This bride-to-be has a complicated relationship with her parents due to their neglect during her childhood. When it came time to plan her wedding, she made it clear that they were only welcome as guests. Is she being too harsh, or is it justified? Read on to find out more about her story and decide for yourself.
Bride-to-be Excludes Parents from Wedding after Years of Emotional Neglect

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Bride-to-be excludes parents from wedding after years of emotional neglect 😔
A bride-to-be has caused a stir online after excluding her parents from her wedding. In a long post, she details years of emotional neglect from her parents, who were more focused on her cousins than her. Despite her parents' attempts to apologize, it is too little too late for the bride-to-be. Emotional neglect, rather than financial issues, is what truly hurts. However, some are calling her decision too harsh and suggesting that she should forgive and forget. What do you think? Read on for comments and reactions.
Forgive and forget? NTA bride excludes parents from wedding

ParsimoniousSalad | ParsimoniousSalad
Grandparents > Parents. NTA. Congrats on your wedding! 🎉

Thia-M3762 | Thia-M3762
NTA. Cousins couldn't control parents' actions. Your wedding, your choice! 🎉

Liviford | Liviford
Bride-to-be excluded parents from wedding after emotional neglect. NTA supported.

Maleficent_Ad_3958 | Maleficent_Ad_3958
Forgiveness can come later, enjoy your happy day! 🎉

etern4lexhausti0n | etern4lexhausti0n
Support for OP's decision to exclude her parents from wedding.

lolplsimdesperate | lolplsimdesperate
Bride-to-be stands up to emotional neglect, not money. 💍

Ahstia | Ahstia
Excluding parents from wedding: NTA. Cousins are supportive ❤️

kittynoodlesoap | kittynoodlesoap
Grandparents > Parents. Friend needs to back off. NTA 🙌

anathema_deviced | anathema_deviced
Prioritizing your own emotional well-being is crucial. NTA 👌

Katreborn | Katreborn
No regrets. The parents deserve the consequences 😎

PeteyPorkchops | PeteyPorkchops
Bride-to-be excludes emotionally neglectful parents from wedding, gets support.

Judgemental_Panda | Judgemental_Panda
Excluded bride-to-be shares emotional childhood experiences with cousin.

AdResident5276 | AdResident5276
Prioritizing one child over the other can have long-lasting effects 😔

TheABCD98 | TheABCD98
Brave decision. Forgiveness is optional, but relief is necessary. ❤

mustafabiscuithead | mustafabiscuithead
Bride-to-be's college fund drained by parents for triplets' education 😞

Spectrum2081 | Spectrum2081
Supportive fiancé stays out of bride-to-be's family drama ❤️

slab3 | slab3
It's your damn wedding, NTA! 🎉 Choose who makes you happy.

ObjectiveCoelacanth | ObjectiveCoelacanth
No forgiveness for years of neglect. 🚫

Fluffy-Release6637 | Fluffy-Release6637
Wedding tension resolved, NTA for excluding emotionally neglectful parents.

cancer2009 | cancer2009
Validated for excluding emotionally neglectful parents from wedding. 👍

lifetooshort4bs | lifetooshort4bs
Setting boundaries with toxic parents, NTA for excluding them from wedding

emccm | emccm
Bride-to-be rightfully excludes emotionally neglectful parents from wedding 💔

maybe_sumday-086 | maybe_sumday-086
Choose your guests wisely, cut out toxic family members. 🚫🧑👩👧👦

cwbakes | cwbakes
Standing up for herself, this bride-to-be is NTA 👏

Whoreson_Welles | Whoreson_Welles
Long-term parental neglect leads to bride-to-be excluding them from wedding.

