Would it be wrong if i didn't attend the wedding?

@Happy2BeMe (99410)
Canada
September 23, 2016 11:14pm CST
I am thinking now that I might send my fiance alone to the wedding. Would that be wrong? I am really stressing about the ex and not sure I can handle the uncomfortable situation. I am thinking maybe they need to handle it as mother and father and I don't want to be the outsider. Is it wrong to feel that way?
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@dodo19 (47044)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
24 Sep 16
Honestly, I can understand your concerns. No one wants to be in an uncomfortable situation. So it is understandable that you may not want to go. But if his son did invite you as well, I don't think it's wrong if you went as well. At the end of the day though, you should do what you think is best. Maybe talk to your fiancé and see what he says.
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@dodo19 (47044)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
24 Sep 16
@Happy2BeMe I sometimes overthink things as well. As I said before I think the best thing is to talk to your fiance, tell him how you feel, and then see what he says.
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@Happy2BeMe (99410)
• Canada
24 Sep 16
We definitely have to talk about it. I will probably be there but I am feeling very uncomfortable. I do over think things and I am sure I am doing that now.
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@Happy2BeMe (99410)
• Canada
24 Sep 16
@dodo19 I plan to do that today.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
24 Sep 16
if his son invited you, then it's not inappropriate to see you there. your fiance might also need your support.. you said you'd be there a few days ahead of the wedding. maybe it's good for the ex-couple to talk, even if on the phone, before the face-to-face on the actual day? maybe the mom and the rest of the family is aware you're invited, too.
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@Happy2BeMe (99410)
• Canada
24 Sep 16
I am hoping that will be the case. That they can get together before the wedding to make things not so uncomfortable for all of us.
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@Shavkat (137177)
• Philippines
24 Sep 16
I also feel the same way if I am not acquainted in the crowd. But then, I think it is a good chance to meet new faces.
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@Happy2BeMe (99410)
• Canada
24 Sep 16
That is a good attitude to have.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
24 Sep 16
I think you need to go, you are your fiancee's partner, this other woman is from his distant past. I think he will appreciate your support.
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@Happy2BeMe (99410)
• Canada
25 Sep 16
You are right. Thank you
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@moffittjc (118341)
• Gainesville, Florida
24 Sep 16
You have very valid concerns. Talk it over with your fiancé, and let him know what you're feeling inside. A wedding should be a happy, joyous occasion for everyone, including those attending. If you're stressing and anxious over the situation, then you're definitely not going to have a good time. Just lay everything out on the table, speak with your fiancé, and let him know what's going on in your heart.
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@moffittjc (118341)
• Gainesville, Florida
24 Sep 16
@Happy2BeMe Hopefully he'll be very understanding of the whole situation!
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@Happy2BeMe (99410)
• Canada
24 Sep 16
@moffittjc thanks I hope so.
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@Happy2BeMe (99410)
• Canada
24 Sep 16
Thank you Jeff for the good advice. I am going to have a talk with him today and see what happens.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
24 Sep 16
His son has invited you both, i think you should go. You are not an outsider but a part of your fiance's life, but then you both have to make the decision .
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@Happy2BeMe (99410)
• Canada
24 Sep 16
Thank you for your reply.
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@marguicha (215122)
• Chile
25 Sep 16
Your fiance is proud of you and you are his family now. And as you are invited, you should put your thoughts on what to wear. They never handled anything as mother and father. This will not be the begining of a good friendship.
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@Happy2BeMe (99410)
• Canada
25 Sep 16
Thank you.
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• Preston, England
24 Sep 16
not wrong at all - if you wouldn't enjoy it then skip out - tension between you and your ex would potentially ruin the atmosphere for the bride and groom - see how you feel nearer the time
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@Happy2BeMe (99410)
• Canada
24 Sep 16
Thank you that is great advice.
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
24 Sep 16
From my point of view, this is not wrong at all. Everyone is entitled to make their own decision.
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@Happy2BeMe (99410)
• Canada
24 Sep 16
Thank you.
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@Tampa_girl7 (48865)
• United States
25 Sep 16
You just might enjoy yourself
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@Happy2BeMe (99410)
• Canada
25 Sep 16
I may...I always overthink everything.
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@Drosophila (16573)
• Ireland
24 Sep 16
Ya I'd be apprehensive myself, definitely have a chat with your fiancé and see what he says.
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@Drosophila (16573)
• Ireland
25 Sep 16
@Happy2BeMe best luck with it :D
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@Happy2BeMe (99410)
• Canada
25 Sep 16
Thank you I will.
