Imagine being excited to marry the love of your life, only for your family to constantly mock your relationship by calling your fiancé your ‘second wife.’ That’s what happened to a man who previously married a close friend for convenience, but is now engaged to his true love. The man’s family just won’t let go of the past, making snide comments and causing tension. But when he finally snaps, is he the one in the wrong?
The First ‘Marriage’
The Unconventional Reason
No Wedding, No Romance
Family Disapproval
Still Friends
New Love
Family’s Snide Comments
Uncomfortable Situation
Lashing Out
Family’s Response
Wedding Threat
The Reason for the First Marriage
Fiancé’s Understanding
Family’s Initial Reaction
Engagement Announcement
Family’s Hurtful Jokes Leave Man Questioning Himself
After finding the love of his life and announcing their engagement, this man’s family couldn’t resist making hurtful comments about his fiancé being his ‘second wife.’ Despite explaining that his first marriage was a convenient arrangement with a close friend, the family continued to mock their relationship. Tired of the disrespect, the man finally lashed out, threatening to not invite them to the wedding. Now, he’s left wondering if he’s the one who crossed the line. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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ESH: Family mocks second marriage, OP asks them to stop
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ESH. Family bullies second wife, OP tries to hide first marriage.
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