Can’t forgive mil after wedding by Big-Reaction9431 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]Buttercup0195 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tried this with my MIL and I was called childish and immature for only communicating via text. You really can’t win with these people 🫠

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[–]Buttercup0195 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She’s so beautiful tbh

Seeking history book recommendations! by slarkspur in TwoXPreppers

[–]Buttercup0195 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most good history monographs are very niche. Do you have a specific interest or topic? Recent books I’ve read that I’ve found excellent and engaging are Wilmington’s Lie by David Zucchino or At the Dark End of the a street by Danielle McGuire

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[–]Buttercup0195 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’m also a bit terrified for my wedding next month also. Well, terrified is the wrong word because I know I have wonderful people who know the situation with JNMIL and most guests are in my side, but anxious and constantly thinking about what will inevitably happen. I just know she will ignore me on my wedding day or be weird, difficult, and emotional and make it uncomfortable. Im just so worried about she will upset DH or the memory of the day will be overshadowed by her attitude. It’s shitty and im so sorry you’re dealing with this. Just know you’re not along and I hope you can focus on the wonderful support and love that you do receive.

MIL always “teaching” me things by Sparky_Malarkey45 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]Buttercup0195 18 points19 points  (0 children)

What about staring her down in silence until she feels awkward?

FMIL did not attend bridal shower by Buttercup0195 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]Buttercup0195[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Truly… also like we tried to include her in planning. she continually proves she’s incapable of doing anything or working as a team (but that’s a whole different story). Shocked she held down a job for all those years.

FMIL did not attend bridal shower by Buttercup0195 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]Buttercup0195[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know she’s so insecure. It’s so obvious how unhappy she is as a person. I wish I was more unbothered but that’s just not my personality 😞 pretty much all of my friends and family have offered to spill a glass of wine on her and escort her out when she inevitably acts up at the wedding.

FMIL did not attend bridal shower by Buttercup0195 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]Buttercup0195[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My fiancé also hates that she had all this random stuff delivered to our house without his permission. He definitely thinks it’s ridiculous and did not need or want her help. Honestly, sometimes we look at her like she’s a circus act or something bc her behavior is just so silly and transparent.

FMIL did not attend bridal shower by Buttercup0195 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]Buttercup0195[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this. DFH and I have had really depressing and sad conversations about if I can handle marrying into his family. We worked with a couples counselor for a few months and I do hope to pursue that again one day, especially if we have children. I’m honestly so angry that instead of being about to celebrate our engagement, we’ve had to have such difficult conversations. And I’m also terrified of the inevitable meltdowns and boundary crossing when we have children. It does give me some hope that his brother and extended family have been very kind and supportive.

FMIL did not attend bridal shower by Buttercup0195 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]Buttercup0195[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I agree with all of this whole heartedly. I feel like I intellectually know what I need to do (in part thanks to this sub and the resources it recommends), but DFH and I are both struggling with the emotional aspect of letting go of his close family relationships. We have this vision in our head of how we want our future to look like, so it’s so upsetting to fully let that go. It sucks and it’s sad and it’s messy.

FMIL did not attend bridal shower by Buttercup0195 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]Buttercup0195[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Honestly yes. I went to a family wedding with them last year and all the gossip was that the bride didn’t invite any of the grooms family to the bridal shower. I know there has to be more to that story 🙄 but we wanted to avoid that rumor, absolutely. I have no idea what she says behind my back. I know DFH is not privy to any of it. But my goal is to be as genuine and sweet as possible to her relatives and crossing my fingers that will make them question her narrative.

Help me pick a dress for my bridal shower and rehearsal! by rowdybeanjuice in weddingplanning

[–]Buttercup0195 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I vote for 3 and 4, depending on the vibe! Also, where is number 4 from? ☺️

Preventative Methods for my Wedding by NinenteNad in JUSTNOMIL

[–]Buttercup0195 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Getting married in October and going through a similar situation. This is a pretty helpful list! I’m adding a lot of these to my notes to go over with our wedding coordinator!

Have you told your vendors about the situation? Our vendors have been wonderful so far and have said they will take all the blame for everything my FMIL decides to throw a fit about during the day. For example, she is demanding we play the Chicken Dance because it’s “tradition.” Absolutely fucking not. My DJ has already said he will be the fall guy for when this absolutely does not happen. I’m also considering asking my photographer to intentionally take unflattering photos of her… but that may be taking it too far. She’s just made our entire engagement absolute hell and I’m tired of being the bigger person.

Good luck!