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Alyssa
Super October 2023

Save the dates causing familial drama.

Alyssa, on January 2, 2023 at 7:14 AM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 7

I never thought I'd be the one to be posting this *family drama* 🤦🏻‍♀️

So to preface this I have an uncle, maternal grandfathers brother, and his wife. They have both been in my life for 28+years however I have maybe seen them 15 times total. Which doesn't sound bad, however they lived within 5 minutes of us growing up and never really saw them. When I would see them my aunt would bully me, as a young child, and my uncle was a sloppy man who drank in excess. Neither of these people I enjoyed being around but saved face and pretended I liked it as a child. Now that I am an outspoken rude adult I don't hide the feelings for them. I am not mean to them, just choose not to engage. I am close with my grandparents, who are brother/SIL to them, so occasionally I get an iPad shoved in my face to say hi to everyone.
Onto the fun bit. For some reason my family was shocked to hear that these people I don't care for arent invited to my wedding, in which I am paying for. However noe that I am finalizing save the dates I am being met with some backlash. My mother, who ive never had a great relationship with, called me to let me know the stress of me not inviting them is "killing grandpa" that his "blood pressure is so high he's talking to his cardiologist." FH is 100% on my side and doesn't want them there either, however now I am debating on just canceling the wedding and eloping. Thus really isn't an option as it feels like we would be punishing his family, and FH wants to have the big wedding celebration.

I don't think I'm looking for advice I just had to get this out. It's driving me insane. Also, No. I will not be inviting them to keep the peace as then my "aunt" is throwing a fit to get her way and personally I don't even care to see her face.

7 Comments

Latest activity by Whitney, on January 9, 2023 at 8:05 AM
  • M
    Dedicated June 2023
    Mary ·
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    Wow this sounds frustrating. Seems like you and FH are on the same page of doing what’s right for you two as the engaged couple & that’s beautiful. Your mom needs to chill with the gaslighting.. pretty sure your guest list is not the reason for your grandpa’s cardiologist visits. Smh. Good luck!!
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    Michelle ·
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    You keep being you, Alyssa. Teach those older generations, "No" is a complete sentence. Really, had they held bullies accountable earlier, they would not be surprised by boundaries. Sounds like your FS and you make a solid team.
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  • Erin
    Super May 2022
    Erin ·
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    Oh gosh I’m sorry you’re having to deal with this 😣 Sounds like you’re doing the right thing as of now. If you get anyone talking to you again about it, keep it general and vague so people don’t attempt to “fix the problem”.


    I will tell you things get better with time. Any family members or friends that got upset with us for certain decisions we made for our wedding eventually got over it (or they had the sense to just keep quiet because there were more important matters at hand…).
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  • Shannon
    Super July 2022
    Shannon ·
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    That’s annoying. Stick to your decisions and once someone calls or texts to launch into negativity, let them know you’re not entertaining it.
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  • Alyssa
    Super October 2023
    Alyssa ·
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    I am very grateful that we are on the same page. I was honestly shocked. He's even offered to talk to my family. Said I was going to need a cardiologist visit from all the stress they cause me 😂
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  • Paige
    VIP October 2022
    Paige ·
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    "If my guest list caused grandpa to need to see a cardiologist, I wonder how many medical bills he racked up when (problematic person) did (problematic behavior) all throughout my life."

    Somewhat kidding about that response, but good for you for sticking to your guns. If kindergarteners can figure out that actions have consequences, so can grown adults.

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    Dedicated June 2022
    Whitney ·
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    Terrible. I'd be even more direct: "Mom, comments like that aren't helpful. This isn't a decision that's up for discussion." If she keeps pushing to talk about it, end the phone call or visit.

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