Discussions from Family and Relationships

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

Hi lovelies, I stumbled upon this forum and thought you all seemed so insightful, so wanted to put out my own question I've been wrestling with. (Regardless of what my new profile says - I (26F) am...

Let's talk about the secret to a lasting marriage! 💖 Share your top tips or unforgettable moments that keep your marriage strong. We're all ears! 😊 #MarriedLife"

Hi, I'm looking to get some thoughts on asking my mom to be my MOH. I'm having a really hard time coming up with bridesmaids in general, but my FH really wants to have a traditional wedding party with...

For example are you hosting a bridesmaid luncheon or a similar event to thank your bridesmaids and loved ones for supporting you? Or are you going a completely different route or just keeping it...

I am crying nonstop over this and have so much anxiety to the point I want to cancel the wedding. Long story short, my family doesn’t get along, mainly because my mom continues to hold a grudge and...

I *think* I just need someone to talk me off the ledge lol. My fiance is very laid back. Rarely mad, laid back, not eager to go hang out with people, takes himself a little too seriously sometimes,...

Hi! I’m getting married in September and these last few months have been really stressful. I’m trying to enjoy and soak up this “happy time” as much as I can but I keep having little annoyances happen...

My boyfriend and I have been together for 3+ years. We have been living together for 2 years, which ultimately I wanted to wait until we were at that point in our relationship where we were ready to...

Hello everyone! I am in need of some help. I am the MOH in my best friends wedding next year. Hers is in the spring/early summer. The issue I am coming up too is she hasn't given me a lot of...

Hi I just got engaged to my HS sweetheart 10 years later. Happiest time of my life. His job requires travel and we have spent the last 6 summers overseas. We want to get married overseas at this...