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Amber
Savvy May 2021

Fiances family unsupportive- advice needed!

Amber, on March 23, 2020 at 10:04 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 7
So my fiancé and I were supposed to be married in a few months and unfortunately we have had to postpone our wedding to next year due to COVID. To make things worse I’m an ER nurse so I’m going to be swamped with everything going on.


We messaged family and friends with the news (which, to us, was really sad as we are so excited and ready for this) . Our friendship groups were very supportive and caring as well as my side of the family & my Mother and father In law. However, all three of my fiancé’s siblings simply didn’t respond and just did a ‘thumbs up’ message. Their partners did but bother responding. All three are meant to be in the bridal party. I know it may not be the most important news in the world but they couldnt care less about my fiancé and our life whereas we are always so interested and invested in their lives- Their weddings, babies, birthdays. Unfortunately they seem very self centered. I feel hurt- am I being silly? I’m just over putting in effort with them!

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Latest activity by Judith, on March 26, 2020 at 11:32 AM
  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    You’re not silly for being hurt but unfortunately that just how it is sometimes where people get caught up in their own lives. I’m sure they’re excited for you but aren’t showing it the way your hoping.
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  • K
    Devoted July 2021
    Kendra ·
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    I definitely would feel some type of way but sadly we don’t get the same investment in our lives as we do with others. Just take a mental note and you now know how to move forward with them.
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  • Fany
    Devoted October 2021
    Fany ·
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    If this is a reoccurring thing then yes, I would feel hurt. However just reading about the one event you just shared, it sounds like you're taking it too much to heart. Many others are in a panic right now with the pandemic.
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  • Amber
    Savvy May 2021
    Amber ·
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    Hi Tiffany, yes unfortunately it’s repeated- for example when we got engaged one brother could only talk about how he was planning to propose to his girlfriend but couldn’t acknowledge us. I totally understand there’s a lot going on in the world and it’s very scary but I feel like you need to support your family too
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  • Amber
    Savvy May 2021
    Amber ·
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    Thankyou. I feel like I’m someone who cares too much about others so I’ll try and focus on those that care about me
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    WeddingWire Administrator May 2015
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    I'm sorry Sophie, that sucks. Maybe they just had a lot on, maybe they didn't want to ask you about it and rub it in, or maybe they just thought that reply was sufficient. Whatever the case it's understandable you were bummed out by it, but know that we have your back and so many others on here are going through the same thing you are, we'll be here to support you all along the way. Thank you for the work you do, stay healthy, and stay positive Smiley heart

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    Judith ·
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    An announcement of a cancellation or delay does not call for an answer. That is long term general etiquette. Some people closest will respond with sympathy. Many will think, they must be so upset, the last thing they want is for everyone to make it a topic of discussion. I think you are reading too much into an absence of response. ......Also, most couples have one person respond for the two of them. Some couples, the person with the original family or friends connection responds. Others, they each do their individual family and friends, but both discuss and decide on one person who will respond to mutual friends.
    Your sisters-in-law each responded, appropriate as the family connection and because they are BM. They acknowledged your announcement. That is it. For a death, permanent complete loss, one member of a household responds, and a real expression of sympathy is required. Not for delay of a wedding. Please don't make family relations a problem every time people do not do way more than the accepted thing. People are dying, people are afraid of running out of money, of their businesses collapsing permanently, of jobs that won't exist when this is over. Your wedding will just be delayed. You can marry now, still. You are delaying so you can have the big party most of us want.So, relax. It is hard on so many people on this forum, and I feel badly for each of you. But realize that this does not call for a response from everyone, and let go of feeling hurt.
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