By Anonymous - 01/12/2010 08:08 - United States

Today, I got a call from my grandmother. Turns out my father found out about my elopement with my husband through my stepmother, because someone she works with told her. We were planning on it being a surprise, and telling people on Christmas. My father won't even talk to me now. FML
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ImaginaryFoe 0

Why wouldn't expect this sort if thing? Your father either feels disrespected orhe dislikes your husband. YDI for not knowing that would be his reaction. Trying to shove it down people's throats as a Christmas surprise seems a bit thoughtless to me.

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stealthkitten 3

Wow, that really sucks but you should've been more open to your family. Think of how your dad feels, this one is your fault.

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Zebidee 8

I can completely understand the desire to elope and avoid all the wedding dramas, but you'd be naive to think it wasn't going to piss people off. There are always going to be consequences to doing this sort of thing.

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Geoffrx7 0

it's a very complex issue. first you must force an antelope and elephant to copulate. after the calf is 2 years and 34 days old, you must slaughter, and than eat the calf. After the couple eats the elopement, they are forever bonded. it's a really beautiful thing.

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bodnarfresh 0

53 is right on the money. Elopement was delicious.

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VinegarStrokes 0

Damn... I don't know what's worse- the fact that 53 took the time to think of that and type it out or the fact that I just took the time to read it.

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sexyypurple 0

I thought he was serious for a sec....haha

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firemanrob 0

it means to runaway and get married to your lover without anybody in your family having knowldge of it

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truthinlies 1

OBJECTION please repeat what you just said and think for a moment

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bubbaboo 0

that wasn't the right thing to do. if you love him so much you should gave fought for him even if your parents were not ready for you to get married. you could have showed that he was worthy to take your hand in marriage. you took the easy way out so ydi. sorry

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msretman 0

I think they were saying that she should have made her parents understand how she felt and got their blessing instead of running away to get married.

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iheartglasses 0

I was going to say the exact same thing as Zebidee said! There is obviously no going back now, but maybe now that you know how your dad reacted you can figure a way to pacify anyone else that may feel the same way as he. Maybe you all can plan a nice low budget ceremony that will include your family. Just think how you would feel if your future children didnt let you in on such a wonderful celebration...

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Zebidee 8

This is exactly what my brother did. A registry office wedding with family and a couple of close friends that cost a whole $300 start to finish, followed up by a fancy dress party at their house where people were told to come dressed for a school formal. As the guests arrived, they told them the news. Brilliantly handled.

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auntbitsy 0

I can't imagine why you'd think that would be a nice surprise to give your family at Christmas. My family would be hurt to have missed it. Your father sounds the same, and I can't blame him. It was your choice to do it if that's what you wanted, but the consequences are yours as well.

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mythoughts 0

We don't know your family dynamics so in hopes that: your father is a jerk, the rest of the family is snobish, your soon to be hubby got you pregnant (or wants to), you are old enough to make this choice without regard to the family, and that you will be moving away from them not needing any financial/emotional support... I think it's great. In the off chance that some of what I said is total bull... you should probably have told someone in the family sooner. Otherwise there is no need for them to make choices for you. Do what you got to do...

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Illblowyourmind 3

I don't usually choose YDI but in this case definitely :/ Secrets like that usually get out one way or another...

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iewisokwas 0

your own fault you should have told him before

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