Today, my fiancé won't tell people we're engaged because his mother doesn't approve, and he doesn't want to upset her. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, my fiancé told me he wants to buy an engagement ring for his mother, so that she doesn't feel left out. FML
Today, despite the fact of being together two years, and having a daughter, my fiancée still refuses to tell her parents about us. We're getting married in six months. FML
Today, my fiancé's mother came up to me and told me she loves that I stuck with my soon-to-be husband despite his history and condition. I have no idea what she's talking about, and she refuses to tell me. FML
Today, my mother found out that my fiancée broke up with her last boyfriend because she didn't want kids and he did. She's now demanding that I either change her mind, or call things off with her. FML
Today, I decided I would tell my mom I'm not going to marry my fiancé because it just didn't feel right, only to walk into my own surprise engagement party. FML
Today, I discovered my fiancé has been telling everyone else we are just friends, yet last night he wanted me to go with him to pick up my engagement ring. I'm supposing the wedding will be a surprise to everyone. FML
Today, a week after my fiancé and I got engaged, his mother is already complaining that she isn't involved enough in the wedding arrangements. We haven't even set a date yet. FML
Today, my fiancé's mother tried to arrange a marriage for him to a nice Indian girl, again. We've been engaged for a year, and the wedding is in a month. FML
Today, I overheard my mom talking on the phone with my sister about how much they hate my fiancé. My wedding is in two weeks and my family has been pretending to like my future husband for three years. FML
Today, I went to my fiancé's mother's funeral. His step-sister proudly announced that she's pregnant with his baby and they are engaged. FML
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A Frenchy in Eire 31
Well OP, that doesn't bode well for your future. Are you marrying a grown ass man or a little boy who needs mommy's approval for any important decision?
mssileas 25
The point of getting married is also to symbolize independence from your parents by forming your own adult life with your partner. It doesn't sound like he's ready to do that, and I'm sorry to tell you but that never works out well in the long run. Before talking engagement, you should really figure out whether you two are on the same page here. His mother might never change her mind, and I get how hard it can be to accept that and move on from it, but at some point we all have to let our parents be upset sometimes and do our thing regardless. I hope you can work this out - if not, tell him to have a happy forever after with his mother. This is one fight you can't win if he's unwilling to take it on himself.
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A Frenchy in Eire 31
Well OP, that doesn't bode well for your future. Are you marrying a grown ass man or a little boy who needs mommy's approval for any important decision?
Shzusuziq 16
Either he stands up to her or get rid of him. If he doesn’t, you’ll be regretting it the rest of your life with him
mssileas 25
The point of getting married is also to symbolize independence from your parents by forming your own adult life with your partner. It doesn't sound like he's ready to do that, and I'm sorry to tell you but that never works out well in the long run. Before talking engagement, you should really figure out whether you two are on the same page here. His mother might never change her mind, and I get how hard it can be to accept that and move on from it, but at some point we all have to let our parents be upset sometimes and do our thing regardless. I hope you can work this out - if not, tell him to have a happy forever after with his mother. This is one fight you can't win if he's unwilling to take it on himself.
Trinity Fenwick 7
ultimatum time. you or her. personally I think if he's too afraid to afraid to upset her over your engagement then you'll never walk down the aisle.
RichardPencil 32
The real reason is that his wife wouldn’t approve.
bl3ur0z3 17
What's he going to tell her when you're married? Is he going to hide the kids from her too? You can't build a life with somebody you keep hidden away, you need to let him know you're not a secret. Either he tells his mother or you stop pretending you have a future together.
sallygee 9
why are you engaged to a baby man? go find a real man. one who won't deny you.
TxKitten79 10
Here's the thing, O.P., this is a picture of your future if you dont nip this in the bud NOW.
LostSoul 20
Leave now. No relationship started on lies and secrets will be a happy one.
something_witty 7
OP if he puts his mother's feelings ahead of yours now that wont change after the wedding.