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I am getting married, and.....? Mothers Please!!?

I couldn't be happier. ( i'll try to keep this short)

We aren't making a big deal, we're not having a wedding.... Just the two of us and a judge.

The catch is my sister and him don't get along, which has caused... let's say "ripples" with my family.

I want to tell my mom the right way.... without saying, "this is how it is and like it" (i hope this makes some sense)

Any ideas on a not so in your face, but a more respectful, i want your love and approval way of telling her?

Thank You

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Honestly, I don't think you HAVE TO say anything to your sister and your mom, because you did not do anything wrong but love a man. If you love him so much that you wanna marry him, that is your choice, and your family should be happy for you no matter what. They need to respect your decision. If they are causing problems with you all, you need to tell them"I love this man and I am going to marry him, and if you love me mom and sis, then you would respect my decision." If they can't respect it, let them cool off, it's not up to them. IT'S ALL UP TO YOU AND ONLY YOU. If they are trying to warn you, then you can learn from this lesson, some people just have to go through it, to learn from it. Good luck! Bye!

  • 1 decade ago

    I am supposing that you are an adult living on your own and supporting yourself since you are getting married. I will tell you what I told my daughter. You chose your love but make sure you love your choice. You have to wake up to him every morning not your mother or sister and once you marry, He becomes your family and your mother, sister etc becomes your relatives.

    The bible says for a man to leave his father and mother and a woman to leave her home and the two cleave together as one.

    I don't read anywhere where the mother, father, sister etc. come into the equation of TWO.

    However, from a mothers perspective, it sounds like maybe your family has their reservations about whether your future hubby will be what you need. There is a difference between need and want you know. You and future need to sit down with Mom and explain what you see in each other and try to ease her worry.

    Remember don't hurry into a life changing situation because anything worth having is worth waiting for.

    Best of luck to you

  • 1 decade ago

    Tell them exactly the way u feel. If u love him, your famliy should respect that and try to get along with him and if they don't then oh well they will eventually come around sooner or later.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I got married to a guy who my mom did not really care for but the marriage lasted for 3 yrs then we divorced and my mom said it would never last she gave us a yr and well you live and you learn from making your own mistakes

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  • 1 decade ago

    FIRST YOU COULD BE HAPPIER. SECOND, MAYBE YOU SHOULD FIND OUT WHY YOUR MOTHER AND SISTER DON'T APPROVE. THIS MAY AFFECT YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR SISTER AND MOTHER IN THE LONG RUN IF YOU MUST CHOOSE BETWEEN THEM AND YOUR HUSBAND LATER ON.

  • 1 decade ago

    u can have a reception after, that way u can include your family...they won't be so upset.

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