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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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Carlie
mil Drama
Carlie, on January 5, 2021 at 12:04 AM

I'm interested in advice, or to see if any of you ladies are, or have been, in a similar situation: My fiancé and I have not talked to his mom and stepdad going on two years now. It will be 2.5 years...

Carlie, Apr 3, 2021 26 1,706
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When you know they love you....
Dj Tanner, on April 1, 2021 at 10:27 AM

What is the one little thing that your SO does that tells you they love you without actually telling you that they actually love you… I thought this might be a cute little post to start the day 🥰. One...

Dj Tanner, Apr 2, 2021 28 1,310 1
Amanda
fh and i disagree about how to budget attending weddings
Amanda, on April 1, 2021 at 4:11 PM

My fiance and I are at that age where lots of people we know are getting married. We have been sent the dates for 8 weddings this year already and are expecting more. We disagree about whether to...

Fred, Apr 2, 2021 18 789
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Funniest thing your so has done? tmi Warning disclaimer!
Dj Tanner, on April 1, 2021 at 11:43 AM

Sort of piggybacking off of the previous posters post but what were some of the funniest times that you’ve had with your SO????? My SO is kind of a huge goof ball! He’s quick with jokes and doesn’t...

Rebecca, Apr 2, 2021 13 634
MK
In law relationships
MK, on March 30, 2021 at 10:46 AM

Just curious, what is your relationship like with your in-laws or future in-laws?! My FMIL and I are extremely close and I adore her and the rest of his family -- but I've seen lots of horror stories...

Jade, Apr 1, 2021 37 1,620
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Feeling let down
Pang, on March 31, 2021 at 6:33 AM

Hi guys. I’ve been feeling very sad and let down by my side of the family. With the pandemic, we lost our venue then we end up canceling our out of state wedding. Now we’re planning a small wedding in...

Courtney, Apr 1, 2021 4 735
Lindsey
Fiance's Family As Bridesmaids
Lindsey, on March 30, 2021 at 6:53 PM

Is it appropriate for your fiancé’s sister or cousins to be your bridesmaid? What are your thoughts?

Melody, Mar 31, 2021 12 889
Ashley
Step father dance
Ashley, on March 14, 2021 at 3:53 PM

So, my parents have been divorced since I was seven years old and my mom was the one who left my dad for my stepfather. My real father who is very much in my life still to this day he does not like my...

Katie, Mar 31, 2021 8 558
SLY
Partner Pet Peeves!😒😜
SLY, on January 11, 2021 at 2:17 PM

Hello everyone! We all have those pesky pet peeves that just grind our gears! It's interesting to see how someone defines something as a 'pet peeve', yet another person might have no problem with it!...

MK, Mar 31, 2021 44 2,086
Ali
Bridesmaids Gifts
Ali, on March 30, 2021 at 11:49 AM

I’d love to hear what everyone is doing for bridesmaid gifts? I love the on trend ideas (robes, tumblers, etc.) but I’m also trying to think of something unique! Any suggestions?

Elizabeth, Mar 31, 2021 8 804
Steph
i think i may be a Bridezilla 😳
Steph, on March 29, 2021 at 2:07 AM

My BF and I have been together for 13 years... yes, a looong time! We have a house, kids, business, and everything that goes with being married except we have both adamantly stated that we didn’t see...

Steph, Mar 30, 2021 16 1,047
MK
Ugh, help
MK, on March 29, 2021 at 10:43 PM

I’m kind of laughing as I write this because I took to WW forums instead of venting to my friends! LOL One of my good friends, who’s also a bridesmaid, told me today that she was getting married....

MK, Mar 30, 2021 14 860
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Family ties
Lauren, on March 30, 2021 at 8:27 AM

My mom and I have had a turbulent relationship throughout my entire life. I swear I’ve sworn her off so many times and always let her back in. She is manipulative and toxic in my life. I need to vent...

Lauren, Mar 30, 2021 14 693
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Choosing Bridesmaids
Amanda, on March 21, 2021 at 3:38 PM

Hi ladies! Wedding planning is going well so far, but the toughest thing for me has been choosing my bridesmaids. I really need some help here! So far I have 9 in mind, and they are all from different...

Katie, Mar 30, 2021 21 1,532
Laura
Calling it off.
Laura, on March 29, 2021 at 1:56 PM

So I am kinda in a rock and a hard place. Planning this wedding has been nothing shy of a living nightmare. I went I got his wedding thinking I would have tons of support and help. Ended up having...

Pirate & 60s Bride, Mar 30, 2021 17 2,016
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In-laws Won’t Get Tested
ER, on March 29, 2021 at 12:14 PM

Hi all, We first had to postpone our wedding from last May. We are moving forward with our wedding in this May, after lowering our guest count to make it safer for everyone. Additionally, we are...

Judith, Mar 29, 2021 17 871
Elizabeth
Reasonable expectations for bridesmaids?
Elizabeth, on March 16, 2021 at 8:56 AM

I've noticed on the forums that there are a lot of posts about conflicts between brides and bridesmaids because of unmet expectations. What do you think are reasonable expectations for bridesmaids? Or...

Michelle, Mar 29, 2021 30 2,478
Brittanie
Ring Shaming
Brittanie, on July 25, 2019 at 3:43 PM

So this is something I never though I would encounter as my ring is absolutely perfect in my eyes, it's of a reasonable cost, and my husband went through a lot to make sure I had it because it's the...

MIWM, Mar 29, 2021 60 4,503
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My baby urge is strong today!
Dj Tanner, on March 24, 2021 at 10:12 AM

Ughh we’re dying to get pregnant! But I know we have to wait until after the wedding! It’s only less than three months! There is no way I can get pregnant now! Especially the fact that I gave in and...

Dj Tanner, Mar 29, 2021 28 1,354
Hilary
My boyfriend proposed in the car with no ring
Hilary, on March 31, 2020 at 8:02 AM

Me and my boyfriend have been together for 2 years, and he asked me if I wanted to get married but he did it in the car with no ring no nothing, he just asked like if it was an invite to the movies. I...

Fred, Mar 29, 2021 34 4,350
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