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That wouldn't really work, Phyllis. Her DIL would find ways to "force" the kids on her, for sure.

Not your wedding, even if you are paying for it. Not sure it should be you making some of these decisions. The couple should elope. Then have a large party/reception and invite everyone.

You have a very nice brother!

Families are incredibly cruel to "family" I think they are moreso with "family" than they are with "chosen friends" When I was young two of my BIL's decided to have a double wedding and scheduled it for when they knew my husband (their brother) would not be able to come because of his military commitments He would be at that time (and they knew well ahead) deployed ...on a submarine....hundreds of miles away. I certainly was not driving an 8 hour trip (two ways) with three little ones under three in tow In a nutshell they basically did not invite us. When It alked to my MIL about it I got no support which was a reflection of things to come It just got worse and worse to the point where they were the only "family" included readily and often. When my husband passed away I was notified within days that he had been removed from my FIL's will (who had passed three months before my husband. I am just saying...family treats family badly. I don't feel I ever did anything wrong ... I was just never good enough for them and they made it clear in many ways. Just learn to live your best life for you but don't stoop to their level Do what works for you to be happy and let them do what works for them IF the two worlds ever meet in a good way fine ...if not not a loss.

Linda for Heaven's sake; it's Etiquette 101 that you don't wear any shade of white to a wedding. A bit passive aggressive there or something. You owe the couple a HUGE apology and to examine your true motives. You messed up big time.

So she doesn't truly want YOU there per se, she just doesn't want her own mom? And now she's in a snit because you told her NO, you were not comfortable being there. This sounds deeper than pregnancy hormones. Not sure her age but she needs to mature a LOT now that a new baby will be depending on her. Good luck to your son, who is caught in the middle. Yikes.

NECER loan anything to a friend or relative unless you can afford to never get it back. If you expect it and don't get it the money/item as well as the relationship will be gone. I learned the hard way. If I am not comfortable gifting something my answer to the request is NO.

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drop him like a hot potato. this will only get worse

BS...he had a haircut which makes him look younger.

What she did was immature and intentionally cruel. Friends don't do that. You are better off without her in your life..

I hope you realize your husband has shown you who he is and where his priorities lie. They are with him mommy and you as wife are chopped liver. Save your sanity and get out of that toxic marriage.

They could have gone to an area motel instead. Problem solved.

I am speechless that the NEW GIRLFRIEND'S parents allowed her to go. I assume she is around 16 like your stepson. I am also speechless that you would go under those conditions where your own daughter was left behind. She was wise to move in with her dad. You and her stepdad showed her exactly where she is on the family priority list. Not sure how much your paycheck contributes to the family coffers but if the Spain trip wasn't affordable for your whole family, then you postpone it until you can.

Oh my word that was brilliant!

I would have probably called child protective services. You have no need to apologize. Your son is WAY OFF if he thinks it's ok to leave a 6 year old home alone. NOT your job to be their full time nanny. There are agencies for that exact purpose. I feel bad for your grandson.

why bother rushing back to the hairdressers if you're not going to retrieve your earrings

I would have used trip cancellation insurance and re-scheduled the cruise. Consult attorney if divorce is proceeding. Even if house is only in his name you probably contributed to mortgage, insurance, maintenance etc.

SO INAPPROPRIAE for a co-worker to gift you intimate apparel for any reason.

When someone else is paying you should never take advantage by ordering all you want. If you want to really splurge then contribute. First dates are first impressions. You showed how selfish you can be and who wants to be in a relationship with that.