CrochetBeth | CrochetBeth
Wedding day, your say! 👰🏼♀️

Jon_Jraper | Jon_Jraper
You go, bride-to-be! NTA and congrats on your wedding! 🎉

Beautiful_mistakes | Beautiful_mistakes
Bride-to-be stands up to emotionally neglectful parents 👏👰

RogueInsanity90 | RogueInsanity90
Parents neglected OP, now they reap what they sowed. 👏

MelodyRaine | MelodyRaine
Grandparents save the day for NTA bride-to-be 🙌

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You deserve better 🙌🏼

Zel_lost_it | Zel_lost_it
A compassionate comment reminding the OP that their parents may not have intended to neglect them and that they have every right to exclude them from their wedding. Supportive replies suggest focusing on individual needs and striving to do better as a parent. 🙏

CymruB | CymruB
Commenter questions parents' financial decisions after neglecting their daughter

lleian | lleian
Supportive comment empathizing with the poster's situation ❤️

shitshowexpwy | shitshowexpwy
Choosing family isn't always easy. NTA for setting boundaries.

UndeniablyMyself | UndeniablyMyself
Wedding drama with neglectful parents, NTA takes control 👰

Decent_Ad6389 | Decent_Ad6389
Grandparents stepped up where parents failed, NTA. 🙌 Best Wishes! 💍

Diamond-TTB | Diamond-TTB
Parents drained college funds for cousins, NTA for excluding them 🙌

pedestrianstripes | pedestrianstripes
Breaking the cycle of neglect: Bride-to-be chooses grandparents over parents ❤️

Big-Scholar4469 | Big-Scholar4469
Forgiving but not forgetting. 👏

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Supportive reply to trauma survivor's NTA decision 🙏

Addamsgirl71 | Addamsgirl71
Cheers to standing up for yourself! NTA 🎉

Ok-Recognition-5137 | Ok-Recognition-5137
Forgiveness doesn't guarantee a normal parent-child bond. 💔

Labyrinthine8618 | Labyrinthine8618
Congratulations on your special day! Your grandparents are amazing ❤️

SnooBananas7203 | SnooBananas7203
Forgiveness is a choice, not an obligation 💭

ryverwytch22 | ryverwytch22
Neglected by parents for cousins' lifestyle, NTA for exclusion.

goomba1000 | goomba1000
Supportive commenters validate bride-to-be's decision to exclude parents. 🙌

dshell11 | dshell11
Forgive and forget? That's your call. Congrats on the wedding! 🎉

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Bride-to-be rightfully excludes neglectful parents from her wedding 👰

Cinister09 | Cinister09
Family drama unfolds with grandparents taking the bride's side 💁🏻

pipmc | pipmc
Forgiving but not forgetting, NTA takes control of wedding guest list

maybeitsme20 | maybeitsme20
Taking a stand against family neglect 💪🏽

karma2420 | karma2420
Taking in cousins doesn't excuse emotional neglect. NTA.

Unable_Supermarket64 | Unable_Supermarket64
Daughter rightfully excludes neglectful parents from her wedding day 💍

angelkitcat87 | angelkitcat87
Heartbreaking comment of feeling neglected by parents 😔

Ok_SomewhereAK | Ok_SomewhereAK
Overcompensating for tragedy shouldn't lead to emotional neglect. NTA 👏

TurbulentJudge1000 | TurbulentJudge1000
Excluding abusive parents from wedding. NTA, grandma gets honored role.

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NTA shows how parents' actions can impact their relationship.

Reyzorblade | Reyzorblade
Bride-to-be stands her ground against emotionally neglectful parents. 💪

bigmeatytoe | bigmeatytoe
You have the right to cut ties with toxic parents 💪

Quick-Key8229 | Quick-Key8229
Taking a stand against toxic family dynamics 🙅♀️

Stace34 | Stace34
Excluding neglectful parents from wedding: fair or harsh? 🤔

xavii62 | xavii62
Setting boundaries with parents is important 👍

d1scworld | d1scworld
A message sent with wedding exclusion 💌💔

K_Lelouch | K_Lelouch
Standing up to emotional neglect from parents, NTA 💪👏

K_G2012 | K_G2012
You do you 💁♀️. NTA, your happiness matters most.

seamuswasadog | seamuswasadog
Emotional neglect can have long-lasting impacts on relationships 😔

MarxFuryRoad | MarxFuryRoad
Respecting someone's feelings is more important than public opinion. 🙌

DaRealKnightSport | DaRealKnightSport
Mother seeks validation from Reddit after daughter excludes her from wedding

sunkacher2 | sunkacher2
Direct and empowering response to cutting out toxic parents. 🙌

ReggieDub | ReggieDub