Post wedding blues

How great is Gransnet!!
This is the first time I have posted anything here and what great reassurance and advice I have been given.

Thank you all x

P.S My other dil said that as I dont have a daughter, I should go with her one of her many wedding dress shopping trips and I feel priviledged that she chose one when I was with her. What a lovely thing to do. Have gained 2 great daughters not lost 2 sons.

I remember this feeling, but I think it was just that after months of planning and excitement, it was suddenly all over. The forthcoming wedding inevitably occupies a great deal of head space, and when it comes to an abrupt halt, it’s easy to feel a little empty. Don’t worry, it’ll pass!

I feel exactly the same! Been tearful and emotional and snappy. Photos of me don't look so good which also hasn't helped.

My MIL was very depressed and teary when I married her only child who had left home five years before. I should have been more sympathetic. She was prescribed antidepressants but never took them. She was fine after a few months.

Next of kin is whoever you state you want o fill that role. I held it for an uncle who was not a blood relative at his request.

It was on all his hospital and care home forms. he had an elder brother also in a care home and suffering from dementia.

When you marry, your spouse is your default next of kin unless you declare otherwise.

Next of kin does not mean closest blood relative.

I was thrilled when my son got married and a few years later I gained a beautiful grandchild.

OP is 2018.