Its not so different in families. He should have dumped you year 1 and you would have given in to that seduction years earlier. It can cause deep resentment and strain upon your marriage when your spouse allows that to happen. 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. oh i like the first theory. She provides advice and coaching via Skype, email and phone. This morning I realised that he never asked me if I was coming, so I mentioned to him that it hurt my feelings that he didn't even ask me if I wanted to come. For a less dramatic example- my mom and my aunt (my dads sister) do not get along at all, but they both came to Christmas dinner at my grandmothers. January 15, 2013, 10:00 am. January 15, 2013, 11:02 am, lets_be_honest She didnt even say Im not sure why his sister would do this she said its gone unaddressed which makes me think she knows EXACTLY why the SIL excluded her, and that its probably for a good reason. shanshantastic The other was my mother in law got mad at something I said at a party and she would not want me in her home until I apologized. If he cannot do that then were doomed! Grrr. Is this party SO AWESOME you need to cause some huge problem over it? January 15, 2013, 11:19 am. However, my husband feels differently. If they didn't have mutual friends there and hadn't been dating for 1.5 years it would be less weird than it is. Why? You'll work it out.". Then I wonder, are you sure you are not invited? Some people like to get together with their families to celebrate special occasions. Im sure you can be on your best behavior, at least for the first few times you meet his family. Im not advocating for ending the relationship with the SIL over this snub. I got carded?! 19/20 year olds who can't afford an uber aren't going to "black tie, invitiation only" parties. I would maybe get it if it was a guys weekend or somethingbut a family birthday party? I would bend over backwards for my husband, to keep this good man in this family. In. Neither of these things mean hes trying to squeeze in much-needed time with you, just your vagina. There must be a reason. He didnt write those invitations, so there is really no reason to make it about him. You dont just make the do not invite list for no reason. Its the exact opposite! Wow thanks so much for all the great comments! January 17, 2013, 4:11 pm. When she confronted him this morning that was his saving face chance to say "I figured you knew you were invited," but he didn't. Add your answer to this question! I think that if he would have, they would have treated me better, not for me, but for him, which would have been much better than being abused by them for 33 yrs. January 15, 2013, 11:02 am. This is a real possibility that also needs to be investigated. That's weird! Seriously. I have to assume everyone knows why she chose not to invite the LW. Just because you always invite him along doesn't mean he is obligated to do the same. But his family has never liked anyone that hes with. I feel a bit like the rug or at least a corner of the rug has been pulled out from under me. How shaky is the foundation of your marriage that its very integrity would be at risk over such a trivial thing as a birthday party? January 15, 2013, 10:33 am. Yeah, I feel like theres been a few letters like this & theres always SOME kind of hint We just got married a year ago & the family never warmed to me. seems to be a common reason. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I then did something way better. It was October 2017, and Alyssa Lucido couldn't tell who, exactly, was being unreasonable. it doesnt matter what lw did actually. I do not like this feeling, I actually feel dumb for putting up with it. He says things like:Shall I come over after dinner? and How about we have a sleepover after Ive been out with the boys?. Having a "Guys" night. That sounds brilliant! Who the fuck do you think you are? lets_be_honest They gave his ex a hard time too and enjoyed having him around alone without bringing her to parties or get togethers. I admit that this is a lot of reaching on my part, but it almost seems as if shes not giving us the backstory on purpose.she wants to make this all about her husband going without her, and not about the possible reasons why. It sounds like they have been allowed to disrespect you and they know that they can get by with it. January 15, 2013, 12:20 pm. No . The wedding situation seems especially odd because weddings are where two people become a family, so to excluse someone elses spouse on the basis of them not being family at an event where you are becoming a family with your SO is pretty hilariously hypocritical. If its anything else then I think the SIL is in the wrong and the LW has every right to ask her husband to either smooth things over with the sister or him to not go. @katie I think that would be the worst thing to do, everything I have read about creating a strong marriage means that the husband should choose the wife or at least they need to come to a decision together and present a united front. Do you always invite her to similar events? if youre planning on being married a long time, its best to get along with the inlaws. January 15, 2013, 11:11 am. For anything. Sincere people who truly love everyone want very much to have it out in the open and get together to remedy resolve and repair. Alcohol? Hes never once tagged you in anything on social media, not ever. ! Could be fun! Phil lives in England, UK, and has around 20 years experience as a professional life, career and executive coach. it becomes a tug of war with the husband/brother as the rope, and then no one wins. Theres also the chance that hes just being shady as the behavior is not normal and I would expect him to insist on taking you.This could be a red flag of him not being the one for you. Maybe you believe you did nothing wrong, and maybe youre totally right. So in Wendys about me section it should say my stupid husband left the toilet seat up