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Abi
Dedicated October 2020

Not sure what to do

Abi, on July 14, 2020 at 11:56 AM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 8

Let me preface this with saying I in no way expect my wedding to be the center of anyone's world. I have been in the middle of wedding planning since last October and quickly learned the fact that no one is going to care about your wedding in the same way you do, and I have made peace with that I understand especially in these times that it is not on the top of really anyone's worry list.

So, I have two other siblings both of them being gay (this matters to the story) we grew up in a very southern baptist household, however it was just my Dad raising us with my mom having left us. Anyways, my sister is older and she stepped into the mother role (unhealthy I know) and pretty much helped raise me. With me being the baby once the older two siblings were out of the house there were a lot of things I got that they didn't get. My Dad having a better job and only having to take care of one kid versus 3 is the reason, but that never really cause issues with my siblings and I. My brother always knew he was gay, and we all did too, when he came out my dad was accepting of it and nothing changed his love for my brother. Now with my sister she was always hiding relationships with girls and lied to us a lot I won't get into all of that but it really hurt both my Dad and myself. It really changed her and my Dad's relationship and not because she is gay but because there was a lot of broken trust there with some really big stuff. She ended up getting engaged to someone whom she hid the relationship from us and at the time of their engagement we as a family were still trying to get to know this person she had been with for a long time, but hid from us mind you we already knew she was gay and again no judgement from my dad or myself. When they got married and were planning the wedding she really kept my Dad out of the loop with a lot of stuff, and of course there were a few family members that refused to come because it being a same sex wedding (I don't agree with them not coming) so my sister ended up getting really hurt. My Dad walked her down the aisle, gave her away, they had an emotional first dance everything that happens at a wedding.


Flash forward to my wedding now, I have asked her to be my matron of honor. I have been getting very hurt by her because she has been struggling with jealous that my Dad is helping way more with my wedding than he did hers, she has admitted these jealous feelings to me. Now mind you, I have talked to my Dad about this and he says the only reason he is helping more with mine is because I am involving him more, my fiance has actually made an effort with him, etc it has nothing to do with her having had a same sex wedding which is the truth. So here I am really hurt because she is not keeping her feelings in check and has been blatantly rude to me in front of people, at my own bridal shower she threw for me I ended up getting really upset and my guests were all asking me why was she being so rude. I have asked her if I did anything wrong, being a bridezilla, rude, etc and she says no not at all. Sorry for the long post I am just in a really tough position I don't know what to do. We have talked about this issue a lot, I have listened to her worries and hurt and been there for her. I am worried that her sour attitude is going to be there at future events and at the wedding. I know her feelings are her responsibility but she has a big role in this wedding and everything to do with it. Plus she's my sister and we have never experienced this with each other. WWhat should I do?

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Latest activity by Abi, on July 16, 2020 at 11:26 AM
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    Master July 2019
    Hannah ·
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    Honestly, I don't think there is much you can do. I can think of 2 things to suggest to her: 1. Her and your dad having a heart to heart because it seems like that is where this stemming from-she feels like her relationship with your dad is not as close. 2. She should maybe try to engage in therapy to help her sort out her feelings of jealousy and whatever else. It seems like she's having a hard time managing her emotions, and a therapist can help her develop more skills on how to do that.
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  • Margaret
    Master October 2020
    Margaret ·
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    You're in a tough spot, I'm so sorry for that. Unfortunately your sister's jealousy is NOT your fault. It's her, she needs to find a way to work through this. You can offer to help but at the end of the day it's completely up to her to find a way to move beyond her feelings. She can talk to your dad and he can tell her the same thing that he's only helping you more because you've involved him. But her jealousy all stems from HER, and her inability to be honest when she should've.

    You do have to confront her again and let her know this is supposed to be your happy time and the way she made you feel at your shower is questioning whether or not she should stand by you at your wedding (if that's something you feel strongly about). Maybe that will help her reach into her feelings and confront what's really wrong.

    Remember, this is on her, not you.

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    Champion July 2019
    Veronica ·
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    Unfortunately there isn't much you can do. My sister reacted the same way when she eloped without telling anyone then asked everyone to give her money. My parents helped with my brother's wedding and my wedding, but she felt they should have given her money equivalent to what they spent on our weddings. Like your dad, my parents would have done more if they were included. Maybe the three of you need to sit down and talk.
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  • Jessica
    Master September 2020
    Jessica ·
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    I agree with Hannah that there’s not really much you can do. I would let her know that the way she’s been acting has hurt you and that you are doing your best to be there for her, but she really needs to sit down and talk through it all with your father. I don’t know what her side of the story is, but obviously she has her own perspective on why she hid her relationship and didn’t involve your dad more. Maybe it would even be helpful for them to go to a counselor together to have someone who can help moderate, make sure both know that their sides are being heard and help them figure out how to move forward past this. It sounds like it’s not just her wedding, that there are several years of built up pain, and that’s not just going to go away with one conversation.
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  • Meghan
    Master October 2019
    Meghan ·
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    Unfortunately, it sounds like your sisters issue is with your dad, but she is taking it out of you. I don't think there is much you can do in this situation. The best thing to do would be for your dad and sister to talk about the issue/hurt your sister is clearly feeling. You could possibly suggest that to her?

    I am sorry you are being put in the middle of this. I hope things change before your wedding. Good luck!

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  • Fany
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    Fany ·
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    Nothing you can do. You could make suggestions to her about keeping her attitude in check and to control her emotions. Tell her that you cannot tolerate her or anyone being outwardly rude to you for no reason at your wedding or prewedding events. Explain to her that even others questioned her behavior so it's cleaely not all in your head.
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    Super October 2021
    Ashley ·
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    All you can do is talk with her. It’s hard when built up resentment and hurt manifests in unhealthy ways, but it’s not your fault. There‘s really nothing you can do to help her process her feelings or manage them differently. That’s up to her.
    I would definitely talk with her about refraining from bringing the hurt to these events. It’s not your fault that your dad is more involved in your wedding. In addition to jealousy, she may also be feeling some guilt and, again, resentment. Be careful with how you approach the conversation. Don’t accuse her of anything or say “you did _” because she will get defensive and the conversation won’t be helpful.
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  • Abi
    Dedicated October 2020
    Abi ·
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    Thank you ladies, this is very great advice. I will move forward with these things in mind.

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