Help! My Son Is Making a Big Mistake With His Wedding Guest List. His Fiancée Told Me Stay Out of It.
A mother is concerned about her younger son's decision to exclude her sister and brother-in-law from his upcoming wedding. The couple had previously sent a hurtful email to her older son regarding his marriage to another man. While the mother fears that this exclusion may cause further resentment, she acknowledges her son's stance as a form of support for his brother.
- ▪The mother's older son recently married his partner, but his aunt and uncle refused to attend due to their homophobic beliefs.
- ▪The younger son has decided not to invite the aunt and uncle to his wedding, citing their previous hurtful actions.
- ▪The mother is torn between supporting her son's decision and fearing the potential fallout during family gatherings.
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Dear Prudence Help! My Son Is Making a Big Mistake With His Wedding Guest List. His Fiancée Told Me Stay Out of It. Advice by Danny M. Lavery May 18, 20266:00 AM Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by panic_attack/Getty Images Plus. Copy Link Share Share Comment Copy Link Share Share Comment Our advice columnists have heard it all over the years—so we’re diving into the Dear Prudence archives to share classic letters with our readers. Submit your own questions to Prudie here. Dear Prudence, My older son recently married his longtime partner. Their wedding was attended by 100-plus, and a good time was had by all. My sister and brother-in-law, who belong to a very rigid, judgmental church, refused to attend.
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