My Husband's Friend Made Me Uncomfortable At Our Wedding r/Relationships

[@disneydork100]

I love how OP 1’s idea of a ‘Princess Wedding’ is ‘everyone dresses like a prince/princess’ it’s such an amazing idea!!

[@soggydonut1143]

And then like a true princess, bitches, cries and has temper tantrums when outshined by someone else.

[@stan8479]

...Is that not what a princess wedding is? I'm not from an English speaking country, please enlighten me!

[@scheneli000]

@@stan8479 I think for a princess wedding, they normally mean the bride is dolled up very princess-y, the whole wedding is very elegantly magical (depending) with the venue and decor, maybe even going as far as to have a horse drawn carriage, and people dress nice, but not ballroom/royalty level nice I hope that made sense haha. Someone might be able to describe it better *Edited typo

[@stan8479]

@@scheneli000 Thank you! Either way sounds like a good time.

[@scheneli000]

@@stan8479 No worries! And yeah, I think so!

[@MizTameRumors]

The fact Kate said ' don't tell me she's upset about it' when OP's husband approached her independently says a lot.

[@sleepyearth]

Yup. She's doing it on purpose if that's the 1st sentence that comes out of her mouth.

[@wilwong23]

@@sleepyearth At least the husband seems to be a good man.

[@pezchef7577]

yeah .... she was oozing small town energy by the way op told their story.

[@jennsyk7520]

She disrespected her own husband by not wearing her wedding dress from her own wedding too!

[@Aaron-kj8dv]

tbh that wedding with everyone dressed in their best sounds awesome. I'd love to have a wedding where people either wear their best clothes or most ridiculous clothes. I feel like that would be so fun.

[@peterhobson3262]

I realize that OP and husband expected Kate to wear the dress she got married in but she was told to wear "the nicest dress that you own" which Kate did. Sorry but you don't get to whine when someone does exactly what you told them to do. OP is TAH and,as she says, pathetic.

[@whosyodaddy763]

Why are they inviting their exes to their wedding that's so tacky in itself

[@sleepyearth]

@@peterhobson3262 When did op and husband expect kate to wear a WEDDING dress?

[@dragonsoul4529]

​@@sleepyearth That's literally what most all the women were wearing. The problem with it is I think that it was the dress Kate planned on wearing with the groom originally. (They are exs) Not her own wedding dress that she wore to her own wedding which is what would be assumed lol

[@hoper1294]

​@@peterhobson3262no she's not. Kate did this intentionally. Op gave Kate the benefit of the doubt and she ruined it. Kate is a witch with a capital B

[@TsukiKageTora]

Story 1: she isn’t upset at the dress, she is upset at the implications! Not only did she call her wedding dress that she married her husband in “not the nicest dress” but the one she was going to wear to her called off wedding with her ex, OP’s husband! She is awful! Not only to OP but to her husband! Poor guy doesn’t need to be second best

[@kylaluv8453]

But maybe she took advantage of a chance to finally wear the last thing her father bought her before he passed? I mean, if the last thing your father bought you was a georgious wedding gown before he passed AND you never got to wear it. Suddenly thete is an opportunity to do so, wouldn't you do it? Wouldn't you wear the dress?

[@TsukiKageTora]

@@kylaluv8453 sure, at my own wedding. Not my ex’s wedding when he was marrying a person I didn’t like. Even OP’s groom thought it was weird af. If he did, it is weird. The fact she only wore it to her ex’s wedding and not her own while calling it “the best dress she owned” while not calling the one she married her husband in is really telling and you’re overlooking it. It’s basically the equivalent to wearing bright red at someone’s wedding where the implications are “I slept with the husband”

[@kylaluv8453]

@@TsukiKageTora And you would be offended if she wore that dress to own wedding saying "How dare she insult her new husband by wearing the dress she got for her first failed engagement." She was told she could wear a wedding dress. So she wore a wedding dress. Pretty much OP doesn't like this lady and would find any excuse to feel targeted by her. Maybe she said some wrong. Or danced with the groom. Or complement his tux. Laugh it off and move on. Is this really worth all this energy?

[@TsukiKageTora]

@@kylaluv8453 she wore a wedding dress that was the one she was going to marry OP’s groom in, not the one she married her husband in. The ones she hurt the most is her husband by basically stating “the dress that’s the best is not the one I married my husband in but was going to marry my ex, this current groom, in” The implications state she still has feelings for the ex or too stupid to realize anything

[@kylaluv8453]

@@TsukiKageTora Or her husband encouraged her to wear the dress her father bought her before he passed because he knew how much she regretted that he di3d before he got to see his princess in the dress he bought her. .... We are only speculating... But because OP doesn't like the lady everyone is jumping to th3 same conclusion regardless of what the lady actually said.

