Skip to main content

Post content has been hidden

To unblock this content, please click here

Nahnie2552
Dedicated October 2020

Trying Not to Give Up - Call off engagement

Nahnie2552, on June 20, 2020 at 7:30 AM

Posted in Family and Relationships 32

My fiance's mother died last week. Our elopment was scheduled for June 27th - just he and I. This was a change from our original date on October 10th. All of these changes were due to COVID. If you've read my previous posts, nothing about my engagement has been easy. We're long distance because we...
My fiance's mother died last week. Our elopment was scheduled for June 27th - just he and I. This was a change from our original date on October 10th. All of these changes were due to COVID. If you've read my previous posts, nothing about my engagement has been easy. We're long distance because we met long distance - Midwest and the South. COVID happened and we've were seperated for 3 months. He haf his job transfer him here for the summer and as soon as he arrives, his mom dies 4 days later. He flew back to the south immediately.

Well, we were looking to purchase homes; in fact working with a local realtor while he was here. Yesterday, he went and placed an offer on a home in the south that has 2 master bedrooms ... Why? His sister no longer wants to live in the house their mother died in. I believe he bought this house to move his sister in bc he said she'd like to move temporarily to get away (sister, husband and baby). We agreed he'd purchase the house in just his name in advance for asset reasons (pre-nup to seperate my inherited assets from parents and not acquire the mortgage debt ... Long story) but we were a TEAM in this. Him buying a house on his own without consulting me is shocking! The fact he bought a home while his mother hasnt even been buried yet is baffling!! He knew I didn't care to move to this state and he jumped and did it. The house is so HUGE it looks like an office building ... Not a HOME! His wording is "trust me, you'll love the house, even your brother can move down and stay for a while, one big family". Fyi, his family is of Caribbean culture ... Mine two on my dad's side. Living as one big happy family is normal ....
Second, I asked him in frustration when are we getting married. He's made all yhese plans for a home and our elopement is on the back burner. He said "let me bury my mother first". This is baffling considering he bought a whole house out of state during the DAYS following his mom's death. All he said was "we're going to get married, I just need to bury my mom first". He's taking his mom back to their home country. That could be another 3 months maybe?!! I'm hurt and ANGRY! At this point I don't care about anything else but my wedding that has been postponed due to everything else. I'm ready to throw in the towell, be done and call of this engagement. We were totally in love but he's shown me his family comes first! I'm over it and trying so hard not to snap!

32 Comments

  • Nahnie2552
    Dedicated October 2020
    Nahnie2552 ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    View Quoted Comment
    Thank you for the advice! The Caribbean man truly wants to support the whole family financially.
    • Reply
  • Nahnie2552
    Dedicated October 2020
    Nahnie2552 ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    View Quoted Comment
    Thanks for that! I believe he's trying to be the hero for all as opposed to putting me first as his wife. Maybe Im being selfish but I thought marriage meant your wife now comes first. We don't even get to experience a honeymoon phase of life bc of all of these changes and burdens he's taking on for himself.
    • Reply
  • Nahnie2552
    Dedicated October 2020
    Nahnie2552 ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    View Quoted Comment
    Thanks, Jai. Yes, I think rolling with the punches in life is necessary. Its like he got laser focused on this house and I feel is priorities are a bit mismanaged.
    • Reply
  • Jai
    VIP May 2020
    Jai ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    View Quoted Comment
    You're welcome! And I agree with you, his priorities are mixed up and that's hurtful. I would feel the same way if this happened to me. And he has you as a partner to roll with the punches with, so he has support. People grieve in their own way, but having a partner there makes it easier which you are. Def keep your head up!
    • Reply
  • Nahnie2552
    Dedicated October 2020
    Nahnie2552 ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    View Quoted Comment
    Willow, that was a lot! Thank you for the direct advice. Yes, I feel steamrolled! To shed light, he shared the house with me the day it came on the market. I said I "liked it" trying to be agreeable and cheer him up considering his mom passed that morning. I didnt think he'd litterally go purchase the house!
    • Reply
  • Nefetera
    VIP March 2015
    Nefetera ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    View Quoted Comment
    I agree that's how they are. It's just in them. Please keep us posted I've read you other post prior I was hoping there would had been some improvement. I honestly don't feel when it comes to this matter you are being selfish at all.
    • Reply
  • Nefetera
    VIP March 2015
    Nefetera ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    Are not****
    • Reply
  • M
    Master October 2021
    Mrs.a ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    View Quoted Comment

    I’m glad you were able to talk and sort things out. I hope for the best for you both during this trying time in your lives Smiley heart

    • Reply
  • Vicky
    VIP January 2020
    Vicky ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Have read all of your threads. I think you should backburner the wedding talk and work on your relationship and communication.

    • Reply
  • Nahnie2552
    Dedicated October 2020
    Nahnie2552 ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    View Quoted Comment

    Thank you, Vicky

    • Reply
  • Ashshaw2022
    Dedicated May 2022
    Ashshaw2022 ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    After reading this post and your others I am sorry your going through this, I think you need to put your wedding on the back burner and just be thier for your fiancé his mom just died , I would let him grieve and then bring it up after he burries his mother

    • Reply
  • A
    Just Said Yes March 2021
    Alexis ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    View Quoted Comment
    I agree 100%. Take a step back sis. Just watch. He already making MAJOR moves without you with buying the house and moving the family in without any input from you. The beginning always reveals the end and this is the only the beginning. Don’t put your name on that house. You’re a smart girl.
    • Reply

You voted for . Add a comment 👇

×
WeddingWire celebrates love ...and so does everyone on our site! Explore how we embrace diversity

Groups

WeddingWire article topics