Weddings can be an exciting time for a family, but I think we can agree that they come with their fair share of stress. The guestlist is sometimes one of the biggest bones of contention – especially when there’s already trouble brewing between certain family members. As they say, it just isn’t possible to please all the people all the time. But it’s worth a try.
A person recently shared how they were left “stunned” after hearing that their wife wasn’t invited to their brother’s wedding. The bride has beef with her, and wants the person to come alone. When they raised this with the family, they were told to stop being dramatic, keep the peace and attend solo. They’re now torn between standing by their wife or being there for their brother. Bored Panda spoke to psychotherapist, author and speaker Dr. Anna Mathur about how to navigate complicated relationships with extended family.
