Discussions from Family and Relationships

I grew up in the church. As a child I loved going to church. But as I got older and had more autonomy I stopped going. Now I go to church less than 5 Sunday’s a year, and I would really like to get...

How is everyone's relationship with their mother-in-law or future mother-in-law? My MIL drove me nuts during the planning stage of our wedding lol, but we do have a great relationship. My wife and my...

Hi, I’m getting married and want my sister and 2 best friends to make up the bridal party, just 3 people. I want it to be intimate and simple. I told my half sisters, who I get along with but don’t...

Hey yall, What did everyone get their parents and in-laws for their gifts? And is that something that has to absolutely have to happen? I have seen the engraved cups/wine glasses, necklaces, bracelets...

My daughters wedding is in a few weeks. Her aunt and uncle have greatly benefited from my daughters kindness over the years. My daughter has helped them refurbish Their daughters house, helped them do...

On Friday September 18th, 2020 my fiancé's hear stopped, I gave him CPR trying to save him. On Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 I had to say goodbye. I have no idea how I'm going to make it without him. I...

My fiancé hates my Father because he doesn’t 100% support our relationship because my fiancé doesn’t have a career. I have my own business and my fiancé is 35 and delivers pizza. This doesn’t Mean...

Full disclosure, I'm not a therapist. (I'm related to a few, which probably explains a whole lot about me.) Mostly my bona fides come from surviving a narcissistic mother, my parents' divorce, and...

Sorry if i sound funny. Im pretty sure that my relationship is over less than 60 days from my wedding bc my inlaws. Im kinda feeling like idk what to so. I want to hide from everyone even my friends....

I’m a vary private person and don’t have many friends, so I’m hoping to get advise or thoughts on some comments my fiancé and I have been hearing lately. A little back story about us. We met in early...

So first a little bit of background... I am the product of my parents second marriage and my mom's only daughter. One of my older brothers eloped, the other had a tiny backyard wedding that my mom had...

Hey everyone. I recently posted a question regarding what to do about my MIL. I’m really struggling. I’m the type of person who just does NOT want to cause any tension with anyone. So ’m having an...

I've known my FH for almost 8 years and been together for 7 of them but my FH and I aren't super close with any of his side of the family besides his mom and brothers. Well, his mom is bedridden from...

...and by team, I mean my daughters! They are 10 and 7, but they are SOOOO excited and love to help! When I start to stress, they get involved and get me back in the right mindset. They make...

So I know I have lots of time, but it is a constant argument between me and mom about how to include my stepfather in the wedding. I have known him since I was 10 and he has helped raise me, but I...

So my husbands aunt is a wedding planner and offered to plan our wedding. The problem is she’s pushing how she wants it to look and won’t take my ideas. How do I tell her it’s my wedding without...

Do any other Brides feel like their friends/family are getting annoyed or tired of them talking about their wedding? We're less than 3 months out and I'm getting so excited. I know my fiance is over...

Has anyone wrote their future mother in law a letter? Mine hates me for no real reason, its a control issue and we have tried to meet with her multiple times but she refuses and its really hurting my...

I have known my matron for almost 20 years. Over the years, I have stopped speaking with her 2-3 times. She is a messy boots. If she tells me something it goes no further as I dont have any interest...

What is wrong with people? Our wedding RSVP date was nearly a week ago. We have about 15 people who still have not RSVPd, even after I have personally contacted them. One cousin said “maybe” another...