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Erin
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Family Drama

Erin, on July 9, 2019 at 6:37 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 6
In the last year, my FSIL cheated on my FBIL while he was deployed with the Army. While what she did was not ok, I am keeping my opinions to myself and staying out of it because it’s really no ones business but theirs. They have decided to stay together and work on fixing their marriage.

The problem is, my FH wants to ask his brother to be one of his groomsmen, but doesn’t want to invite his SIL at all. His entire family has decided that my FSIL is an outcast who is not welcome at any family gatherings despite the fact that they are still together and trying to fix their problems.

I don’t want to rock the boat and piss my future in laws off, but I don’t think excluding her is the best course of action, as it might cause his brother to not want to attend, and if they are staying together the family should at least try to be civil. Am I wrong? Should she be excluded?

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Latest activity by Jennifer, on July 11, 2019 at 11:43 AM
  • Kelly
    Champion October 2018
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    Is the date in your profile correct? I agree that you should invite her but if you’re wedding isn’t for another almost 2 years this might sort itself out by then. It’s not a decision you need to make anytime soon.
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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
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    Agree with this.
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  • Laura
    Master October 2019
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    In general i'd say if they are married and he'll be there she should be invited. I agree with the others though, if you're wedding is a way off it may work itself out. Whether the future inlaws like it or not she is part of the family. They can choose not to include her but that will just push away your future BIL

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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
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    I agree. Wait it out. Closer to the wedding you can share your opinion with your FH (about potentially pushing FBIL away) but I’d stay out of it after expressing your concern or you might look like the bad guy.
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  • Kelly
    VIP October 2020
    Kelly ·
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    Wait it out. Ask the brother if you have to. It's not the families business to decide who you're comfortable inviting.
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  • Jennifer
    VIP August 2021
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    I would wait a year and ask FBIL on his feelings about it then! Focus on things like venue, budget, even researching photographers now!

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