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Just Said Yes April 2020

Need some advice with my in laws

John, on December 31, 2019 at 2:32 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 5

Okay a back story my fiancé and I have been together for just about 4 years we’re getting married in a couple of months. Her parents are very religious my family is too. Her parents found out we moved in together a few months after we got together and they stopped talking to her for about 2 years they said some pretty nasty things but she forgave them for it. They just started talking to me about 7 months ago. Her father is very controlling. When we got together she was 19 and I was 21. Well they are happy we’re getting married and they want her aunts grandparents to come. That’s fine but here’s the thing she doesn’t have a very good relationship with any of them they are all passive aggressive and full of drama. Her grandma used to call her fat when she was 10 and would tell her she can’t be alone with her cousin because she might touch them.a lot of horrible things through out the years. I have no idea why her mom or dad never did anything to stop her grandma from saying that to their daughter. I want people who support us and are apart of our lives. They post everything on Facebook and I feel everyone would come to brag about how close they are or whatever it’s crazy. We’re paying for everything so we’re on a tight budget. I don’t have parents my side is helping out with what they can about 500 her family doesn’t have the money. She doesn’t want her grandma or aunts to come but doesn’t want her mom to be upset and her father told us he invited his mom that she doesn’t have a relationship with either. All these random people are coming out of no where. I have a few people I’m not inviting due to a bad relationship but she is more torn on upsetting her parents.

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Latest activity by Concetta, on January 3, 2020 at 2:33 PM
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    Dedicated September 2019
    Cardioqueen ·
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    It sounds like this should be up to your fiancee. Is there something specific you are looking for advice about?
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    Super February 2020
    Andrea ·
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    Im sorry this is happening. It’s never good to start on the wrong foot, but at least it’s getting better. I think whatever decision she makes will disappoint someone. Talk to her because you can make the decision about budget and guest count. You guys can’t afford more people and inviting more people isn’t helping.
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  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
    Kristen ·
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    I agree with the pps to let her make the decision. I agree having only people there that matter. I would almost say that if you're keeping it small due to budget that could be the reason or to avoid problems let them come to the wedding but no other pre wedding events. I am sorry you have this issue. The main question is how important is the relationship with her patents to you? If very then maybe let them come but you don't need to socialize with them during not talk to after. If you're fine with not talking to them again then I wouldn't invite them.
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  • Gabbie
    Dedicated May 2021
    Gabbie ·
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    She shouldnt worry about upsetting her family when clearly the family is selfish. Let this- HER wedding- be the one damn thing she has any control over.
    Family sucks, and we're inviting a lot of people who have wronged us in just as crazy ways, but the reason were doing so is for financial benefit. If the family isnt chipping in anything, and they will end up costing you, then whats the point when theyll always just be toxic.

    For once, let it not just be about them. The two of you are autonomous beings who've been getting along just fine with clearly no help.
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  • Concetta
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    Concetta ·
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    Hi, I think speak with your fiancée maybe she knows how she wants to handle this situation... however if you guys are torn, I agree you should have supportive people there and although they may be "inviting" people at the end of the day if they do not receive an invitation they are not invited and the venue can be notified of this issue and help keep them out

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