[@dancingonthe3dge]

Story 2: I was pleasantly surprised to hear of a mother-in-law being happy that her son and daughter are showering together. That shows a level of bond and vulnerability not a lot of families have. Kudos to you because I think you may have single-handedly saved a part of their marriage.

[@robertx8020]

This is the MIL we all hope for

[@CrazyHLady]

Mil wants grandkids😂

[@Spendomaniac]

@@CrazyHLady MIL's already got a grandkid. did you not listen to the story?

[@stevanmijailovic9883]

​@@Spendomaniac, "grandkid" = 1; "grandkids" = 2+ :)

[@dionysus_adores]

That mil is a god send

[@whims6278]

Props to OPs husband for confronting the ex without even being prompted. It sucks to have people like that around- they're always playing some imaginary game or competition in their heads and making calculated moves rather than just living their own lives and being happy.

[@Resilient_Sage88]

Kinda pathetic tbh love the idea the bride had though

[@dionysus_adores]

Yeah alot of people say well you brought this on yourself I think maybe don't wear THAT wedding dress, she knew what she was doing when she wore it.

[@judelbugsrutter6727]

💯 the Queen bee games are real with this one. 😢 I feel so sorry for her husband glad op and her hubby don't have to be around her any more

[@AndyyWithAY]

Second OP's writing style was so amazing. She made the mundane so exciting and you can tell she loves her family

[@whims6278]

Oh my gosh it was so wholesome and happy. She sounds amazing

[@peterhobson3262]

It's nice to get a story about kind, loving people. Thank you, Mark, for giving us this one.

[@AutumnFire1414]

The onion ninjas were here at work while I listened to this. The pure love and joy this MIL/OP showed for her son & DIL were so AWESOME!

[@themaggieme]

MIL in story 2 is a saint! Definitely the golden standard for MILs everywhere!

[@maxinemyers9215]

Love the mother❤️

[@potatodar]

She’s not a saint, it’s just that the bar for mothers in law seem to be set very low. She’s doing what you’re supposed to do.

[@bernieheartdragon1888]

We all deserve a her and should strive to be one.

[@robertx8020]

​@@potatodar I disagree It's the parents responability to raise the kids Sure, it is great to have helpful family and most ppl love it, but in the end it is a 'nice to have' and not an obligation! And what OP did was above and beyond! You sound entitled if you think she needs to be there night and day

[@gnommg]

Once a mother always a mother. You don't stop being a mom when your child is 18. But you reap what you sow. If children are raised with love and respect, that relationship will carry through life. My mom cares for us children and her grandchildren in our moments of weakness and we care for her when she needs care.

[@forsomenotreally]

Story 1: OP sounds like a lot of fun. It's also wonderful to hear that her husband is going to stick up for her.

[@WobblesandBean]

Isn't it such a refreshing change, for once? Every time you hear these kinds of stories, the husband always chooses the friend.

[@soggydonut1143]

Story 1: OP: “Everyone wear your FINEST clothes and ladies, wear your wedding dresses! *smug smirk* and just *try* to outdo me.” Kate: *wears fancy wedding dress* OP: YOU CAN’T WEAR THAT FANCIER DRESS THAN MEEEEEEEE!!!! Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh!! Husband, BAN HER FROM YOUR LIFE, Now!!” I honestly hope the friend group of the hubby kicks them both out. Her for being a BITCH. And him for being a balless cuck.

[@TheNormExperience]

“Love only adds. It multiplies. It doesn’t divide. It shouldn’t subtract. It should only add.” I frikken want OP to do a Ted Talk cuz I love that!

[@TheMimiSard]

I love the idea of inviting all guests to dress up and women to wear wedding dresses. I have heard one other story where the OP did that - it was an irritating MIL trying to upstage the bride by wearing white, but the bride was warned and sent out requests for all female guests (MIL exempt) to wear white and if they have them, their wedding dresses, and the the bride wore a purple wedding dress.

[@LouisTheBlackCat]

Story 2 has me all like _I'm not crying _*_you're_*_ crying_ how nice to come across a lovely MIL story for once 😻

[@michamocha]

Not the double wholesome back to back. Op and her husband sound so fun and lovely. I would've paid to see their wedding in person because it sounded fun! Also love how mature and kind Op is. Op in the second story sound like an amazing MIL in the making and I hope that others have a MIL like her. You can practically see the heart of gold she have in her post. She's so cute.

[@AndyyWithAY]

Story 2 the most important thing about being good at something is that willingness. I know OP will be amazing. I'm sure DIL is grateful to have OP. And sometimes when you love someone, you have to just do what they need. I've got the baby, you get some sleep or a shower or bathroom break etc. THIS is what you do. The "busywork" if you will while the parents can bond with the baby. You don't hog the baby and stress the mom.