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@Happy2BeMe (99410)
• Canada
25 Sep 16
@Drosophila thank you
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@antonbunot (11091)
• Calgary, Alberta
24 Sep 16
Okay, what I understand is the groom is your ex. Right? If so, I would suggest that you go to show that you are "sport" . . If you don't, it shows that you hate seeing your ex marry another woman. This is just what I think. I may be wrong.
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@antonbunot (11091)
• Calgary, Alberta
24 Sep 16
@Happy2BeMe So I am wrong!
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@Happy2BeMe (99410)
• Canada
24 Sep 16
The groom is my fiance's son that he just met last year. The son's mother left when she was 8 months pregnant. My fiance has not seen her or any of her family since that time. They are all going to be there. I think it will be a very uncomfortable situation and no other expecting it to be a good one.
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@just4him (305350)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 Sep 16
Who's wedding is it? If it is your Ex getting remarried, you absolutely shouldn't go unless you are on very friendly relations. If it is one of your children getting married, you need to be there regardless of whether he is there or not. Your place is with your children. If it is a friend you both know, it would be supportive to your friend for you to be there. So not knowing the situation I can only give you examples.
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@just4him (305350)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
28 Sep 16
@Happy2BeMe Interesting situation. Does he get on good with his son? If so it would be supportive to go to his wedding. I can understand doing so would cause all kinds of emotions that might be best left for another time, not a wedding. I would suggest it would be a good idea if you went with him to show him support in this time that could prove difficult.
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@Happy2BeMe (99410)
• Canada
29 Sep 16
@just4him we talked about ithe in great lengths and I decided to go.
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@Happy2BeMe (99410)
• Canada
25 Sep 16
It is my fiance's son that he just met last year. The mother left when she was 8 months pregnant and moved half way across the country. He never heard from her again. This is the first time my fiance and her will see other since then and there are lots of unsolved issues between them even though it was many years ago.
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@Mike197602 (15487)
• United Kingdom
24 Sep 16
Feelings can never be wrong...how you feel is how you feel. How you deal with those feelings is another matter
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@Mike197602 (15487)
• United Kingdom
25 Sep 16
@Happy2BeMe I'd say whatever you feel emotionally about an issue try your best to deal with it in the way that'd cause the least stress in the long term. Maybe some short term stress is better than issues that will go on and on.
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@Happy2BeMe (99410)
• Canada
25 Sep 16
@Mike197602 that is good advice. Thank you Mike.
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@Happy2BeMe (99410)
• Canada
25 Sep 16
So true thank yoy
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@PurnaSharma (2557)
• Guwahati, India
24 Sep 16
You could understand the situation better, ,how you are with them and how they are with you.Depending on that and listen what your heart says go ahead. Others decision might bring variance in all your relations.
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@Happy2BeMe (99410)
• Canada
24 Sep 16
Thank you just last minute nerves I guess.
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
24 Sep 16
It is absolutely normal to feel how you feel about the whole thing .. But you are in a relationship so you are not an outsider.. When my step sons got married, I attended and their mother were there too and the entire family .. I made sure though that I know my place ..
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@Happy2BeMe (99410)
• Canada
24 Sep 16
Yes if I go I will too. I tend to overthink things plus I am not one to be in a crowd among people I don't know.
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@Hate2Iron (15730)
• Canada
24 Sep 16
My sister was in the same situation and wished that she hadn't gone to the wedding. Good thing that my sister can stand up for herself!!
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@Happy2BeMe (99410)
• Canada
24 Sep 16
That's good for her. I am not very good at that. I just keeping thinking of the worse case scenarios.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
24 Sep 16
I'm not sure what the issues are but It is up to you to do what you feel is right for you. Its up to you to make that choice.
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@Happy2BeMe (99410)
• Canada
24 Sep 16
Thank you. I know. I am, sure that I am just over thinking things.
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@shivamani10 (11038)
• Hyderabad, India
24 Sep 16
No..it would be wrong. Try to attend the wedding with all members. This is a marriage not an ordinary function. Once you missed means ..oh..no...pls. attend..no more things of excuses
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@Happy2BeMe (99410)
• Canada
24 Sep 16
Thanks you are right.
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@ms1864 (6886)
• Bangalore, India
24 Sep 16
Nop. You are completely entitled to feel this way....you do what feels right to you.
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@Happy2BeMe (99410)
• Canada
24 Sep 16
Thank you for understanding.
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