Man Asked to Play Personal Song at Sister's Wedding, Refuses and Family Gets Upset

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A musician wrote a personal song for his girlfriend and refused to play it at his sister's wedding. Despite his family's insistence, he refused, stating that the song was too personal and special for his girlfriend and him. His sister and parents claimed that it would be more appropriate for him to perform his song at the wedding since his sister and her husband were now married.

The musician felt undermined and disrespected, leading to a heated argument. Do you think the musician is in the wrong for not performing his song at his sister's wedding? Read on to find out more about the situation.

Heartfelt song written for girlfriend causes family drama at wedding 🎶

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Dealing with family pressure to perform at wedding 🙄

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Musician refuses to play a personal song at sister's wedding 🎵

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Musician's refusal to play personal song at wedding upsets family.

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Musician refuses to play personal song at sister's wedding 🎶

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Family pressures man to sing at sister's wedding, causing tension.

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Musician refuses to play at sister's wedding, family drama ensues 💔

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Refusing to play a personal song at wedding causing family drama 😕

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Man refuses to play personal song at sister's wedding 😠

Music is a powerful way to express emotions and tell stories. And for this man, writing a song for his girlfriend was a special moment. However, when his family asked him to play it at his sister's wedding, he refused.

Despite his sister's insistence, he stood his ground, explaining that the song was personal and about his own relationship. But his family didn't take kindly to his decision and accused him of being selfish. This has left him wondering if he's in the wrong.

What do you think? Read on for more details and to share your thoughts in the comments below.

Petty suggestions on how to play sister's requested song at wedding.

Own-Difference-8674 | Own-Difference-8674

Singer refuses to play at sister's wedding, recites limerick instead 😂

embopbopbopdoowop | embopbopbopdoowop

Proposal revenge plan suggested in NTA comment section 🎶💍

PsychologyAutomatic3 | PsychologyAutomatic3

Don't let entitled family members ruin your special day 🙅‍♂️

SamGamgE | SamGamgE

NTA. Sister wants to steal your song for her wedding. 🤨

Liigiia | Liigiia

NTA. Sister wants song about someone else at HER wedding? Selfish.

bxclrm | bxclrm

Family pressures man to sing personal song at sister's wedding, he refuses and is called NTA. Commenters suggest low contact and trolling sister with a terrible song 🎶🤣

_neontangles | _neontangles

Musician plays personal song for sister's wedding, sparks proposal idea 💍

MoonieMocktail | MoonieMocktail

Suggests a compromise to play song for girlfriend at wedding 😊

alanlight | alanlight

Singing love song for sister's wedding? NTA. 😬

lulz29 | lulz29

Refusing to play personal song at sister's wedding is fair 🎵

Stranger0nReddit | Stranger0nReddit

NTA explains how those who say 'it's not a big deal' are often a**holes 😒

JudgeJudAITA | JudgeJudAITA

Refusing to play sister's song, suggesting a dedication. #NTA 🎶

Warmhearted1 | Warmhearted1

Commenter suggests explicit song for sister's wedding, receives hilarious reply

Checkoutmawheeeeepit | Checkoutmawheeeeepit

"Superstar goes unplugged" and dedicates song to girlfriend. NTA. 💕🎶

dontscreamimscared | dontscreamimscared

Your song, your choice. NTA for standing your ground 👏

ZombieMovieLover | ZombieMovieLover

Respect the artist's choice, even if it's for a girlfriend ❤️

Lawn_Orderly | Lawn_Orderly

Savage response shuts down entitled sister at wedding 🎵👋

Deucalion666 | Deucalion666

NTA. Commenter calls out bridezilla sister and supports OP's decision.

AussieTopCat | AussieTopCat

Don't let anyone steal your song 🎶 #NTA

SandrineSmiles | SandrineSmiles

Don't be guilt-tripped into playing a personal song! 🎵 #NTA

adventuringinmymind | adventuringinmymind

Stand your ground and protect your creativity! 🎶🚫🙅‍♂️

Fair_Dear | Fair_Dear

Own your song choice! NTA 🎶

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Inappropriate comment sparks backlash on wedding song request. 😬🎶

Skastaat | Skastaat

Malicious compliance with a death metal remix? 🤘 Sounds epic!

C_Majuscula | C_Majuscula

Song not for sister's wedding, family throwing tantrum - NTA 👍

Liss78 | Liss78

NTA but sister and parents are being selfish 🙄

KatFrog | KatFrog

Sharing personal songs can be a sensitive topic 😢

tlf555 | tlf555

Commenter suggests humorous alternatives to personal song, gets support.

Jaded_Lab_1539 | Jaded_Lab_1539

Play it for your girlfriend, not your sister's wedding 😉

lemons66 | lemons66

Firmly saying 'no' can cause family drama 🙄

Jethrothemutant | Jethrothemutant

Creative solution to wedding song request. Sing a surprise song!

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Sing it at the wedding, call out your girlfriend like a boss 😎🎤

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Sister demands personal song at wedding, gets upset when refused 💔

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Sister's request for brother's love song at wedding raises eyebrows 🤔

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Commenter defends themselves with NTA amidst wedding drama.

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Stand your ground against entitled bridezilla demands 🙅‍♂️

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Respect for personal boundaries - NTA comment wins hearts ❤️

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Commenter calls out entitled sister and suggests banjo serenade 🎸

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Creative solution to avoid playing unwanted song at wedding 🎶❌

AffectionateCable793 | AffectionateCable793

Respect boundaries: Saying no is a complete sentence. NTA 🙌

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Don't let them bully you into singing your special song 🎶

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User defends OP's decision to not play personal song at wedding.

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NTA 🎶 Bridezilla and bad family drama 🤔

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Setting boundaries is important. NTA for standing up for yourself 🙌

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Artist and chef refuses entitled family's demand for his music 🎶

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Stand your ground! 🎵

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Sharing personal music at a wedding - NTA prevails! 🎶

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Declining to play personal song at sister's wedding - NTA 🎶

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Setting boundaries with family 👍

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Politely declining to play a personal song at a wedding 👍

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