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Katie
Just Said Yes October 2023

Mother and Father Uninterested

Katie, on August 6, 2018 at 5:40 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 12
Hi fellow wedding planners,
Recently I've been feeling down about my mother and step father when it comes to my wedding. To preface, my mother and I were always close, or so I thought. When I got engaged to my boyfriend of 4 years she didn't care or call right away. When I talk about the wedding she zones out, doesn't reply to my texts, doesn't ask me questions about the planning, won't go dress shopping etc. My step dad down right doesn't approve of it at all (even though he likes my FH) because his first marriage was at 18 when he got his ex wife pregnant. He just assumes all marriage is garbage and I never should get married. My little sister who is my MOH tells me my parents say poor things about me in regards to the wedding when I'm not around. She lives at home so she hears everything bad they say. I work very hard, I have one degree and I'm working on furthering my education, I don't get into trouble, ask for money, I help them when they ask, support their hopes and dreams, and so much more. My mom tells me all the time I was the easy child and she wishes my siblings were easier to handle. There's no reason she should be so resentful of this situation. I even moved out right away after graduating from high school so she's not missing that connection of me living at home. To further the blow my step dad will only call my FH my friend when introducing him to friends and other family. Its so rude and makes me sick to my stomach when he does things like that. Does anyone else have problem family? Any advice to ignore or address the issue?

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Latest activity by Ka-Rina, on August 15, 2018 at 10:14 AM
  • Kalie
    Devoted September 2018
    Kalie ·
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    There has to be more to the story. Are both of you young? If my family felt this way, I would take it as a serious red flag. It seems like you have a good relationship with them so there must be a reason that they don’t support the engagement.
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  • Kay
    Super November 2018
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    Not that this would warrant this treatment but are you guys really young and they think you're getting married too early on in life?

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  • Katie
    Just Said Yes October 2023
    Katie ·
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    Good question! No, not too young. I could understand the cringeyness of getting married too young. We're both in our mid 20s, established careers. Do you think their failed first marriages have anything to do with it? Im just brainstorming because I'm truly baffled sometimes.
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  • Going to the chapel
    Master July 2017
    Going to the chapel ·
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    We can come up with all kinds of theories, but the only way to know for sure is to ask them.

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  • S
    Dedicated December 2018
    Stacy ·
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    Are you the 1st of your siblings to get married? The fact is that getting married WILL change your relationship with your parents so maybe they don't know what to expect. I know that when the 1st of my siblings got married my parents (especially my mom) tried to control everything. For me they've been much more relaxed ( but still interested)
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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
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    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
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    Big hugs! So sorry to hear that. Can you have a heart-to-heart with them about how their lack of support and excitement makes you feel sad? Maybe ask them why they're acting this way and once they verbalize it, acknowledge their concerns, then ask for their support? Like for your stepdad you can probably go ahead and say "I know you said you don't believe in marriage, but I do. Can you put your personal belief to the side and support me on this very exciting journey? I would love that." If neither one can, then although it'll be sad you can continue planning without them and try to just be happy they attend your wedding. I'd at least address it right now--maybeee they'll change their tune and jump on board.

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  • Katie
    Just Said Yes October 2023
    Katie ·
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    Everyone has already provided such good insight. I appreciate the feedback and advice.

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  • MrsV1027
    Master October 2018
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    Ugh. Why would your stepdad say marriage is garbage...he married your mom after all

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  • S
    Savvy December 2018
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    The others are right...we can only assume. Assumption: If he broke your heart (at any point in time)...we usually forgive, but family will never forget it. This isn't necessarily a bad thing...parents/family usually want to protect you and don't want to see anyone hurt or take advantage of you. Don't know if that is the situation, but hate your family isn't as supportive as expected. If you have always had a good relationship with your parents....i recommend you sit down and talk to them about it....they can usually see the flags when our hearts in the moment won't let us.
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  • Mac2Bee
    Devoted September 2018
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    Have you ever complained to your mom or stepdad about FH or mentioned something when you two were fighting? Are they of the opinion that he should ask their permission and he didn’t?

    Personally, if you are close to your mom, I would ask. Make it clear to her how important this is to you and how important it is to you that she be involved in the experience. I would honestly want to know if they have an issue with your FH and why that wasn’t expressed earlier since you have been together for so long.
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  • Maren
    Champion October 2021
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    Hi Katie! Agreeing with Pirate & 60s Bride: I am so sorry to hear you're dealing with this and I hope that a heart-to-heart with them will help the situation. Explaining how you're feeling and hearing them out about how they might be feeling is definitely a good idea to help clarify the situation. Smiley heart Best of luck Smiley heart

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  • K
    Expert September 2021
    Ka-Rina ·
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    Though makes them hypocrites to have their first marriages fail yet they remarried

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