[@magma1lord]

For story 1, i feel sorry for Kates husband. Shes not even wearing the dress of their wedding. Wonder how he feels

[@maggpiprime954]

Mark, that last story you chose, your reactions, discussion... You are a good man. I wish you the best of happiness and joy.

[@whims6278]

I always think this while I listen- he comes across as such a genuine kind hearted person. One of those people that gives me faith in humanity lol Ps I like your screen name!

[@Hogwarts_dropoutt]

“Wrestling a greased alligator” is by far the best expression I’ve heard this year! 😂😂

[@Becabear-t19]

That last one got me. My grandpa passed not long ago and he liked calling us, the family, his garden. I didn't always like him, and oh boy could he be frustrating with his constant asking why, but I do love him. And I will miss him

[@sophdog2564]

I like how OP in story 2 is convinced that she would have been a terrible MIL without the help of reddit when she clearly cares so much about her son and daughter in law. I think she would've done fine without Reddit because she has a good heart, but I'm glad Reddit helped her feel prepared and confident

[@minkhollow]

I deeply love the 'no PLEASE wear your wedding dresses, I want everyone to look and feel fantastic' approach. It's brilliant. (In this instance, KEEN-say, as 'quince' is short for quinceanera.)

[@moonyollie6977]

S1: NTA. That wedding sounds absolutely ace, and the fact that she encouraged all her friends and family to wear their wedding and quinceañera dresses was beautiful. That party must have rocked. Shout out to the member of staff who rolled out a red carpet grom them! It sucks that Harpy Kate couldn't leave well enough alone, and that it's ruined dome of the memory for you. She knew EXACTLY what she was doing. Like yes it's nice that she got to wear the dress that was gifted to her, but she did it out of pettiness. I feel bad for her husband. S2: This is so cute! You're already being a great MIL

[@marahbaker8615]

I LOVE the the idea of having guests wear their wedding dresses! My wedding dress was the most extravagant thing I've ever worn (poofy ball gown I bought at an incredible sale price) and I would love a reason to wear it again and I bet all OPs friends and relatives loved a reason to wear the gown they felt beautiful in on their own wedding day

[@paulastiles5507]

These two stories today were so freakin' wholesome that I can't even. And yet another adorable background. Yay!

[@olakinrimisi6053]

I laughed so loud at the word quince coming back to test Mark's pronunciation skills. 😂

[@Mama_Bear_of_3]

Story 2. )MIL)-OP reminds me so much of my MIL. Both are wonderful women! When I had my twins my MIL stayed with us for 4 weeks. I don't think I would have survived those 4 weeks without her. She did the cleaning, laundry, cooking, and anything else she could so I could strictly concentrate on the babies and sleeping. I cried when she finally went home, not because I had to start doing everything, but because her selfless act allowed me to bond with my twins those first 4 weeks in a way I never would have had she not come to help. When we had our youngest, she came and stayed with us, but wasn't as busy. Mostly because ot was a single birth, the twins were 7, my husband didn't travel as much, and I was an old pre by then. However, she still did help a lot, especially with keeping the twins busy, helping with homework, and with laundry. I absolutely won the biggest prize with my MIL. Now, my mom, well lets just say after both births, she was with me for a week each time,. She ate a lot, watched a lot of TV, and changed a couple diapers.

[@littleolmee]

S1: I think OP must be one of the kindest brides in the history of weddings. That wedding sounded so awesome. & like one person said OP did give that bad friend a gift of being able to finally wear the wedding dress her dad bought her before he died. Even if that wasn't what bad friend was going for. This is just a relationship that has seen its course & it's time to move on. S2: Finally a good MIL story. This is what parents of adult kids should strive for. Last year my oldest had her first child & her dad & I went & stayed a week with them. We spent the time doing all the things she needed & then some. We left them with a clean fully stocked house, & well rested at least for that week. Making sure you because the mom/MIL you wished you had is what we call breaking the generational curse. Changing how things were done to you so no one else has to go through what you did. It's so lovely to see someone putting that into practice. Not enough of us are doing that.

[@Lestaticate]

Last Story: I lost all my grandparents and I’m happy and envious that baby has an amazing grandma like OP in his life! OP’s going to do just fine!

[@LusterDust]

Wow what nice, amazing people we have in this one. Princess wedding? EVERYONE'S A PRINCESS! And that mommit in law in story 2 is just lovely, bubbly, and energetic. I feel like she's sunshine in a bottle. That child is going to adore their grandmother.

[@jackiewepps4694]

What I bring with me from this video, Mark's excitement about the best wedding attire, a MIL full of love and one big smile.

[@icarussisyphus]

Last Story: What a great MIL and human being.

[@darknezfire]

I love Mark reaction when he speaks Spanish (the word quince will forever be my favorite)

[@praeeo]

Oh I love the 2nd story TheAnxietyKilledTheCat OP story. She sounds like a wonderful woman and her DIL is blessed to have a woman like her as a MIL... That doesn't happen often enough!

