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Please help - family wedding drama...

So I think my brother isn't fond of my fiancé. My fiance's fam has been wonderful in trying to arrange parties so we can all meet but my brother has been extremely edgey with communication with me. One problem is that we have a disabled brother and very negative father - both of whom he still lives with. I'm not sure if by getting married he feels alone now in dealing with them, but it's certainly his choice to live at home -- he is 43 and (in my opinion) stalling to write an exam that could employ him in meaningful employment for the rest of his life. In turn, he uses this as an reason/excuse not to tend to other responsibilities -- too busy studying and when he's not studying, he's working at the current job he has.

Truth is, I think my brother has never liked my fiancé, (I've never told my fiancé this because he beleives completely otherwise). He has always called him "awkward" or "weird" before we even dated. I am not sure how to handle all the drama that goes with a wedding. It should be the happiest time of my life. My dad has been similar just cause he's old and in general very difficult. Over the years I have bent over backward to help them since my mom died. They have rarely lifted a finger to help me. I feel like voicing how I feel is futile, even though the rest of the world could probably see my point. They will just get defensive.

Best option I feel: Not to involve them in the wedding or in meeting my fiance's family. I have already asked and have been met with much negativity. I feel embarassed that I have to decline on their behalf for any effort my fiance's family makes to connect as a family. I kind of wish they would stop trying in a way. I don't know how to have that conversation.

If you have any advice please share. Thanks for reading.
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Picklebobble · 56-60, M
Sounds like you've had a lot to deal with.
Well. Lay it out for them !
"This is the reality of what is going to happen !
I'm about to get married and leave !
You need to come to terms with my decision and start making plans yourselves
I want you to be part of my new life.
But if you don't change your attitude, I can't even introduce my own family to my new one !"
And leave it at that.
Then the ball is in their court and they must decide what to do for the best.
NiftyWhite · 46-50, F
They haven't communicated anything for certain. It's just a feeling I get. A coldness and lack of interest. A sharpness in tone. I have read books that say people represent themselves, and are no reflection on me, even if they are related to me. I try to believe that. It's hard. It's hard because I know many people who judge based on the family someone comes from. I hope his family will understand that's not who I am.