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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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Cassandra
name change dilemma
Cassandra, on January 11, 2024 at 11:22 AM

Long story short. i never had my birth dads last name till about three years ago when i could finally afford to legally change it. and now im torn on what to do. I want to take my soon to be husbands...

Skylar, Jan 11, 2024 3 123
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My first, his third. Help.
Marie.88, on April 19, 2020 at 11:57 PM

When I first met my boyfriend, I was well aware he was married to his most recent ex, but had no idea he was married/divorced before her. When I found out we were already talking, and feelings were...

Anne & Dominic, Jan 11, 2024 25 2,841 1
Shunita
Parents gifts
Shunita, on January 5, 2024 at 9:19 PM

What are you giving parents as gifts

Anne & Dominic, Jan 11, 2024 2 36 1
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Advice needed- bridesmaid and maid of honor swap
Alex, on January 9, 2024 at 5:49 PM

Hello all, any advice is greatly appreciated! I am getting married in March of this year & I originally had 2 maids of honor, one being my sister and the other was one of my best friends from...

CM, Jan 9, 2024 7 130
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Inviting unsupportive family members
Dave, on July 20, 2023 at 10:12 AM

I am in a tough situation- getting married for 2nd time (we are both 50)- My brothers wife does not speak to us (my fiance' and I)- She barely speaks to me- (long history of never getting along for...

Maria14, Jan 9, 2024 2 184
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Moving past not being in closest friend's wedding party
Margy, on January 4, 2024 at 12:33 PM

My closest friend (33M) got married a few weeks ago. He and his husband chose their wedding parties (mixed gender and uneven numbers) a year ago. I (32F) didn't find out they even had a wedding party...

Margy, Jan 8, 2024 7 176
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Bridesmaids causing drama or am i asking too much?
Amber, on January 3, 2024 at 11:48 PM

I asked my bridesmaids to pay all in all for wedding stuff it would be $200 for everything. Between the bridal shower, dress, and bachelorette party. My sister cannot contribute to the...

Michael, Jan 5, 2024 11 230
Anon
Letting a friend know you won't be choosing them as a Bridesmaid. Yay or Nay?
Anon, on November 27, 2023 at 2:23 AM

Hi! As the title says, I'm currently wondering if it's appropriate to let a friend know that I will not be honoring them as a bridesmaid. The reason why I ask is because what would you all do if they...

Margy, Jan 4, 2024 9 206
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Sadness about leaving parents home after the wedding
Pratima, on March 1, 2020 at 11:14 PM

I’m excited to get married and truly love my fiancé. My wedding is coming up and can’t help feel sad about leaving my home and parents. They’ve been my rock for years. Are others feeling the same? How...

Maddelayne, Jan 4, 2024 26 17,359 5
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Relations dilemma
Laura, on December 12, 2023 at 8:57 PM

I would like to know your thoughts & opinions. My fiancé and I are getting ready in the venue which is huge and of course it has 2 separate rooms. So I recently had an uncomfortable conversation...

Nour, Dec 26, 2023 14 252
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Feeling a little excluded as a bridesmaid - am i being silly?
Haley, on September 24, 2022 at 9:47 PM

Hi everyone! So one of my friends is getting married in May and just went dress shopping and said yes to the dress today. long story short, I’m feeling a little down that I wasn’t invited. My husband...

Pan, Dec 25, 2023 15 766
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He’s afraid to tell his daughters
Kellie, on December 4, 2023 at 10:15 PM

I became engaged on November 2nd and had a secret city hall wedding with my husband on the 16th. The reason for the secret marriage is that I carry good insurance and my husband is a self employed...

Jacks, Dec 14, 2023 6 225
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Help! Need Advise. Family Drama.
Lauren, on December 5, 2023 at 7:41 PM

Help!! So I’m not going to explain the whole back story but here’s what’s going on. My fiancé and I sent out our wedding invites and invites to my bridal shower. My bridal shower is in February. My...

Janet, Dec 6, 2023 4 224
Carly
Pregnant and need advice!!!
Carly, on December 6, 2023 at 2:23 PM

Hello all, so I just found out i’m about 5 weeks pregnant and will be due in early August 2024. My wedding is June 2, 2024 which would make me about 7 months pregnant for my wedding. I have already...

CM, Dec 6, 2023 3 162
Breezyrose93
How do i help my Fiancé with his anxiety? It's making him physically ill
Breezyrose93, on November 24, 2023 at 11:51 PM

Here's the background. He had to ask his best man to step down. We talked about it a lot because he would come home from work upset ALL. THE. TIME. They have been friends for years before they worked...

Theresa, Dec 3, 2023 6 205
Sammy L.
Cousin engaged after and married before
Sammy L., on December 29, 2019 at 2:59 PM

So my cousin was engaged about three weeks after I was. Her mom called my mom today to tell me that they set their date in October, a little more than a month before my date. I have to be honest, I am...

Cliff, Dec 1, 2023 38 2,910
Elyse
Parents’ Friends Invited to Wedding
Elyse, on July 9, 2023 at 10:22 PM

So my future husband and I have chosen a venue that is intimate because we don’t want to have a big wedding. It says online that it has capacity for 120, but after talking to the coordinator there,...

CM, Nov 28, 2023 12 305
Anon
Choosing Bridesmaids
Anon, on November 24, 2023 at 12:47 AM

I'm currently having a tough dilemma picking my final bridesmaids. I have a total of 8 and am having a tough time deciding who the last girl should be. Let's start off with the first girl - we have...

Roni, Nov 26, 2023 9 159
Courtney
Excited for Luke's return to the usa
Courtney, on January 18, 2021 at 10:17 PM

Luke and I are so excited to be planning our wedding for this May. We got engaged on 12/25/18 right before he left to serve in the US Army in Hohenfels, Germany. The pandemic really messed up our time...

Dossett, Nov 26, 2023 10 148 1
Nelia
Ffils girlfriend ?
Nelia, on November 23, 2023 at 2:09 PM

Hello fellow brides and brides to be ! Happy thanksgiving 🦃! Are any of yall going to see your future in laws for thanksgiving? Me and my FH have made the decision to go see my FFIL and FGIL, but we...

Nelia, Nov 25, 2023 8 144
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