 26, 2023 at 7:04 PM

I don't have many guests on my side. But I'm hoping to make sort of a new start at things after marriage. Some changes may just be possible as a married couple -- since it is easier to get along with...

Michelle, Nov 11, 2023 8 582
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I’m caught in the middle !!
Kara, on November 6, 2023 at 3:26 PM

My mom wants to give me the wedding of my dream which I am of course very appreciative of. However the issue I have been having is that she gets her feelings her or argumentative anytime my fiancés...

Tera, Nov 8, 2023 8 414
Mandie
Honoring the deceased?
Mandie, on September 26, 2023 at 7:18 PM

Preface: My fiancé lost his grandmother last year. I have a cousin who passed over a decade ago but was the same age as me and we grew up going to the same gatherings for a decade, aswell as I have...

Vanessa, Nov 7, 2023 12 1,212
Nicole
In laws
Nicole, on October 25, 2023 at 7:57 PM

I have a difficult time with my in laws they are spending 6,000 on a cruise and expect us to come along with our own money while planning a wedding mind you they have not helped with any tasks...

Jacks, Nov 2, 2023 18 952 1
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i need advice, please help me!!!
Amanda, on November 1, 2023 at 12:21 AM

My son is getting married Nov. 4 2023 and he just graduated from Marine Corps boot camp last week. He has only known her for 3 months and as soon as he left for boot camp (after she already agreed to...

Peyton, Nov 1, 2023 4 463
Pat
How are you addressing your Fmil?
Pat, on September 17, 2023 at 11:34 AM

SO... here's a little conundrum for all you brides and newly married gals out there. How do you plan, or how are you actually, addressing your future in-laws? Mom and Dad? Mom -last name and dad-last...

Tera, Nov 1, 2023 10 667
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Honeymoon cancelled due to husband’s ex
Ellie, on October 3, 2023 at 6:31 PM

Venting. This is a tough one. We’re having a destination wedding and including my 12yr old step daughter (FH’s daughter from previous relationship.) We had plans for my parents to fly her home to her...

Tera, Nov 1, 2023 16 980
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First Look with Father (tough Relationship)
Tori, on October 18, 2023 at 8:10 PM

My wedding is right around the corner (11/12/23) and I am having trouble making a decision on my first look with my father. My fiancé did not want to do a first look so I had originally thought about...

Jacks, Oct 20, 2023 6 755
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Feeling uncomfortable with future in-laws due to different backgrounds and I'm worried about other things
Morgan, on July 6, 2019 at 11:07 PM

I'm marrying a woman who comes from an upper middle class family. I come from a lower middle class family. My parents both worked incredibly hard for many years. But, my mother had to stop working due...

Rochelle, Oct 19, 2023 75 5,189 2
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Engagement ring
H V, on October 18, 2023 at 12:20 PM

Hello, so I got my engagement ring which is beautiful and what I wanted except for the carat size of the diamond. I’ve always told my fiancé the only two things I cared about were the shape of diamond...

Rae, Oct 19, 2023 4 760 1
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Ideas for 2nd ceremony for our kids after adults only destination wedding
Heather, on March 20, 2019 at 6:09 AM

My parents were planning to take our family to an adults only all-inclusive resort over Thanksgiving. We decided to get married while we are there and have some addition friends and family coming. My...

DMarie, Oct 16, 2023 15 1,160
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Kinda of depressing but need some advice.
Mckenzie, on June 13, 2023 at 7:55 PM

My mom was a drug addict all my life when I was younger. She was in prison for about 7 years. She was let out when I was about 19ish. And after that for a couple years she was doing great and really...

Nicole, Oct 15, 2023 5 431
Em
Adding a Co-maid of Honor
Em, on March 27, 2023 at 2:25 PM

I am about 8 months into my planning process. I am considering adding a co-maid of honor. I feel my one family member currently in the wedding party that I’m closest to has shown a genuine interest in...

CM, Oct 10, 2023 8 617
Kelsey
Mom is sick and won’t make it to my wedding. How do i cope with this?
Kelsey, on October 3, 2023 at 12:44 PM

Hi everyone. I am getting married 12/9/23, so about 2 months away. Within the year, my mom got diagnosed with stage 4 bile duct cancer. She went through treatment and I continued to have hope as I...

Kelsey, Oct 3, 2023 8 1,051
Rachel
The Best Man is not the best… okay he’s the worst
Rachel, on October 2, 2023 at 2:22 AM

My fiancé and I are getting married in a year. We’ve been slowly getting the wedding party proposal gift ready for when everyone is back home for the holidays. The gentleman who is being (somehow)...

Peyton, Oct 2, 2023 7 928
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