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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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Kayla
Who to walk me down the aisle?
Kayla, on January 11, 2021 at 9:16 AM

So this has been stressing me out for sometime. Here is my situation. My father is alive and growing up we were very close. However when I got into high school his drinking started to become a...

Slrhoshi, Jan 12, 2021 7 578
MLS
Worried about my fiance's groomsmen
MLS, on January 11, 2021 at 6:25 PM

I am slightly concerned about the groomsmen. My fiance is not a big communicator or organizer. I don't need a lot from the groomsmen to come and put a suit on. However, one expressed not being able to...

Ashley, Jan 11, 2021 13 907
Steph
How did you meet
Steph, on January 8, 2021 at 10:37 AM

How did you and your husband meet!? My husband and I actually met online! Just curious to see!!

Jessica, Jan 11, 2021 36 1,610
MLS
When do you plan on having kids?
MLS, on January 9, 2021 at 7:55 PM

When do you plan on having kids? Or maybe you don't want to have children at all! Whatever makes you and yours happy! I want to be respectful and take into consideration the folks who are struggling...

Veronica, Jan 11, 2021 21 1,339 1
Jessica
Pre-marriage discussion topics
Jessica, on January 10, 2021 at 9:32 PM

Hi people! My FH and I have been engaged since thanksgiving '20. We plan to be wed October '22. We both understand the importance of having open and honest discussions about our expectations and...

Elizabeth, Jan 11, 2021 8 1,393
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Not sure whether to have a covid wedding
Serena, on January 10, 2021 at 7:39 PM

I've never wanted a big wedding but I wanted a smaller one with maybe 40 people including my close friends and family. Currently where I live we're only allowed SIX people at a wedding so basically...

Serena, Jan 10, 2021 21 993
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Racist Uncle
Bumblebee3, on January 9, 2021 at 9:03 PM

My FH has a relative (the son of a great aunt) whom I’ve never met but we were planning on inviting to our wedding as my FH’s family is incredible close. This cousins has lived out of state until...

Rebecca, Jan 10, 2021 9 806
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Estranged family/ invitations
Alex, on January 8, 2021 at 12:26 PM

This past year I cut off all ties with my dad. When I told his siblings that he was not going to be invited to the wedding and it was up to them if they wanted to come, they ran to my dad and told him...

Laura, Jan 9, 2021 12 1,269
Rebecca
Favorite Relationship Memories - not wedding related!
Rebecca, on January 4, 2021 at 3:18 AM

I don't know about everyone else, but it's been Blursday, of Blursmonth for me for about... 8 months. I need a pick me up. Tell me one of your favorite memories with your FS/DS - NOT wedding related!...

Belle, Jan 8, 2021 14 907
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fh Grandma with Dementia
Emmob, on January 5, 2021 at 4:24 PM

Hi Brides! Looking for some advice on a touchy subject. Due to covid we had to postpone our summer 2020 wedding to summer 2021. We will be moving forward with it regardless of the covid situation....

Emmob, Jan 8, 2021 17 1,038
Christina
Baby fever... only married for 7 months
Christina, on January 4, 2021 at 9:02 AM

I was very stuck in I wanna enjoy being married for a few years before having kids...but recently I have been having intense baby fever. I just want a baby, I know my husband will be a good dad. Maybe...

Violetstorme, Jan 7, 2021 16 973
Brooke
In laws
Brooke, on January 5, 2021 at 9:06 PM

Hi guys so my future In laws always to seem to have an opinion on my wedding and no they are not paying for anything and want to help but it upsets my fiancé that I feel they aren't going to like any...

Jennie, Jan 7, 2021 12 708
Katy
My parents are driving me crazy
Katy, on January 5, 2021 at 12:05 PM

I just need a bit of advice on what to do, i love my parents dearly and this is hard for me to even think about. my parents have been around and around with me telling me about how this is their...

Katy, Jan 6, 2021 22 1,821
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My sister took me out of her wedding
Smiley, on January 5, 2021 at 11:24 PM

Hello there, ive seen post here and there with people having troubles themself with weddings and I’m feeling abit overwhelmed and need to vent out some emotions, maybe find guidances from some of you....

Ruby, Jan 6, 2021 4 344
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Engagement announcement advice
Anna, on January 3, 2021 at 4:41 PM

I’ve posted about my troubles before but now it seems it’s gotten a little more complicated. I finally told my parents I was engaged and they didn’t take it well. They said since my fiancé isn’t...

Judith, Jan 5, 2021 15 778
Mallory
Mil's ring
Mallory, on January 4, 2021 at 4:57 AM

So this is going to be a somewhat touchy subject for some people. Whichever way you feel about it please be respectful of me okay? My MIL passed away in March. She died just 6 weeks after my father in...

Judith, Jan 4, 2021 12 779
Yasmine
New Year Goals or Resolutions
Yasmine, on January 1, 2021 at 11:27 AM

Happy New Year everyone! 🥳 Has anyone sat down with their significant other and discussed any goals for this year? My husband and I talked lastnight over drinks & agree that we both want to put...

Melle, Jan 4, 2021 21 1,096
Mackenzie
Eloping privately in a Month!!!
Mackenzie, on January 2, 2021 at 11:27 PM

Hey y’all! It’s been a LONG road and I am FINALLY down to ONE month until my wedding and I am FREAKING OUT!!!!! I pretty much have everything and everything is planned. My fiancé & I decided...

Nymphea, Jan 4, 2021 23 1,337 1
Vincent
Is it weird not to have any family at my wedding when i do like my family?
Vincent, on January 3, 2021 at 9:24 PM

So my boyfriend and I are recently engaged and very very happy. We're planning a fairly tiny wedding (like no more than 20 people in all likelihood) with pretty much just our church members (my...

Mrs. Spring, Jan 4, 2021 8 790
Tyler C.
How to handle inviting certain family to an Lgbtq+ wedding?
Tyler C., on December 27, 2020 at 7:21 PM

I understand the "rule" of inviting couples based on the "social unit" concept, however, I am torn and need advice on how to proceed in regard to my same-sex wedding. I have been blessed to have an...

Anais, Jan 3, 2021 20 1,519
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