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I've been banned from my stepson's wedding.....

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paddyann Mon 28-Jan-19 16:42:27

I often just put first names on envelopes ,I didn't think it was a big deal.Its a bit formal to put surnames on for family isn't it?

agnurse Mon 28-Jan-19 16:32:16

Frankly, I wouldn't have said anything about the envelope. That may well have been the last straw.

How was your relationship with them before this happened? I have a feeling there may be more backstory here that we have not heard.

Grammaretto Mon 28-Jan-19 16:19:45

Are your AC going to their wedding?
Was it a joke about the titles? Does your stepson dislike you having the same surname as his mum - if you do?
Weddings guest lists are incredibly tricky for people these days. Friends are in the throes right now of venue finding and making guest lists.
I don't envy them.
A bit harsh to ban you altogether but can you patch it up so your DH doesn't have to suffer?

sodapop Mon 28-Jan-19 16:15:54

My husband's ex does that as well phoenixbfh just puts first names on our Christmas card envelope. I'm just glad both exes still send cards.
Maybe as luluaugust said its just wedding stress. I wouldn't worry too much about it now, let your husband deal with it. Don't shut the door on your stepson though things may blow over.

luluaugust Mon 28-Jan-19 15:55:52

Are you just feeling a relief over not having to go to the wedding or do you expect never to set eyes on them again? Let your OH sort this one out as to how things go after the wedding is over.For the last straw to be not using a surname on an envelope seems very over the top - wedding nerves maybe, particularly as you have managed to get this far.

M0nica Mon 28-Jan-19 15:47:27

As you say nobody these days bothers about how they are addressed on envelopes. So, why did you feel a need to comment on it to the senders? Was this possibly the straw that broke the camels back?

Are you intentionally or unintentionally always making
little remarks about what people do and how they conduct themselves, remarks that place them on their back foot and making them feel a bit uncomfortable.

I had a grandmother like that, one of her little remarks could drain any occasion of joy.

Not judging, just asking, but perhaps it might be worth thinking about.

muffinthemoo Mon 28-Jan-19 15:14:08

If you are glad not to be going, then don't lose any sleep over the disinvite.

It's up to your H what relationship he has with his son after this, but I feel you should make it clear that whilst you will not interfere in their relationship, he is not to expect you and his son to be in the same place again.

H can make arrangements for holidays, celebrations etc on that basis.

EllanVannin Mon 28-Jan-19 15:12:49

I wouldn't lose sleep over it.

Alexa Mon 28-Jan-19 15:08:48

Your stepson and /or his partner are very rude. There is no reason for anyone to be so rude. I think I don't like them.

phoenixbfh Mon 28-Jan-19 15:02:57

Hi All
I'm just soundboarding really.
My husband and I have been happily married for 12 years. We brought 2 families together and they haven't blended well at all. We had 4 teenagers between us when we got married and now they're all grown up. The youngest being 25.
My kids adore my husband and we can hacve great family times together. we even have great times with my ex-husband's family too who still see me as part of their family. My 1st marriage ended as, after 20 years of marriage and 2 children, my husband decided that he was gay. A complete shock to us all. It's been a painful journey but we are now great friends and if he were to die tomorrow I would genuinely grieve. We are so amicable that we can do family weddings and times away together to celebrate milestone birthdays etc.
My husband's family on the other hand have nevr made it easy. Mu husband was long divorced when I met him and it was his ex wife who committed adultery to get out of the marriage. She has been diagnosed as autustic in recent years so that will explain, in part, her rude and poisonous nature. Anyway, it's snecver been easy. My husband's mother was very matriarchal and he has 2 unmarried sisters in their 60s. It's all a slightly odd dynamic. We also now have grandchildren too. One from my son and 2 from my eldest stepson.
Anyway GET TO THE POINT. I have been told today that my stepson and his partner never wish to see me again and I am uninvited to the wedding. (we received a formal invitation in the post last week and we were only addressed by our furst names on the envelope and no surname. i know that it is now acceptable to drop titles ie Mr & Mrs but a surname? When I saw them on Saturday I pointed it out and apparentkly that was the straw that broke the proverbial camel's back.
I'm sad about the wedding and definitely won't stop my husband from goimng but I'm actually feeling a sense of relief that I dion't need to go now. Is that odd or should I be mortified. Obviously, I'm not happy about not being liked but I am honestly relieved. It's been such a fragile relationship and I couldn't be myself with any of them.
Should I be feeling more bereft than I do?