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Miracle... FSIL acting nice!

Lisa50Lisa50 member
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Wow, oh wow!  I just got off the phone with FI (he's helping his dad move from FL to PA) and he told me that all 3 of his sisters plan to attend the wedding. 

A little background ... one of the three sisters was not shy in telling FI about her misgivings when he announced our engagement.  I assumed (shame on me) her initial disapproval meant we'd not see her at the festivities.  After all, this is a woman who has not spoken with one of her sisters for over 7 or 8 years and, until her father's wife passed away a couple of months ago, had ongoing/unsettled drama with her father.  Mind you, she has always been polite and nice to me, but was very vocal with FI about her doubts b/c he's marrying for the 3rd time.  Who knows?  Really, who knows?

It just goes to show you.  Some people can actually get over stuff. And move on.   Amazing.  Simply amazing!
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Re: Miracle... FSIL acting nice!

  • MikesAngieMikesAngie member
    1000 Comments Third Anniversary Name Dropper 5 Love Its
    edited December 2011

    Congratulations!!!  It's nice when disapproving family behaves or is even nice.

    I'm happy for you!!!

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  • rapunnzzllrapunnzzll
    500 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I'm happy for you.  Having family to celebrate with can be so mean so much.

    It's always nice to see adults acting like adults.  Yes we are entitled to our opinions, but stating them to everyone isn't always necessary.
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  • Marrin713Marrin713 member
    1000 Comments Third Anniversary 5 Love Its Combo Breaker
    edited December 2011
    Ah, peace and harmony descended upon the land ♥  At least for a little while.

    Glad the family is behaving Lisa!  I remember xH's older brother could not stand me and that hatred was shared by his wife (and it was returned by me).  They did everything they could to talk xH out of marrying me.  It's different than your FSIL showing her displeasure about your FI marrying again, but no matter what, objections to your nuptials are hard to take.
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  • Lisa50Lisa50 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_second-weddings_miracle-fsil-acting-nice?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:35Discussion:d7620105-dfc5-4872-bd0d-7165f1750082Post:baa7b2b9-576c-424e-8f31-9f634f2c010f">Re: Miracle... FSIL acting nice!</a>:
    [QUOTE]Ah, peace and harmony descended upon the land ♥  At least for a little while. Glad the family is behaving Lisa!  I remember xH's older brother could not stand me and that hatred was shared by his wife (and it was returned by me).  They did everything they could to talk xH out of marrying me.  <strong>It's different than your FSIL showing her displeasure about your FI marrying again, but no matter what, objections to your nuptials are hard to take.
    </strong>Posted by Marrin713[/QUOTE]

    Yes, ma'am, you're right there.  We were in doubt she (the one who objects) would show up since the other sister (with whom she has an ongoing skirmish) had already committed to attending even before we were engaged  (How cute is that?)!

    Of course, <em>that's </em>what a seating chart is for.  LOL!
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  • thealphabridethealphabride
    1000 Comments
    edited December 2011
    So glad to hear it Lisa, yes it is hard to take when family disapproves. As long as your special day is protected from all family drama, that's what counts...

    My husbands mother didn't attend his first wedding. She was at ours, but that doesn't mean she isn't the same nut case she was back then.. She is very mellow and causes no problems for us, let's just say she has "issues". 

    My husband was feuding with his sister for a very long time as well and it was up in the air until the last minute as to wether or not he would invite her. He ended up inviting her in the end and there was no drama, but it started again at the holidays, and he disowned her (again). She's been an alcholic for many years, enough said! She's actually been dry for the past 2 years, but never went through a 12 step program or treatment so she still has all the toxic behaviors, with the exception of drinking.
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