Love, Family, Relatable, Awkward, AITA and Relationship advice: Tense

Tense

By Lucia - 03/12/2023 16:00 - United States

Today, I found out my husband and I are banned from family gatherings, all because he was my sister’s ex-husband. They need to come to terms with #1, that was 2 years ago; #2 we’re obviously a better fit for one another. If he was "the One", he’d still be hers; #3 you can’t force someone to love you when they don’t. FML

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You deserved it 2 133

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By uetlqdja - 21/05/2011 15:31 - United States

Today, my ex husband is marrying my sister. FML

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You deserved it 7 173

Moved on

By Steppingstone - 03/05/2023 15:00

Today, I saw on Facebook that my ex of 6 years got married a few days ago. We broke up a year and a half ago because we had different plans; I wanted marriage and kids, and he wanted to “enjoy life and have fun.” Guess I’m not good enough to “enjoy life and have fun” with. FML

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You deserved it 244

By Username - 11/01/2011 09:45

Today, I found out my boyfriend is only with me because he's in love with my sister, who turned him down repeatedly, and I'm the closest he can now get. FML

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You deserved it 3 489

Understanding

By Vince - 27/03/2022 12:00

Today, my parents told me they won’t be attending my wedding, all because my fiancée is the woman I cheated on my ex with and left her for. What they fail to understand is that people and hearts change. It wouldn’t be fair to remain by my ex’s side while being in love with someone else. FML

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You deserved it 2 575

Oh, hai Mark

By Jenn - 03/07/2013 02:39 - United States - Atlanta

Today, I saw my older sister for the first time in three years. We hadn't spoke since I found out that she was the woman my college boyfriend left me for. Unfortunately, our reunion was fueled by her two-year-old son's desire to meet his dad. My husband. FML

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You deserved it 5 809

Going solo

By Im so lonely - 16/07/2024 06:00 - United States

Today, my ex-girlfriend got married to a man she met last year. She left me after 8 years together because I told her I wanted to have fun and live my life, and wasn’t ready for marriage. Three years later, I’m not having fun at all. None of my bros wanna make plans because they’d rather be with their wives and kids. FML

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You deserved it 1 337

It's not me, it's you

By LoserSingleDude - 09/11/2022 12:00

Today, I found out about of my ex, who I was with for 6 years, getting married. Normally I wouldn’t care, except she rejected my marriage proposal just about a year ago, saying she wanted to “be single for a while and wasn’t ready.” I can’t help but think what does the other dude have that I don’t have that made her change her mind? FML

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You deserved it 163

So many questions

By Anonymous - 24/03/2021 13:59

Today, I work at the DMV. My ex-husband’s sister came in for a last name change. When I looked at the marriage license and her other documents, it was revealed that she was never his sister. My ex-husband is now her husband. Now I understand why they always spent time alone together. FML

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You deserved it 126

Feeling betrayed

By Dayanna - 19/03/2023 00:00

Today, my best friend refuses to attend my wedding, all because I’m marrying her ex. He left her for me but didn’t cheat. We just fell in love and he had the decency to leave the relationship before starting to date me. She refuses to understand that no matter how hard I try to explain. FML

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You deserved it 4 540

Trading places

By Clarie Sierra - 03/06/2021 20:01

Today, after 6 years of dating, 2 years of marriage, a daughter and another one on the way, my husband decided that he’s "not the one for me" and told me he was leaving for his co-worker who he’s only known for a few months. Apparently they’re more "meant to be." FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 291

You deserved it 341

mike3775 35

Sunday 3 December 2023 22:12

YDI. Its obvious by the way you phrased this, you simply do not comprehend why your family feels the way they do.

Ghostrui 30

Sunday 3 December 2023 23:10

You need to accept that you can't force people to invite you to their gatherings when they don't like you just because of blood relations. People can't choose their families, but they can choose who they want in their lives.

Comments

sarsuela 29

Monday 4 December 2023 14:28

You said it yourself, you can't force someone to love you when they don't. Why are you surprised you were banned from family gatherings?

Rake 16

Monday 4 December 2023 15:31

So your sister got divorced. You kept in touch with her X and decided to get married? I'm sure your sister is wondering if you are the reason he left her in the first place. (your post sure make it sound like it)

Iamthebanzai22 21

Monday 4 December 2023 15:46

Sometimes losing friends and family is the price of love. You also can't force them to include you in their family gatherings if they don't want to. Accept it and move on.

SylvarLorali 4

Monday 4 December 2023 17:57

No, we are not going to be glossing over the fact they banned you because ya'lls made the situation extremely awkward, aren't we... How are they meant to navigate around that? Also, two years isn't a very long time ago, no matter how you slice it.

MomofTwins 19

Tuesday 5 December 2023 0:43

To me, it sounds like you stole your sister's husband and trying to justify it to yourself. You're the asshole in this situation, not them.

Brightside86 30

Wednesday 6 December 2023 3:44

I could see this being okay if everyone involved was on the same page and you had your sisters blessing. Anything short of that then you should have expected nothing less.

Taurus_ChicKa 36

Sunday 10 December 2023 2:40

Did you not know this? Did this literally just come up? Even so, wow, only two years have passed since this guy was married to your sister? Seems very suspicious to me...