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Champion July 2019

Sister's on and off again boyfriend

Veronica, on July 7, 2019 at 5:19 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 17

My sister and her boyfriend break up then get back together over and over again. They just broke up again today and he left with all of the belongings from their apartment. My final numbers are absolutely due by Wednesday along with a finalized seating chart. My family and I aren't fans of the guy because he is a liar. He has lied to me, my father, my mom and my sister. Once he gets caught then he admits the truth. He has also encouraged bad choices. The other night he was encouraging her to do drugs. He was a recovering addict, but it seems he has fallen off the wagon and has gotten my sister involved. Prior to him my sister was sleeping around so I don't want some random at the wedding that we are never going to see again. I also don't think she needs to go back to this boyfriend. On top of everything else, they fight constantly and he has a young child who shouldn't be subject to this. I want my sister to be happy and she tells us she isn't happy with him and she breaks up with him, but yet when they are broke up she cries because he is gone. I don't know how to approach all of this. On the one hand, I know if we take him off the guest list she will be upset if they get back together, but on the other I am not willing spend $80+ on him. He haven't decided if we are upgrading chairs but if we do they are an $8.50 per person so it would be closer to $90 for someone who might not attend.

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Latest activity by Fany, on July 8, 2019 at 8:56 PM
  • Caytlyn
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    Caytlyn ·
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    I would not invite him.
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  • Brittany
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    I wouldn’t invite him and don’t give her a plus one?
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  • Nikita
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    I wouldn't invite him either. I would; however, give her a plus one out of respect of her being immediate family.

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  • Melissa
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    Melissa ·
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    I would not invite him and also not allow her a plus one. I agree with you about not wanting some random person at the wedding.
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  • Stacey
    Devoted July 2020
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    I wouldn’t invite him at all. Since numbers are due in a few days I would just tell her that you aren’t paying for him since he left. If they get back together to bad. It sounds like she needs to get her head together otherwise I would have allowed a plus one for her.
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    Veronica ·
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    Thanks guys! My mom just texted me and he came back to the house apparently so I guess they are back together at least for right now. We also included him as a guest for the rehearsal dinner so that can't be changed.

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  • Kelly
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    I'd not include him.
    You're a saint for tolerating that, someday your sister will appreciate it
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  • Kiley
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    Kiley ·
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    With the limited time you have, I wouldn't add to emotions for your sister right now. In the big picture of the wedding budget, $80-90 isn't much should she get back together with him or bring a separate plus one. She seems to really be struggling.. the last thing you want is her to have an attitude the day of because she couldn't bring someone. (no one wants to attend a wedding without a date).

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    Veronica ·
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    It's not just the money. I don't want the drama their relationship brings at my wedding. A few weeks ago he refused to attend my mom's birthday because he doesn't like my fiance. My sister was a crying mess and ruined the whole party.
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  • Springbride
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    Its your day! I would not invite him and hopefully your sister can have fun with the family and friends in attendance!

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    Veronica ·
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    I just know if they stay together and he's not invited my sister will throw a fit. She always does if she doesn't get her way.
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  • Springbride
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    Good luck I hope she can support you on your day!

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  • V
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    Veronica ·
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    Me too especially since she is my maid of honor.
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  • Nicole
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    I wouldn't invite him. On another not, you should sit down with your sister after the breakups. You say she knows she's unhappy but then takes him back after the breakup. It's sounds like she just needs some additional support in the days immediately after the breakup to help keep it finalized.


    Best of luck to you and your sister Smiley heart

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    Veronica ·
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    I live 3 hours away and she really doesn't talk to me about the break ups. My mom, father and brother have all gone to her house since they live ten minutes from her. The hard part is she turns to alcohol so she can numb her feelings so the things she says and does makes no sense. I want to support my sister as much as possible but unfortunately I don't think she should continue to stay in this toxic relationship.
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  • Chelsea
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    Absolutely not. I would not invite him. Have a talk with your sister and let her know he just isnt invited.. Even if they get back together. It is your wedding and your money!
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  • Fany
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    I would not invite him nor give her a plus one.
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