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Wendy
Dedicated April 2020

Mil, said what?! Advice much appreciated!

Wendy, on July 6, 2019 at 12:14 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 6
This is going to be a bit long, so bear with me.....

So my husband and I eloped (2nd marriage for both of us), due to some complicated circumstances, but let all of our friends and family know that we would plan a huge celebration for them to attend at a later date. Everyone was super excited about this, including my mil. In fact, she was relieved that we were planning on an event she could attend.
We are now in the stages of planning and so excited to celebrate with everyone. We set a date, booked a venue, sent save the dates, etc. Up until this week everything has been great. Other than mil making a few comments here and there.... like "so what is it? An Anniversary party? A vow renewal?" We kindly correct her and let her know that it's a celebration of our marriage and basically a big party so everyone can get together and have fun.
Fast forward to a few days ago. Our neighbor invited my in-laws and us to their house for dinner. We were having a great time. Our neighbor then mentioned that they recieved our save the date and wanted to know a little more about the event, as they knew we were already married. (This information is in the save the date, as well as the website, but we still get questions here and there, from those that don't know us as well).
Before my husband or I could answer, my mil jumps in and says "they're having a vow renewal", in a sarcastic way, that gave the impression that it was ridiculous. My husband then says "no mom, were not having a vow renewal or ceremony, it's just a big party so we can all celebrate".
Then comes her comment, from out of nowhere, in a non-non-joking demeanor, "you already had your wedding". Now it's not what you think. She isn't talking about our marriage. She then goes on to talk about my husband's ex-wife, whom she hates btw, and how he already had his wedding.....
My husband immediately jumped in and said something witty, like are you seriously talking about my marriage to her?! The subject was quickly changed after that.
We have been together 7 years, 7! It's not like he just got divorced from her.
Anyways, after the dinner, I voiced that my feelings were hurt to my husband and fil, to see if they took it the same way or if I was just interpreting wrong. They both agreed. My husband didn't understand what her problem was, as she was always excited when they had talked about how the plans were coming along. Fil agreed that she didn't say it in a joking way and said it was kind of an a****** thing to say.
Needless to say my feelings are hurt. I understand that we eloped and there could be some underlying emotions there... but it didn't seem to be that. Anyways, I can't stop thinking about the comment. It's left me sad, angry and disappointed that she doesn't see our union as worthy of a celebration because he "already had his wedding".

6 Comments

Latest activity by Kelly, on July 8, 2019 at 12:51 PM
  • Nikita
    VIP April 2019
    Nikita ·
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    I'm sorry that you're dealing with this. Some families react very contradictory when it comes to elopment and events after the wedding. Unfortunately, this isn't exactly something you can or should be handling. Your husband needs to talk to his mother, set boundaries, and let her know that her behavior was not okay to him... Let alone to you. Your husband has done a great job thus fat defending you, but that boundary needs to come from him.
    After that is said and done, you and her may be able to have a conversation and clear the air.
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  • MOB So Cal
    January 2019
    MOB So Cal ·
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    Agree completely that this is something for your husband to handle. It sounds like she has a serious chip on her shoulder and the two of them need to hash it out. At that same time, he can remind her that you are now his wife and his first priority, and he expects her to treat you appropriately from here on out. I'd try not to take what she says personally, but let him straighten her out about how he expects her to interact with you both. Good luck!

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  • Naikesha
    Super September 2020
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    I agree with the above that your husband should have that conversation with his mother. I know you said that you expressed how you felt to her if she apologized and you can’t seem to move pass it then it might be hard to have her there celebrating your nuptials! Either way go enjoy yourself!
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  • Wendy
    Dedicated April 2020
    Wendy ·
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    Thanks for the great advice ladies. Turns out that while I was posting this, my husband was talking to his mother about it!

    He told her that we were hurt by her comment and re-clarified what we were planning and why it was so important to us. She said sorry and that she didn't mean to hurt our feelings, but then went on to justify her comment. She said that he did technically already have a wedding (with previous partner). This frustrated him because she was acting like her comment was ok because she was right about the fact that he already had one. It was obvious that the comment had a different meaning the night it was said, but she wasn't able to admit that or explain why she said it.

    Nonetheless, he made things very clear to her and set boundaries. He told me that if she does it again after this, then she is clearly just being a you know what and can stay home for all he cares.
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  • Stacey
    Devoted July 2020
    Stacey ·
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    I’m so glad to hear that your husband stood up for you and your relationship with him. Everyone makes mistakes and I hope she learns from this so you don’t have to deal with it ever again. People need to learn to let things go.
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  • Kelly
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    Kelly ·
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    Good on your husband!
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