again. They just made a whole movie about turning 40, Addie Pray I mean, why not say my SIL and I had a terrible fight, or my husbands family has never liked me, orwellsomething? But, on this one, he married the LW, hes still married to her and he owes her the loyalty of declining the invitation. Hes avoided seeing you by using some sort of elaborate excuse that involves FIFA. Your email address will not be published. Relevant questions: Did he ask you to help him shop or did you offer? We tell LWs all the time that they dont have to include people in their lives that they feel are toxic. To me all it shows his family is that they can still see him whenever they want even if they exclude his wife. LW is really left with two basic choices: allow husband to implement his decision to attend without her with good grace from this point forward, or continue fighting with him about. if your the asshole, well, you can take steps to try to change that. Press J to jump to the feed. So not only was I not invited initially, I accepted that and made myself busy. I would tell my husband to go and plan fabulous things to do that weekend on my own with my friends, family, or kids. Its Ironic you even used the words "gave in to seduction" as if it was going on for years! January 15, 2013, 10:50 am. If they dont it really is just an issue with this SIL and in that case it is worth it? He doesn't invite you to family events. BUT. It's a going away party which is almost always a "more the merrier" type of party. Are you sure youre not invited? (and no, I didnt replace a beloved first wife), anonymousse Dont let others decide how your time as a couple is to be spent. If so, you need to have a discussion or discussions about that about the larger picture. He, Candice Conner 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. MISS MJ I agree. Although I am far from perfect, I did nothing wrong. Of course it did. You Don't Invite Them to Things If you're looking for invites, you've got to reciprocate. Great response, Wendy! His mom makes remarks sometimes about inviting me over to family events, but he never tells me. January 15, 2013, 10:28 am. January 15, 2013, 1:55 pm, I could understand if were talking a 37th or 43rd birthday but 40? Copyright 2023 Dear Wendy. My point is sometimes people dont really need a huge reason to act ridiculously. Why wasn't I invited?" MISS MJ I have had a really hard year dealing with my abusive family, resulting in depression and anxiety which I have been in therapy for, for a few months now and am making good progress :) I am at the stage now that I'm trying to get out there and socialise more because I admittedly became quite withdrawn and socially anxious this past year as I have been dealing with my personal issues. First off, you are part of the family now and secondly, you and your husband are a social unit and etiquette dictates you should always be invited together. If he pushed back, you could have said "No, this is your party, and I'll feel resentful about it. We dont get to choose our family, and while Im fortunate enough to say I dont have any problem family members, Ive met my fair share over the years. Basically, people made their point and moved on. I figure if my mom never wanted to see my aunts face again, thats justified. January 15, 2013, 9:58 am. And, if the husbands family is so awful that theyd exclude someone like this with no real justification, thats an issue to be addressed, too. Confrontation is never fun, but the LW needs to get to the bottom of this situation for her own personal integrity, and because the situation will escalate in the future. It stings horribly that she didnt invite me (some people mentioned that I wasnt hurt about that, but I am)but the real hurt for me is that my husband is going to the party knowing that I feel completely left out. Has he invited you to parties recently where you were tense and didnt seem like you were enjoying yourself? Ok, ok, we can be friends again. Im trying to imagine if my SOs sister hated me and I was unwelcome at her house. The SIL could be a racist troll and the LW stands up to her BS during conversations. Hubby needs to stand by her. ), My Roommate Has No Friends! Sometimes when someone is being a total douche, you just gotta sit back and allow them to show their cards. If something like this was going on with my husbands family, it would be the first thing out of my mouth, and he would be on the phone. This really has helped me think about the issue from different viewpoints. I just dont think its realistic to think youre always going to be able to step out and be 100% chill about everything. Otherwise, she might be as surprised as you were to find out you werent invited by your husband. im sure theres a solution to this but you left out the why so we cant give you the how. Actively make plans with someone, or a group of friends, and make an effort to have a good time. But I dont think its always going to be that simple. Good counseling, haha been there, and they tell me what Ive heard before. Like Wendy said, Im guessing there are serious issues that led to this very blatant exclusion, and Im sure the degree of their legitimacy depends on how you talk to. lets_be_honest LW, I think you should either flat out ask your husband what the f is going on or call your SIL and ask her what the f is going on. Your husband loves his family and has a right to spend time with them with and without you. My advice would be for LW to calmly confront SIL and be prepared to perhaps not like what she hearsMaybe jot some notes down, and call her up. wheres JK isnt she the go to person for finding old letters? Wendy, have you ever replied to a letter asking for more info before you can give advice? Sponsored by Past Chronicles You've been using these items wrong every single day. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. I have to say that something does sound a little fishy here. 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