Weddings are supposed to be a time of love and unity, but for one family, it’s become a battleground. The drama began when Ben, the brother of the bride-to-be, decided not to invite his sister Beth’s life partner, John, to the wedding. Beth and John have a unique relationship; they’ve been platonic life partners for 15 years and even got legally married for the rights and benefits. But Ben doesn’t see it that way, and now the whole family is torn.
Beth and John’s Unique Bond
A Marriage of Convenience?
The Traumatic Backstory
Brother’s Disapproval
No Evidence of Manipulation ️♀️
Wedding Invitation Drama
John Left Out in the Cold ❄️
Trying to Convince Ben ️
Grateful for John’s Support
Ben’s Accusation
Beth’s Wedding Decision
Family Boycott?
Torn Between Family
Family Divided Over Wedding Invite Debacle
This family is being torn apart by a wedding invitation dispute. Ben refuses to invite his sister Beth’s life partner, John, to his wedding, claiming their marriage is ‘fake.’ Beth and John have been platonic life partners for 15 years and even got legally married for the rights and benefits. With Beth refusing to attend the wedding without John, other family members are considering boycotting the event in solidarity. Will this family find a way to mend the rift, or will the wedding be a lonely affair? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
RELATED STORIES
Brother’s bizarre obsession with sister’s relationship leads to family boycott
NTA – Family boycotts brother’s wedding over sister’s ‘fake’ marriage
NTA. Ben’s creepy obsession with Beth’s relationship is petty and lonely
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://diplycom5cc47.zapwp.com/q:i/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://static.diply.com/eacfa41c-278b-4da1-8d2b-1cf6d81f7825.png)
NTA. Asexual love and commitment without ‘mashing bits’
NTA’s ‘fake’ marriage is just a piece of paper, but roommates for life
NTA. Brother’s wedding becomes a tool for his opinion.
NTA Ben: King of projection and manipulation
NTA. Stand your ground and celebrate with those who matter
Op, you’re NTA for boycotting the wedding. ♂️ Ben’s hardcore stance is confusing. Understanding their trauma and ACE relationship might help.
NTA. Excluding a partner is rude
Unresolved resentment and denial causing tension in family dynamics
Asexual friends find comfort in companionship, rejecting societal expectations.
Supporting sister’s happiness over brother’s baseless negativity
Non-traditional relationship works for them, family needs to accept
Heartbreaking family divide after parents’ passing
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://diplycom5cc47.zapwp.com/q:i/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://static.diply.com/f4b99bd3-05c5-45e2-b30e-1b54f6b4655c.png)
“Ben accused me of being emotionally manipulative and wouldn’t back down.”
WTF? NTA
NTA. Brother weaponizes guest list to judge sister’s partner. Support sister!
Supporting love and fairness over discriminatory views
Supporting one sibling over the other? NTA, choose your peace ✌️
Beth’s dilemma: loyalty to brother or sister’s ‘fake’ marriage?
NTA. Boycott brother’s wedding if he’s an ass to family.
NTA. Excluding spouses from a wedding is messed up
Brother’s wedding boycott over ‘fake’ marriage. NTA, he’s misunderstanding
NTA – Ben’s opinion causes drama and disrespect on wedding day
