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And secondly I would ask them if this was one of those issues that was worth it. The important thing is how you two communicate about those ways of doing things. January 15, 2013, 12:17 pm, Yeah, we really dont have a lot of information to go on here. If maybe she meant you to mean you both or you two. Hellooooo, Im back and we got no update from the LW? Roommate Stays in Room All Day? Hubby needs to stand by her. January 15, 2013, 3:24 pm, http://dearwendy.com/my-wife-isnt-invited-to-my-brothers-wedding/. Now I usually don't have a problem with this, I'm very aware we shouldn't spend our every moment together, and some things are left to be individual, like hanging out with friends off course, we don't need to share everything. GatorGirl GatorGirl I offered to drive because his car broke down and he is too low on money to order an uber. He has, on several occasions, mostly when youve been a bit drunk and teary, said that you two cant make it official because things are complicated and used the classic Im not ready for another relationship line. Once were married (and even now but I know for some people its not) were each others #1 priority. I just want to say that in general, you shouldn't expect other people to behave the way you would behave. January 15, 2013, 4:03 pm, Good update! Some people were kind of cold, but everyone was polite and made an effort to re-include herMy point is, I never understood alienating or refusing to invite the significant other of a relative when it comes to family events unless said person is physically or emotionally abusive or prone to huge, drunken, racist tirades. My husband was invited to his sisters high school graduation three hours away. What annoys me the MOST is when people WANT to celebrate their birthdays but expect everyone else to initiate the party. If he really thinks the reason she wasnt invited is valid, he needs to talk to her about her behavior. if you dont plant the seed, it doesnt grow. Ended up that after everyone turned out to be pissed (both sides of family, many people bugging the bride and groom) they caved and changed their minds. Thats all you need to say. Sounds like you could use some good counseling. Just bc you dont think birthdays are a big deal, why does everyone have to agree with that? Our family felt sort of uncomfortable around her, but she was still invited to events & everyone was polite. Whomever the wrong party iswhether it was a mutual disagreement or one in which there was an aggressor and a victimthe husband needs to make this the point at which it is resolved. Well crazy enmeshed and un-trusting (is that a word?). Really, if this is all on the LW, and I get were all assuming it is, but it may not be, her husband should demand that she do whatever it takes to mend fences anyway. Not everyone is going to get along all the time, and just like someone may have a problem with you, you may have a problem with someone else as well. Family tends to be able to see those things. Part of HuffPost News. When a spouse is excluded from a family event, it may very well be due to poor behavior such as provoking an argument when drunk. Maybe the answer would have been "no". To cut a long story short tonight is the boyfriends work xmas party, im not invited but expected to pick him up. That being said, take my advice with the grain of bitter salt. MORE: Does he want a relationship or just sex? This is not a solution it is a clear cut and dry signal your spouse no longer considers you to be joined in marriagelast time I checked being married is like being pregnantno such thing as sort of, kind of or conditionally. I agree. You just proved why I never recommend dating people who have friends of the opposite sex, even more if those friends are single. the husbands family hated his mom for whatever reason, and so she just stopped going to FL when they went to visit. Was there a fancy invitation addressed just to him, or did sis call his cell and tell him to be available on her birthday weekend without making it clear the message was meant for the two of you? I helped him shop for his outfit earlier this week (dress up party). The LW came across as snobbish, entitled and demanding. Methinks there are some other issues at play here and that you should take the energy youre funneling into being angry about this invitation and focus it onto your marriage and whats going on in the larger picture to create such cracks over this one detail. I would tell my husband to go and plan fabulous things to do that weekend on my own with my friends, family, or kids. how annoying is it that this lw doesnt tell us why shes being excluded. haha, but that is what I mean! January 15, 2013, 12:07 pm. Sorry, adults who make a big deal out of their birthday annoy me. If the SIL wouldnt talk to me, Id try others in the family, or ask my husband to do it. This means hes not just avoiding a certain person or an awkward situation, hes trying to keep you and this part of his life a secret for some reason. Or maybe shes having a trolley party and one person canceled, so she said hey bro I know you were thinking of coming out to Chi sometime, maybe you could come the weekend of my birthday because a seat opened up on the trolley but sadly just one seat? Because this is just going to get worse when LW has kids, for future Holidays, etc. There are forms of narcissism where the family of a controlling mother has passed along her traits and there are roles each family member takes on, one tell tale sign thast you my dear are married to a man in such a dysfunctional family is because anyone who speaks up for themselves or says stop blaming me or is being publicly humiliated degraded and put to your husband to choose his sibling over his wife for his sister to have done that to him was HER additional way to punish you for not being a good little scapegoat it is the invalidation tactic. 