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Megan
Dedicated June 2018

FSIL predicament

Megan , on March 14, 2017 at 3:55 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 1 59

Hi all!

FH and I have been together for 5 years and in that time his sister has hardly spoken to me. I've given her birthday gifts/grad gifts which she turned down. She refers to me as "she" or "her". I really wish she liked me but I've done everything I could to try with her. She doesn't like my FH therefore by association doesn't care for me. My problem is FMIL is begging for me to make her a bridesmaid. Am I wrong to say no? Shes never been supportive. She even asked FH if I was pregnant when we got engaged. She is 25 years old so I don't know if our relationship will ever change. FMIL thinks the whole family will gossip if she is not a bridesmaid. When my FH told his mother how his sister treats us both she simply said "that's just how she is". Which I still think is no excuse and I don't want her in my bridal party. Thank you in advance for the advice!

ETA: I am not asking anyone yet, I just am seeking advice because FMIL keeps bringing this up to FH when I am not around.

59 Comments

Latest activity by Andrea, on July 31, 2019 at 9:18 AM
  • Riya
    Super November 2018
    Riya ·
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    Nope, do what you want and don't have her in your BP. It will end in utter chaos if you ask her to be in it. Also, don't ask too early (something I learned on WW) =)

    ETA: clarity

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  • A. L.
    Master July 2017
    A. L. ·
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    100% say no. Why would you want someone who isn't close to you, forget someone who doesn't even like you, to stand next to you on your wedding day? No.

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  • Sarah
    Devoted May 2018
    Sarah ·
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    Nope. I wouldn't ask her. My own sister isn't one of my bridesmaids because she hates me.

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  • T
    Beginner August 2017
    Tabitha ·
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    I would not. She has not been supportive or involved at all. But now all of the sudden, she wants to be involved? I would rather stay out of her drama and say forget about it. It is your day, no need for any bad juju she may plan.

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  • Mrs.D
    Master July 2016
    Mrs.D ·
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    Don't do it.

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  • BeachDreams
    Master May 2017
    BeachDreams ·
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    Nope, I wouldnt ask her. I don't think you should ask your BP based on obligation. Those standing by your side should be those closest to you.

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  • Jaxz
    Devoted September 2018
    Jaxz ·
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    No is a complete sentence

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  • Mrs.D
    Master July 2016
    Mrs.D ·
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    She will likely say no anyways.

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  • Nicole2017
    Master August 2017
    Nicole2017 ·
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    No shot. If you make her a BM we'll be seeing a post from you 5 months from now about how terrible she's making the experience for you!

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  • Gracie Lou Freebush
    VIP October 2017
    Gracie Lou Freebush ·
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    Screw her. BMs are for actual friends.

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  • Private_User832
    Master August 2017
    Private_User832 ·
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    You definitely do not need to ask her to be a BM and from the sounds of it, I would not

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  • E&E2017
    VIP April 2017
    E&E2017 ·
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    She doesn't like her own brother? That pretty screwed up. I think you are in your right to not have her in the wedding party. If FMIL is so concerned about it maybe she should talk to FSIL about her behavior instead of being accepting of it.

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  • KCJV
    Super February 2018
    KCJV ·
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    Including toxic people in your wedding party (especially out of obligation or pressure) is guaranteed to result in unnecessary drama and stress.

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  • Jaimee
    Master October 2019
    Jaimee ·
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    No is a complete sentence.

    Are you picking all of your bridesmaids based on FMIL's expectations? Or are you picking your nearest and dearest to stand beside you?

    ETA: You even answered your own question. You don't want her in the bridal party. If FMIL has a problem with it, tough. It's your bridal party not hers.

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  • KisstheKochs
    Super September 2017
    KisstheKochs ·
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    You don't have to include her. It's your bridal party. You want your friends who support you and are excited for you!

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  • CaboBride2018
    VIP May 2018
    CaboBride2018 ·
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    I agree with everyone else, Just Say No.

    Since she's not close to your FH, I wonder if she even wants to be a BM. This may be your FMIL trying to force closeness that no one really wants.

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  • Megan
    Dedicated June 2018
    Megan ·
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    Thank you ladies!! You are all very right. I was worried about causing future family issues but seeing as she already doesn't talk to me I'm not sure what else could happen.

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  • Mrswelch
    Master December 2017
    Mrswelch ·
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    I wouldn't ask her, and I especially would not be asking your BP this early at all anyway. You can use that as an excuse for now with your FMIL.

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  • FutureMrsLittle
    Super September 2018
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    Nope why add drama to your wedding

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  • samantha
    Expert October 2017
    samantha ·
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    Nope. Definatly don't feel obligated. The girls you chose to stand up there with you are people who love and support you no matter what.

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