Family and Relationships
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Is it appropriate for your fiancé’s sister or cousins to be your bridesmaid? What are your thoughts?
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...
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!...
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?
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...