Discussions from Family and Relationships

I live away from home and haven't seen my mom in two years (work/COVID). I'm planning to travel home to see my mother in a few months since we'll both have been vaccinated and I feel comfortable going...

I know it's mine and FHs day but it really sucks that my dad and grandparents aren't going to support our marriage. I'm scared to even send save the dates when it comes time. Even my sister who is my...

Getting married in September...estranged biological father is an alcoholic but we do have a “relationship”...was raised by my Step-father, who has always been my Father...estranged father has little...

So, my cousins ex wife is really good friends with my Mother. My cousin and his wife decided to file for divorce. She still wants to attend the wedding. My mother wants her too as well because they...

I am having my wedding on march 20 however we went from 25 to 19 since my family cant be there so now I am feeling a certain way . I know there been stuff going on etc..but I feel like if they wasnt...

We are getting married in August of 2021. I turn 40 this year and my fiancé is 43. Neither of us has ever been married and we do not have any kids. My fiancé’s family does not believe we should be...

Since I began wedding planning Mom and I have had a long standing battle. I understand many emotions are involved for many people but unfortunately I have felt little support from her. I started...

So my fiancé got a great job opportunity out of state and we decided as a couple the best choice was for him to go. He leaves first and I leave once the school year is over; I’m a substitute. We live...

So we are super lucky to have inherited some jewelry. My fiance proposed to me with a VERY nice ring his mom gave him. He said she has a shopping "hobby", apparently had the diamonds from something...

Hey Everyone! So I am struggling to deal with my mother, which I am sure I am not the only bride with the issue lol My mother raised me in a very religious and conservative household. Like crazy...

Sorry for the ridiculously long story BUT opinions PLEASE....... I had my wedding scheduled for this past August, but had to reschedule. It's suppose to be this upcoming summer. It's been almost 2...

I’m the single daughter of a covert narcissistic mother. I am still in contact with my mother, because I don’t want to lose the relationship with my father. They are still together, my father is...

It’s been a while since I’ve posted about my wedding party selection-which I initially struggled with due to not wanting to upset or hurt anyone’s feelings. I have since made the decision (my fiancée...

Hello! I am writing for some advice about this sticky situation. Last year, I met my birth mom and her kids and over the past year, we have become really close. Now, we have more of a sisterly bond...

My wedding is this July and im so over my bridal party and drama!!! -Cousin had a divorce, starts drama any wedding talk between me or the other girls. She back out 2 weeks ago. -Same day thought why...

My FH and I currently live about an hour away from my family and 2-3 hours away from his. We haven't chosen a venue yet, as we aren't sure if its going to be in my home town. My family will come visit...

Why does it offend people when I don't want any pictures taken of me. Ran into this a few times at high school, university and now I'm dealing with it with my future in-laws. They get so but hurt when...

So it seems like there is a lot of stress on the forum, so I'm wondering if we could get some good ideas out there. What is the best bridesmaid gift you ever received? What gift or gifts did you...

My fiancé and I have chosen not to do a bridal party. In lieu of a bridal party, I want to ask my mom to be my maid of honor. Has anyone else done this before? No bridal party but asked their mom as...

My dad and I aren't very close, but I would still like to have a dance with him. I can't seem to find anything that isn't sappy. Any suggestions?