Family gatherings can be a source of joy, but they can also lead to drama and conflict. In this case, a woman decided to host a party to introduce her fiancé to her extended family. However, she chose to exclude her cousin Lily from the event, sparking a heated family feud. The reason? A complicated history between the two, including jealousy, resentment, and even a stolen boyfriend. As emotions run high, the question remains: was it right to exclude Lily from the party?
Cousins’ Rocky Relationship ️

Moms Ignoring the Memo

The Ex-Boyfriend Incident

Pretending Everything’s Okay

Low Contact and Moving On

The Proposal

Planning the Introduction Party

Lily Left Out ❌

The Secret’s Out

Lily’s Discovery

Family Feud Erupts

Mom’s Anger

Making Amends?

To Invite or Not to Invite: The Family Dilemma
After years of resentment and jealousy, our protagonist decided to exclude her cousin Lily from a party to introduce her fiancé to the family. The decision led to a heated family feud, with accusations of pettiness and insecurity flying around. Now, with Lily and her ex separated, the family is torn on whether or not to make amends. Should our protagonist invite Lily out with her fiancé to heal the wounds, or stand strong and keep her distance? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Comment section turns into a roast of Lily
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NTA, OP’s mom needs to prioritize her own child over her sister.

NTA for excluding Lily from the party. Family shouldn’t treat family like that. OP owes them nothing. ♀️

Word nerd approves ‘sown’ in context, replies agree.
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NTA for excluding ex from introduction party, family favors Lily.

Fiancé knows about Lily and ex. Drama still brewing?

Commenter advises OP to stand up for themselves and confront mom.

Stand your ground! Don’t let the history of sabotage continue

Ex-boyfriend thief Lily causes family drama, NTA stands firm.
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Don’t let family guilt you into prioritizing their emotions. #NTA

NTA keeps distance from cousin and aunt, and skip inviting them

NTA comment receives sarcastic reply about the situation.

NTA. OP’s cousin has a pattern of toxic behavior. Keep distance

Cutting toxic family ties: One commenter’s NTA advice

Commenter calls out homewrecker and advises to stand firm

Commenter sympathizes with OP’s situation and congratulates on engagement

NTA commenter calls out Lily’s behavior, but acknowledges past partners’ flaws

Commenter describes family as ‘energy vampires’

Ex-boyfriend stealing cousin excluded from party, NTA according to replies.

NTA commenter advises to take precautions against toxic cousin

NTA. Guest list is your call. Lily may be stirring trouble

NTA. Lily’s a relationship-wrecker, let her and aunt suffer

OP’s sister gives good advice, but drama is inevitable. NTA.
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Lily called out for being toxic

Trust your fiancé and enjoy life with supportive people
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Family supports partner-stealing cousin’s exclusion from party. NTA.

Fiancé’s introduction party drama with entitled cousin. NTA

Sibling advice reigns supreme

Cousin drama alert! OP not at fault, but cousin is suspicious

NTA shuts down cousin’s drama and gets witty Tinder comeback.

Sibling loyalty at its finest

Set boundaries and keep your life happy!

Sibling support for NTA’s decision to set boundaries
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Setting boundaries with difficult family members. NTA

Savage comment shuts down cousin drama.

NTA! Engage in a conversation with your mom and aunt

Family drama: NTA, but huge a**holes in the family
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Sisterly support against exclusion, NTA wins the day
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Commenter supports OP’s decision to exclude cousin from party.

Put yourself first! NTA comment empowers setting boundaries.

Taking control of your life choices, NTA

Cutting toxic family members out of your life is okay

Savage NTA response shuts down exclusion drama

Commenter calls out ‘homewrecker’ in exclusion drama.

Sibling support: NTA for excluding cousin from party

Family isn’t always blood. NTA for avoiding toxic relatives.

Sibling support prevails in party exclusion dispute

Déjà vu drama: Stepsister or cousin, family feuds are universal ♀️

Commenter relates to feeling excluded with humorous movie reference.

Cutting toxic people out is the way to go

Betrayed by cousin dating ex, NTA for excluding her.

Setting boundaries with toxic family members

Fiancé’s cousin excluded from party, commenter suggests NTA and asks if fiancé knows.

Cutting off family? NTA takes a stand against exclusion

Savage NTA comment shuts down homewrecker accusations

Last Updated on June 20, 2023 by Diply Social Team