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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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futuremrsrichardson
Everything is falling apart
futuremrsrichardson, on May 20, 2018 at 8:19 AM

I don’t even know how to put this into words. I recently wrote on here about my relationship with my fiancé’s morher. It’s been challenging to say the least. She doesn’t want any of his family to be...

Staurt, Jan 24, 2021 23 1,878
Mother In-law Banned From Wedding
, on January 22, 2021 at 4:07 PM

My fiancee does not get along with his mother, and has not spoken to her I. Almost 10 years. She was a "Not so good mother" according to all both abusive and stole money from family members. I had the...

Ashley, Jan 24, 2021 32 1,606
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Sibling's Wedding Weekend Before Mine
Lauren, on June 10, 2020 at 1:18 PM

Hi All, I'm a covid bride that had to change my spring wedding to winter. My brother called me yesterday to tell me that he's planning to propose in the next few weeks to his girlfriend. And that they...

Shannon, Jan 24, 2021 21 3,092
Deidra
Mommy Issues
Deidra, on January 22, 2021 at 10:30 AM

My *brilliant* mother decided to go & tell my future mother in law something about my sister's in laws had money & paid for nearly their whole wedding (while they do have more money than my...

Rebecca, Jan 23, 2021 6 806
Marjoyrie
Mother throwing money in my face.
Marjoyrie, on January 22, 2021 at 1:28 AM

For a year now my mother has been planning to give me a large amount of money. She said it’s in case of an emergency a house or for my wedding. She said the money is only for me and not for my fiancé....

, Jan 22, 2021 15 1,435
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Really annoyed. How would you reply? uggg
Rachel, on January 20, 2021 at 12:58 PM

So my fiancé's ex wife has him in court for a hugh child custody trial. ( been ongoing over a year) So my future MIL said we should not tell the 4 kids about wedding plan until the day of- Her...

Yasmine, Jan 22, 2021 31 1,129
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Any brides who are also mothers?
Haley, on January 17, 2021 at 12:41 PM

Hi guys! Fiancé and I are so excited to be married in December 2021! We’ve never been married before and have a sweet 15 month old together. When we got my engagement ring resized, we brought our...

Janessa, Jan 21, 2021 15 910
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Found disturbing texts on fiancé’s ipad
Kenleigh, on January 14, 2021 at 8:57 PM

Let me start off by saying I’m terrified To ask for advice. My FH is a prominent business man in our community. Well know and well liked. I had NO idea of any of this until this morning. Last night we...

Janessa, Jan 21, 2021 5 877 1
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Engagement Conflict?
Katie, on January 21, 2021 at 9:45 AM

I didn’t know where I should post this but I have a feeling my boyfriend is going to propose on the day my friend was supposed to have her wedding. It’s now postponed due to covid but still going to...

Judith, Jan 21, 2021 9 799
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Ex Girlfriend #cousin from my Fiance
Lav, on January 19, 2021 at 5:11 PM

Hi - I am just coming to ventilate a little... My Fiancé family is dealing with Grandma being with her broken hip because she fell in the bedroom trying to turn the lights on and she can’t have...

Lav, Jan 21, 2021 40 1,743
Isabel
Bridesmaid Attire
Isabel, on January 20, 2021 at 10:54 PM

So I've posted quite a lot about my sister refusing to wear a dress as a bridesmaid. After giving it some thought, we both came to a compromise that she could wear a romper (jumpsuit?) as she...

Biaani, Jan 21, 2021 11 711
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Opinions about invites
Kate, on January 20, 2021 at 3:50 PM

My man and I have considered elopement, but both of us have voiced concerns over our families not being there. So we’d like something fairly small. With that being said, we both come from pretty big...

Katie, Jan 20, 2021 8 275
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New life
Lugar, on January 17, 2021 at 10:46 PM

This is so hard we will get married but we are still pondering which one should move where I'm from Washington and my fiance is from UK I love him but family is important to both of us need help... ...

Squeezy Bean, Jan 20, 2021 7 646
Rebecca
Meme your relationship!
Rebecca, on January 15, 2021 at 4:29 AM

Hi, everything is super stressful right now. Let's play a game! Meme/comic your relationship! This comic creator seems to live in my brain: (Catana Comics) Show me memes and comics that are YOUR...

Mrs.a, Jan 20, 2021 12 1,050
Megan
Me again... full of questions...
Megan, on January 19, 2021 at 11:09 PM

My FH and I are going to have a DW (family scattered worldwide, might as well all meet somewhere). It is extremely important to us that our kids are included (I have 3 he has 1--I can't imagine...

Megan, Jan 20, 2021 9 615
Nikkij
Advice with wedding
Nikkij, on January 17, 2021 at 1:56 PM

I’m not sure how to handle this situation. My future FIL is always negative about our wedding. He doesn’t talk about our wedding plans with my fiancé, but will often call my future SIL to make...

Judith, Jan 19, 2021 11 355
Allie
How Did You Meet?
Allie, on January 14, 2021 at 8:43 AM

Hey all!! Hope everyone is having an amazing start to the new year. Me, not so much...we are dealing with some death in my family and I could use some lighthearted fun stories! So! How did you all...

Kayse, Jan 19, 2021 26 1,376 2
Juwel
Parents are Unhappily Married
Juwel, on January 16, 2021 at 8:50 PM

My parents have been unhappily married for 35 years (they got pregnant early on in their dating relationship). I am having a tough time navigating sharing the joy of being in a wonderfully loving...

Slrhoshi, Jan 17, 2021 4 504
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Difficult family dynamics and questioning having a wedding
Megan, on January 14, 2021 at 8:57 PM

Hello! My fiancé and I have a wedding date set for December 2021. We are planning on having our ceremony in a church, and then a reception at a venue to follow. Sounds like all the stress is gone and...

Angela, Jan 17, 2021 11 1,380
Caitlin
Ranting about my Mom
Caitlin, on January 14, 2021 at 10:05 PM

My mom keeps trying to tell me to invite her friends. I dont have a relationship with them... why would i want them at my wedding. I thought having it in a different state and covid would make them...

Caitlin, Jan 15, 2021 11 770
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