Imagine this: You're about to marry the love of your life, but there's a catch. He's still deeply entwined in family traditions with his ex-wife and their kids. You've voiced your concern, but he's not ready to give up those special moments. Is it just harmless family bonding, or is it crossing a line? Let's dive into this emotional rollercoaster. 😮💔

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In a world where love and exes collide, our bride-to-be finds herself in an emotional tug-of-war. She's caught between her fiancé's commitment to his kids and the traditions he shares with his ex-wife. Despite her efforts to be part of the 'real family', she's met with resistance and exclusion. The question remains: Is she being unreasonable, or is her fiancé crossing the line? Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation... 👀
NTA, inclusion in holidays is important for blended families 🎉

charliesmaine | charliesmaine
"This sub really hates step parents." NTA for setting boundaries. 👏

JEH2003 | JEH2003
Frustrated bride-to-be feels undervalued by fiance's commitment to ex-wife's traditions. 😔

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"He's treating you like the sidechick, NTA" 🤔

unknown_928121 | unknown_928121
Bride-to-be battles ex-wife's traditions, feeling excluded and frustrated. 😠

Existing-Dinner5637 | Existing-Dinner5637
Navigating stepfamily traditions: avoiding blame and the Christmas chaos. 🎄

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"NTA, but is your fiance backtracking? Compromise needed. 🤔"

Inevitable_Evie | Inevitable_Evie
NTA, reconsider relationship: feeling like mistress, red flags everywhere. 🤔

dodie2599 | dodie2599
Bride-to-be stands up for herself against exclusionary traditions. 💪

Silent-Towel-4158 | Silent-Towel-4158
Is prioritizing kids over partner a red flag? 🤔

Good_Neighborhood513 | Good_Neighborhood513
Is he really husband material if he excludes you from traditions? 🙄

HotAge5962 | HotAge5962
NTA. Husband, kids, and bio mom are all crossing the line 😒

Skepticallystoic | Skepticallystoic
NTA: Kids in therapy, dad should prioritize family over new relationship. 🤔

muddy89 | muddy89
"What the frack is a DF?" - The confusion continues 😂

mzcrys | mzcrys
Suspicion arises: Is there something more between them? 🤔

HotAge5962 | HotAge5962
NTA. Pre-wedding drama: Is it worth the fight? 🤔

Sad-Soup-8905 | Sad-Soup-8905
Blended family struggles: NTA wants new traditions, fiance disagrees. 😔

ladivakatrina | ladivakatrina
Dump his a**. His ex still has too much influence. 👍

Mishy162 | Mishy162
🚩 NTA: Fiancé's ex-wife and kids won't prioritize you. Reconsider!

Avebury1 | Avebury1
Run! Don't marry into this mess! You're not the a**hole!

Psychological-Gur783 | Psychological-Gur783
Early morning visits and frequent dinners: Is he dating his ex? 🤔

Postingatthismoment | Postingatthismoment
🤔 Are they dating? The ex-wife's traditions are crossing boundaries.

theycallhertammi | theycallhertammi
🤔 What if they had kids? He'd still go over there?!

Elliehmorbin | Elliehmorbin
Double standards in relationships: Is this marriage worth reconsidering? 😩

NoUnicornPoo4You | NoUnicornPoo4You
Childcare on Christmas: Who's Responsible? 🙋

Artistic_Bookkeeper | Artistic_Bookkeeper
Bride-to-be takes a stand against ex-wife's traditions. 🤔

Valkyries_Wrath | Valkyries_Wrath
Fiancé prioritizes ex-wife & kids. Is he really over them? 🤔

donuts_first | donuts_first
Creating new traditions for blended families 👨👩👦👧

moongirl12 | moongirl12
Navigating family dynamics: Should the bride-to-be visit her ex's house? 🤔

JaneAustenite17 | JaneAustenite17
Engage with the ex-wife and her children for a new tradition! 👍

ElowynNight | ElowynNight
🚫 NTA, but reconsider marrying someone who's still playing house 🏠

Silent_Tome | Silent_Tome
Stand your ground! Don't marry a selfish, hypocritical ex-lover! 😠

Nekawaii19 | Nekawaii19
Bride-to-be feels excluded from traditions, questioning the whole wedding. 😳

pau48 | pau48
Excluded from Christmas? Not okay! Re-think marrying this guy 🤔

spoiledrichwhitegirl | spoiledrichwhitegirl
NTA, leave now. It won't get any better. 🏃♀️

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"NTA. Compromise needed for blended family traditions. Couples therapy recommended."

Playful-Mastodon-872 | Playful-Mastodon-872
Ultimatum time: Either involve everyone or leave! 🤔

LittleReader7 | LittleReader7
NTA: Time to break it off and find someone better 💯

liquiditygentleman | liquiditygentleman
🤔 OP, think twice before marrying into this messy situation! 😬

reading_along | reading_along
Bride-to-be battles ex-wife's traditions: Is she crossing the line? 🤔

jfern009 | jfern009
NTA tries to compromise with ex-wife's traditions, but fails. 💔

Shmasius | Shmasius
Engaged in a complicated love triangle: NTA or the other woman? 💔

perfectsmoot | perfectsmoot
A fiery comment ignites the discussion. 🔥

EricsGirl325 | EricsGirl325
Divorced parents clash over family time, causing tension and division. 😔

mmekare79 | mmekare79
NTA. Pre-marital counseling ASAP! 🙌

Bubbly_Satisfaction2 | Bubbly_Satisfaction2
INFO: Forever living like this? 🤔

gothlord9000 | gothlord9000
NTA. Your husband's being ridiculous. Kids can open mom's gifts in the morning and yours later. 🎁

Artistic_Bookkeeper | Artistic_Bookkeeper
NTA: Ex's hypocrisy and exclusion is gross. You deserve better! 🤔

SnowStorm1123 | SnowStorm1123
Bride-to-be feels excluded by fiancé's ex-wife's traditions. 💔

Soft-Worldliness-466 | Soft-Worldliness-466
Confused reader wonders about abbreviations in the comments. 🤔

SJ2012 | SJ2012
Feeling excluded from your fiancé's family? 😔👀

angel2hi | angel2hi
🚩 Red flags galore! Leave before he ruins you. #NTA

Morrighan23 | Morrighan23
🚩 NTA. Don't marry someone who prioritizes his ex over you.

Blonde2468 | Blonde2468
Ex's intrusive behavior raises valid concerns about relationship priorities. 🤔

Janetaz18 | Janetaz18
Bride-to-be stands up to ex-wife's traditions. NTA! 👏

OlderAndWiser2018 | OlderAndWiser2018
"NTA. You've made reasonable suggestions, but be careful. 🚩"

cakeandsquirrels | cakeandsquirrels
Fiance's lingering connection with ex-wife causing tension. 😳

NotARobotDefACyborg | NotARobotDefACyborg
🚫 NTA. Reconsider marrying him. He's not available for you. 💔

theory_until | theory_until