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Just Said Yes June 2023

Post wedding

Kristen, on July 11, 2023 at 1:18 AM Posted in Married Life 1 3
I got married a month ago. The day after, and following, I’ve been sad and angry. I should be happy and excited to be with the love of my life. I’m not questioning my decision to be married, to my now husband. I wish I could understand the sadness and anger I feel. There’s really no explanation. I’ve been pondering in my head about maybe why I feel this way. My wedding day was not what I expected. I’ve grown up to always have to be the tough and strong one out of the seven of my siblings. I’ve had to take care of everything, still do, so my things always get pushed aside. My wedding day, was not about me. There were multiple people around me that made it about them. I keep thinking I should be happy for those who did make it about me, but it was all on my husbands side. It felt his family was more happy for me than my own. Maybe that’s why I’m angry? Why I’m sad? I don’t know and wish I could shake this feeling. I guess I’m here wondering if anyone has felt this way before.

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Latest activity by LM, on July 11, 2023 at 12:43 PM
  • Cece
    Rockstar October 2023
    Cece ·
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    I'm so sorry to hear this. Post-wedding blues are certainly a thing, and there have been multiple brides with this same issue on this forum; so rest assured you are not alone. Oftentimes, the "blues" are triggered by no longer having this happy, exciting event to plan. Do you think you just miss the exciting planning stage taking up your free time, and giving you something to look forward to? If not, and if you think it's being caused by your wedding not being about you and your husband, maybe you could plan a do-over! You could rent a beautiful airbnb somewhere the two of you have always wanted to go, and renew your vows in a romantic, private ceremony - just the 2 of you. You could even hire a photographer to document the occasion. Make a long, romantic weekend about just the 2 of you.

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  • K
    Just Said Yes June 2023
    Kristen ·
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    It makes me feel a little better knowing I’m not alone, thank you for the reassurance. Although that’s really hard for every bride who feels this way. I definitely miss the planning and anticipation for the wedding. I also feel I don’t have anything to look forward to anymore and have way too much free time. We went right back to normal life after our day. I think that would be a great idea for us to get away for a weekend. We could spend some much needed time together since our wedding. Thank you for this suggestion!
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  • LM
    Super December 2022
    LM ·
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    You don't list the details of what your self-involved family members did on your wedding day, but it sounds like you're very upset with them for ignoring you. But honestly, by the way you describe yourself as the martyr, your family members only know this type of relationship with you and therefore, don't know how to respect you better. So set the tone now. Instead of keeping your feelings bottled up, confront them. Tell them how you were displeased about the day and that moving forward you will not baby them anymore. Then follow-up with a happy life prioritizing your new spouse and yourself. By the way, I'm very happy your partner's family celebrated you. You can learn from them a healthier family dynamic with boundaries. Congratulations on your marriage.

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