14. you may have a really goofy laugh or do embarrassing things? That sounds brilliant! Ok, I think this is more of a rant, but Im really annoyed by it. In toda. January 15, 2013, 9:53 pm, The LW I hope its nothing too heavy, too! When you accidentally bump into him on a night out, he refuses to hold your hand or dance with you. I was nodding my head in agreement and shes right, if this slight ruins the foundation of the LWs marriage, there are much bigger problems. Not fine. Some people like to get together with their families to celebrate special occasions. Well if thats the case, there are those cracks in her marriage. January 15, 2013, 11:37 am. I would ask your husband to privately talk with his sister about the issue in a non confrontational way and find out why she chose to not invite you. I dont know. July 5, 2012 4:38 AM Subscribe. Id call her and say hey are we ok? Maybe you have an idea about why you weren't invited: there's a friend of a friend whom you don't really get along with, you don't really know that many people going, so it wouldn't make sense for you to be invited if it's a smaller get together, or it could be about awkwardness between you and an ex that the host just didn't want to deal with. Pray for God to open your husbands heart, ears and mind to your hurt. There is obviously a reason why she wasnt invited and judging by the comments the LW made, I can see why. January 15, 2013, 3:57 pm. but does that exclude you from ever interacting with anyone who doesnt like your spouse? LOL..all that was missing from the original letter was an alas. Ok, ok, we can be friends again. lets_be_honest You know what I did? Attempt to figure out why. I feel strongly that my husband should decline a family invitation when I am excluded and that his acceptance of the invitation would break down the integrity of our marriage. January 15, 2013, 1:49 pm, None of the scenarios you suggest seem true here, however, especially since the LW oh so conveniently failed to mention any of them. If you dont, I can assure you that this wont be the last time you feel as if the foundation of your marriage is being tested. see, if i was the husband in this situation, i would just be like you two are petty idiots and i will have NONE of this drama in my life. I picked out the pool which is the staple of the backyard. 19. I have to wonder, also, if its actually your husband doing this and not the SIL? Wow thanks so much for all the great comments! also, i wouldnt marry someone who would get involved in drama, so really our united front would be something along the lines of.. so, she doesnt want me to come? In the end, I dont want my husband to choose between his family and me. You need to have an honest conversation with yourself before you talk to him. So do the best thing, let him go and be your fabulous self. I'm wondering if the reason you are not invited is because the friends requested of him to not invite you and he just hasn't told you. He should stand besides his wife. I might even call your SIL before the party to find out what is up or to finalize flight arrangements as if you ARE goingthen you can suss out whether your husband is not being truthful with you. melancholia I dont have an advice but I can empathize and validate that this is a heartbreak from your husband and to do it in a text was so underhanded. January 15, 2013, 1:39 pm. I'm worried that down the line she'll find herself treated like a doormat. Copyright 2023 Dear Wendy. Whether it's your birthday, an anniversary or Valentine's Day, he should want to be there with you. I agree. Who knows if the reason is good. Addie Pray Addie Pray Who the hell expects their brother to fly across the country for a small 40th birthday dinner? It doesn't mean he doesn't care for you, he's just mentally in a different place than you. Everyone in the family you mean? If you truly are blameless and your husband is siding with your SIL for no apparent reason then some couples counselling should help both of you deal with the expectations you have of each other in your marriage. Not because the LW should be welcome in your scenario, she understandably is not. He has a life of his own yet has made a choice to co sign this sick and twisted public humiliation invalidation character assassination to his wife and oddly and perversely chosen his sister over his spouse. (at first he said he wasnt going but )He just left to his brothers bday party without me. The next go to a spa, get your makeup professionally done, then go out with girlfriends for overpriced drinks. And, it sucks for the husband, but thats the way I see it. The fact that he is not supporting you here is a bit fishy. But what if the background story is the in-laws have been horrible to LW for years and her husband has done NOTHING to defend her, ever, except to tell her to suck it up. There is no logical reason she couldn't go. Family is important, especially when a person makes an effort in their adult lives to keep their family together so even if you dont like your husbands family, let him enjoy them. However, you need to keep in mind that: There are reasons why he leaves you alone at parties. I guess theres a fine line, but you KNOW it when you see itIm fine with people celebrating (like I said, Im all for partying), but when they make it this giant, super-special thing that you BETTER attend OR ELSE, its kind of self-centered & annoying to me. He want a night with 'the guys' from his office. There is no time or room in your life for people that do not have regard for your feelings. November 24, 2018, 9:46 am. Girls keep commenting on his Facebook profile with random in jokes, and you have no idea who they are. What should I do? You will thank me later. Also a man who doesnt have an issue with his friends taking a stand against his girlfriend is a waste of OPs time too. I still have a lot to learn but believe Ive got a lot of insight to share, too, and give pretty good advice. However, since she is so defensive, its my guess that is not what is going on. Unless they do something unforgivable that cant be easily passed, we should always try to keep on good terms with family. And that time you bumped into his aunt whilst shopping in Sainsburys for wine and crisps? But I agree that the husband should help in the mending of fences if the SIL and wife cant fix it themselves. Just making a blanket statement thats what families do for each other is not true for all families. Try working with him to find ways to make it easier for him. If they didn't want me there but wanted me to sill be involved in their life as partners, they still would have informed me about it before they went. So last week i hung out with him and his friend and watched a movie and then he invited me to his house. January 15, 2013, 10:06 pm. It sounds like theres no obvious reason why you arent included, and no concrete proof that youre not invited. way to be the asshole in this instance, LW, and making your husband choose between family and his wife. I could understand getting really pissed about this, both with the SIL and the husband. January 15, 2013, 11:15 am. If I was the LW and my husband made the decision to go well that to me says a lot about the respect, and value he places on our relationship. Unless there is a seriously valid reason I would request he doesnt go. There could be a million reasons, none of them good. ), My Roommate Has No Friends! Now that I know that the LW has not committed an offense that calls for being disinvited, I feel very sorry for her because she has a major problem with her husband. 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