Family Drama: Cousin Excluded from Fiancé Introduction Party

We all know that family dynamics can be complicated, especially when it comes to introducing a new partner. But what happens when a long-standing rivalry between cousins leads to one being purposely excluded from a special event? In this story, our protagonist decides to introduce her fiancé to her extended family, but purposely leaves out her cousin, Lily, due to past resentments. The drama unfolds as the family discovers the truth and tensions rise. Let’s dive into the story…

Cousin Rivalry: A History of Resentment

Moms Ignoring the Differences

Introducing the Ex-Boyfriend ‍♀️

The Breakup and Betrayal

Pretending Everything’s Fine

Going Low Contact

Lily’s Life Now ‍ ‍ ‍

The Proposal

Planning the Party

The Decision to Exclude Lily ❌

Party Success

Keeping it a Secret

The BBQ Confrontation

The Truth Comes Out

Angry Aunt and Lily

Mom’s Disappointment

The Guilt and Dilemma

Family Torn Apart: Was Excluding Lily Justified?

After years of rivalry and resentment, our protagonist decided to exclude her cousin Lily from a party introducing her fiancé to the extended family. The decision was made due to Lily’s history of sabotaging her relationships, including one with her now ex-boyfriend. The family drama escalated when the truth was revealed at a BBQ, with Lily and her aunt accusing our protagonist of being petty and insecure. While her mom is disappointed and wants her to make amends, our protagonist is torn between feeling guilty and standing her ground. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Excluding a cousin from a party – NTA or not?

NTA. Family drama and prioritization issues. Stand your ground

Protect your relationship , not your cousin’s feelings . NTA.

Cousin excluded from party, but is she really a homewrecker?

NTA. Lily’s entitlement and family favoritism is unacceptable.

Cousin excluded from party, mom unaware, time to prioritize self.

Excluded cousin sparks family drama, commenter advises talking to mother.

Take responsibility for your own life #NTA

Excluding cousin from party was justified. No wedding invite necessary.

Supportive comment with a hint of sarcasm

NTA. Commenter empathizes with OP’s situation and advises to maintain distance.

Cutting off toxic family? NTA for excluding cousin from party

No sympathy for homewrecker cousin, sister has good advice ‍♀️

NTA, cousin sabotaged previous relationship, limit contact with toxic family.

NTA commenter calls Lily a homewrecker and advises against confrontation.

Family drama! Commenter supports OP, calls out Lily’s behavior.

Excluding cousin from party: justified or petty? NTA wins.

Family pressures OP to apologize to excluded cousin, NTA ‍♀️

Excluding cousin from party: NTA. Awkwardness avoided, egos bruised.

NTA. Lily’s relationship-wrecking caught up with her. Let them suffer.

OP’s sister gives great advice, NTA, time to put foot down

Trust your fiancé and enjoy your life with those who support you

NTA. Family should not condone partner-stealing

NTA. You get to decide how to introduce your fiance

Cousin drama: Exclusion justified, NTA but aunt and cousin are.

Cousin drama? NTA, don’t let her hang with your fiance

Stand up for yourself, you’re not responsible for other’s happiness.

Limiting contact with toxic family member. Sister agrees. Have fun!

Savage! Commenter calls out cousin’s infidelity.

Defending the OP’s decision to exclude cousin, calling out family drama ‍♀️

Cutting toxic family members is okay, NTA

Don’t owe homewreckers anything Keep her away

Put yourself first! NTA stands up to family gaslighting.

NTA. Family drama and exclusion, a relatable and frustrating experience

No drama here! Commenter stands up for their choices.

Family drama? Don’t let toxic family members bring you down. NTA.

Betrayed cousin excluded from party, commenter advises to maintain distance.

Setting boundaries with toxic family members. Good call, NTA

Cutting off family for excluding cousin from party. NTA

Savage reply shuts down cousin’s defense for stealing fiancé

NTA, no obligation to invite cousin to fiancé party

Excluding the homewrecker cousin from the party – NTA ‍♀️

Family drama and pleasing Lily, NTA for not inviting cousin.

NTA shuts down cousin’s drama and calls her a dog

Siding with the sister against a home-wrecking thit

Cousin accused of homewrecking gets excluded from party. NTA

NTA. Blunt and brutal response to cousin’s betrayal

Fierce defense of boundaries against homewrecker cousin

Excluded cousin’s potential motive questioned. Not the a**hole.

OP’s mother may have set her up. NTA

Family drama: Setting boundaries with toxic family members. NTA

NTA. Don’t let anyone guilt you into supporting your cousin.

Trust your FH and explain the situation. NTA.

User calls out cousin for being a homewrecker.

Live for your own happiness, don’t be a doormat. NTA

Family drama averted? Commenter supports exclusion of cousin from party.

Cut toxic people out of your life

Setting boundaries with family members.

Watch out for Lily, she might try to steal your fiance

Cutting toxic family members out is necessary for self-care

NTA predicts cousin’s potential to ruin relationships

Don’t force a relationship with a toxic family member

Family loyalty questioned in heartbreak aftermath