Discussions from Family and Relationships

My mom and I haven’t spoken in years, she’s never really been a part of my life and for other reasons she isn’t invited to my wedding. My aunt on the other hand has always treated me like on of her...

My future sister in law is making every attempt to ruin my wedding, but I'm not letting her. My problem is that nobody is telling her to stop and her behavior is worsening. We're getting married in...

I just got engaged last month and want to get started on wedding planning asap. I want to at least secure my venue and ask my bridal party to be a part of the wedding. We are on a tight budget of 10k...

My other half want's to get me a new engagement ring. Is that going to be bad luck?Found out the ring he gave me that's from my great great grandma is fake! Hes upset and wants to get me a new one....

So I have a friend whom until last year, we used to hang out with regularly. I told her and her partner we were engaged before we were social media public. I ran into her recently and realized...wow...

Ok, so our friends are getting married. The groom has been best friends with my BF for years but the bride/groom and I have been friends also for about 3 years.They asked my boyfriend to be best man...

Hi all! I'm having some trouble making a decision on whether or not to invite my ex best friend. We became friends 14 years ago and she was always fun, supportive and easy to talk to. A few years ago...

I'm no longer having my mother at my wedding. It's something I've struggled with for months now but after today I cannot and will not allow her to ruin my day! So I rather just not even have her even...

My FH just told me that his mom wants to host a shower for us. While that’s super kind of her, I do not want a shower. He isn’t too keen on it either, but would do it to appease his mother. Him and I...

Background: my grandma is a very opinionated person. If she doesn’t like something she will let you know about it. She also likes to make most situations about herself, for example, the weekend of my...

I saw a lot of the reverse of this question (as this forum is for brides) but I am truly dumbfounded by my sisters audacity. i have been dating my boyfriend for 8 years - some of my family is not...

So I have a family member that i don't like. My cousin is really selfish. Whenever she shows up to family events she usually just eats and leaves. Never brings other people presents to Christmas etc....

I know of a mother that says if she comes to the tea ceremony it’s going to be bad luck for her son the groom so she wants to skip it. Now the brides side is saying the tea ceremony should be canceled...

Are there any Christian brides out there? Most of this is to vent so I apologize before hand. My lease ends next month (end of May) and my wedding is the 1st week of July my plan was to move in with...

Okay, before you judge me, please let me explain. My FH and i have mothers who are very controlling. They are the type of people who will be adding guest to our wedding without us knowing. They will...

So my parents want to meet my in laws before the wedding. It will be just me, FH, his parents, and my parents. I’m nervous about it and a little worried that it will be awkward. Is this an awkward...

I'm in wedding planning. Two close relatives just passed away in my family. The day after, I went to my fiance's cousin's baby shower. Two people have been getting to me. My fiance's brother's...

Okay. Here is my dilema. My sister in law is in her late 60s-early 70.s I have been married for 34 years. Since she doesnt speak English well it is hard to talk to her. She was here from October 23rd...