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Just Said Yes June 2021

fmil Problems🙃

Jessica, on February 13, 2020 at 3:37 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 12
My fiancé and I planned on getting married on June 21 because his grandmother and god mother from Tennessee would be here in New York visiting. It’s very important to us that they are there because they’re amazing people! When we told his family we were getting married those two women were the most supportive and only ones offering help ALL THE WAY FROM TENNESSEE! While my FMIL did not take it well (never said congratulations and stared at the floor), she apologized for her negative reaction. Then I offer to invite her to join my fiancé, my mother and I to visit the venue and the only thing she said in the entire hour was “you cannot do that date, your sister won’t be home you can’t do that”— IN FRONT OF EVERYONE! My fiancé is not close with his sister, she lives in England and only comes home once a year for the past 4 years of living there. It is more important to my fiancé (and myself) that his grandmother and godmother are there than his sister and he told his mother that. Now his mother and father are not returning his calls. WHAT DO WE DO?! So upset for my fiancé and I’m not sure how to handle the situation. Help?

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Latest activity by Ingrid, on February 13, 2020 at 8:52 PM
  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    I would go forward with planning the wedding and not plan it around what makes your FMIL happy. Give his sister & parents notice and if they want to attend, they will.

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  • Kelsie
    Devoted March 2020
    Kelsie ·
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    I say that I would plan the day around when the people who are most important to you can be there. This is your day and so you should have it on the date that you want. The others will come if they really want to be there.

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  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
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    I would let it go. They are being immature IMO. You two need to do what works best for you and if him having those two ladies there means more then that is fine. Send them an invitation to the wedding and hope the show but I would not call them anymore.

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  • Chelsea
    Dedicated August 2020
    Chelsea ·
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    I would let it go and plan your wedding... send out the invites and that’s that.
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  • Mandi
    Master October 2020
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    Parents who blatantly favor one child over another annoy me so much.



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  • J
    Just Said Yes June 2021
    Jessica ·
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    Okay THANK YOU LADIES! Especially because we got engaged last month and basically picked that date for his grandma. This is one of the only times I’ve ever seen my fiancé visually upset because he’s also pretty certain if we “go against” my FMIL she will straight up say she won’t come, and then his father and brother won’t come. It’s such a sticky situation and I feel so badly for him that his mom is putting him in this situation especially after how she acted when we announced our engagement. It’s been a long month yall🤦🏻‍♀️
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  • J
    Just Said Yes June 2021
    Jessica ·
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    Right?! She hasn’t lived over here IN FOUR YEARS! It’s her CHOICE to live there and she’s a college student that doesn’t work and the parents pay for everything for her. If you plan to live so far away in another country you have to also accept that yeah you’re going to miss some things
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  • Andrea
    Master January 2021
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    I would limit how involved FMIL is in the wedding planning at this point. Just seems like she is a downer and is going to find an issue with everything.

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  • Laura
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    If things have been ok between you maybe take her out to dinner and check in with her. But I'd stay the course. Point it grandma's age vs sisters. Ask sister to plan ahead - maybe announce it to sister specifically... She could get mil to calm down. Mil reaction tells me something is up.
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    Just Said Yes June 2021
    Jessica ·
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    So we called sister to tell her about the wedding and date we wanted and she said she couldn’t come home but honestly listening to the conversation there were so many awkward silences and neither of them really knew what to say because they don’t talk often. FMIL is a closed door as far as feelings and stuff and she’s also passive aggressive so actually find out what the issue is (he’s asked) is difficult. I wanted her happy and involved but I don’t know how else I can help the situation!
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  • Laura
    Super September 2026
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    There may be nothing you can do and he may have to make peace with the fallout. However, mother in laws are forever - so attempts should be made. But, keep good boundaries. I wish this works out for you!! Smiley heart

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  • I
    Expert August 2021
    Ingrid ·
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    Not your worry. . .they are the ones creating the stink about it. It's on their plate to move forward and be happy for you guys.


    Your wedding your decisions!
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