When Ben (39m) and Abby (39f) were set to get married after 18 years of being together, no one could have anticipated what would happen next. Ben seemingly chickened out at the last minute, leaving Abby to wait at the church for hours until her bridesmaids finally found him at a bar. But this was only the beginning of a heartbreaking altercation …
Read on to find out what happened and who is to blame for the end of their 18-year relationship.
A brother is feeling the strain after a long day and a costly mistake

After 18 years, did a private conversation end this relationship?

Will Ben’s decision to put a private conversation on loudspeaker cost him his 18 year relationship?

Therapy couldn’t help this brother overcome commitment issues stemming from his father’s absence.

An 18 year relationship on the line, will he step up and make it official?

Abby and her bridesmaids were ready for the wedding – but Ben was nowhere to be found!

His brother’s private convo went public, costing him his 18-year relationship

The brother’s long-term relationship takes a turn for the worse after a private conversation is placed on loudspeaker

Family members try to reach the missing groomsmen in a tense situation

Brother’s 18 year relationship in jeopardy due to a private conversation gone wrong

Broken-looking Abby returns to the hotel after private conversation is put on loudspeaker.

Family tries to get brother-in-law to his own wedding, but did it cost him an 18 year relationship?

The brother’s 18 year relationship was at risk after his sister overheard a private conversation that sounded like a 5-year-old refusing to go to the doctor

An 18 year relationship ended after one brother’s mistake. Ouch!

Was this brother-in-law’s mistake enough to cost him an 18 year relationship?

The brother discovers a secret – but it comes at a cost.

This brother’s night out turned sour when his private conversation was put on loudspeaker, costing him an 18 year relationship!

The brother’s mistake of putting a private conversation on loudspeaker cost him an 18 year long relationship

Abby took drastic measures: putting the conversation on loudspeaker and giving him an ultimatum!

Ben’s shocking decision leads Abby to take drastic action

‘Left at the altar’ – the unexpected ending to an 18 year relationship.

Despite his family’s disapproval, he still lost his 18 year relationship.

Family and friends don’t agree with the brother’s actions, and he takes full responsibility for it.

His brother’s commitment issues cost him his 18 year relationship.
This story shares a heartbreaking moment in a brother’s relationship with his long-time partner. The brother, Ben, had been with Abby for 18 years but chickened out of their wedding 3 years ago. As the wedding day approached, Ben was reportedly anxious but assured his family he was ok.
After the four-hour mark, Abby left for the hotel, and Ben was later found in a bar. The brother-in-law put Ben on the loudspeaker and Abby heard him express his doubts about their relationship. She gave him one hour to get to the church, but she was left at the altar.
This story is a sad reminder that relationships take effort and commitment from both parties. As we discuss reactions to this story from Reddit users, let’s consider the importance of communication, trust, and commitment in relationships.
Brother reveals truth after 18 yrs❗️

Brother’s 18-year relationship

Brother does the right thing

Is the crowd to blame?

NTA, you did Abby a huge favor

The Flying Spaghetti Monster bless you!

Family ♀️ blaming OP for 18 year ♀️?

NTA: You had Abby’s best interests in mind!

What do y’all think?

Women sticking together

Gotham needs a ️ speaker phone hero!

Brother’s 18-year ends drama

NTA – brother’s 18 year relationship costed by his actions

Is it NTA or not?

♂️ Integrity prevails!

Brother put convo on speaker NTA

Should communication be taken seriously?

18 year relationship ends

A bride learns the truth after 18 yrs

♀️ NTA: Hear it from the goat’s mouth!

NTA: Good on you!

Brother’s cruelty comes with a cost

NTA Doing the right thing

Brother refuses to grow up ♂️

NTA: A swift kick in the pants

NTA: Doing the right thing

NTA: Brother had years to get it together

Protecting loved ones

Someone stands up for her!

Honesty is key

Brother’s favor ✅ NTA

The speaker phone drama!

Did a private convo ruin this brother’s relationship?

Brother opens sister-in-law’s eyes

Brother’s 18 year relationship in jeopardy!

Is this brother to blame for his 18 year relationship ending?

Justice Served

Brother saves sister

NTA: ♂️ Hard truth revealed

Brother’s ♂️18 year relationship ruined by family’s harsh wake up call!

♂️ Brother’s 18 year relationship ruined!

NTA: Reasonable Move

Saving a sister!

Brother’s relationship ends

It’s not her fault

NTA: Reality check deserved!

A family’s 18-year
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NTA: 18 years is enough ♀️

Brother’s relationship gone wrong

Brother’s relationship in trouble?

NTA Abby deserves better.

A brother’s *concern* saves a 18 year relationship!

Doing a favor for two

Brother and sister ❤️

Savior

Saving her

The right thing to do

NTA: Honesty Is Key

Brother’s ethical dilemma

Brother’s private convo ruins 18-year relationship

Family drama ♀️

Family ties

Saving a marriage

Brother’s 18 yr convo cost him his relationship?