[@carolroberts4614]

I lost my mum between the births of my two babies, and I am so jealous, even though those babies are now grandmothers, of my mum and I both missing out on so much. I did have a lovely mum in law.

[@pezchef7577]

omg. what an absolute gem that new grandma is. she is Granny Sage

[@tracybarber-kier1669]

The MIL in the last story is such a wonderful lady! Warm fuzzies all the way around!😊 I wish there were more like her.

[@Nathan_Bookwurm]

I love the idea of asking people to wear their wedding dresses or ballroom dresses. Wish I thought of that when I got married. My wedding dress is collecting dust in the attic since the wedding. Pretty sad actually, considering how much it cost. Anyway, the friend had what was coming to her. Trying to be evil, losing the friendship. Good for OP and hubby for standing up and handling this maturely.

[@catandrobbyflores]

Mine's in a closet, just chilling. It would be nice to wear it again.

[@starbird3939]

This is the reason why I thought about wearing maybe a sundress or something-because I want to wear it more than once

[@my-chemical-romance]

You should surprise your darling by putting it on for your anniversary 💖

[@susanlosey9511]

I loved that last story. I live with my son and his wife. My DIL is the best. We go around and around on some things, however, it’s all in fun. We do not say or do things to hurt each other. She is very supportive of me and I am of her. My son picked the best woman for his wife. She’s smart, beautiful, kind and considerate. If you can’t tell that I absolutely adore and love her,well you know now. I could go on and on. I’ll just say she’s the best thing that came into my son’s life. The best thing she does for him is to make him laugh and tease her back!❤❤❤❤❤

[@jesserdan8544]

OP is so chill, she is so nice, you can tell she has long patience and is not easily offended and with this incident where she felt uncomfortable, means that friend of her husband is really a piece of sh**

[@antionettekidd9749]

I love that concept in story one. What a beautiful person.

[@MsTemptation]

S2: Wow. Op is an awesome mil. Hell she’s an awesome person. Period. I love her spirit. Her aura has to be so bright that it serves as a beacon. My favorite part is when she said be the mil that you wanted. It was nice hearing a positive story that I like, so Mark gets a thumbs up.👍

[@reasonpeason847]

I love that last story so much. I love how OP put into practice what she learned and a big part of that is just following her son and dial’s leads. She checks in with what they need or want, gives gentle advice about letting dil have her autonomy to get up and do things instead of insisting she needs to stay stationary, and especially respecting their approach to parenthood and how they want things organized and cleaned. The way OP was able to very plainly admit that the days of parenthood along care of a baby and being a first time parent were far behind her and hazy I think goes a long way to being able to actually be the help they need at this time.

[@pickle_pup8187]

What I would have given for help like the MIL in story two. My first came almost 6 weeks early and when they were 3 weeks old, my (now ex) had his right hand crushed in a work accident - almost 100 miles away. He had surgeries and was in the hospital twice (again almost 100 miles away) for almost 2 weeks. I handled all and the recovery for him, my recovery from baby, the baby, our animals and house work and finances all by myself. This MIL sounds like an angel from heaven. Wishing her, her son, DIL and baby happy times together. So sweet!!

[@meiwa2020]

My parents came and helped when we had our little one last year and it helped so much. My parents were respectful of us and it's been so nice having great parents just let us parent and give advice when asked. My dad helped with washing dishes, my mom helped cook. It was invaluable

[@monedameow]

Changing a greased alligator... Best description of changing a baby ever! I'm a nanny to two lovely and super greased 8m twins. It's a fight!!!!

[@Davtwan]

Malicious compliance where we _don’t_ root for the one doing it.

[@mrjunk7315]

I love the mom who asked reddit and listened to the advice. She’s a great grandma and mother.

[@Dreaminvader420]

My heart grew 3 sizes when I heard that last story. Got me right in the feels!

[@itsjustmaddisen]

The second story just made my entire day 100x better lol. How wholesome.

[@eileenhathaway1674]

Now I wish I had thought of wedding dresses for my wedding! I did tell everyone to dress up, then since I had so many photographers, (friends, and this was their gift) I told them to make sure they got couples and singles, babies...whoever and take a special picture of them. I sent the picture along with my thank you cards. Some said they hadn't had a nice portrait since THEY got married, lol. I let the bridesmaid and flower girl pick what made them feel pretty and they both happened to pick yellow with a white sheer overskirt! Then, when I threw the bouquet, it broke up into five pieces, so everyone got it. It was a wonderful wedding.

[@jaymevosburgh3660]

S2: She makes me wish my mommy was still alive, I am a SaHD and have a crazy 3 year old and a little 9 month old. It's hard doing it without help! But both ov our moms are gone and my partner lost her father some years ago, while my dad and stepmom live too far away. This MiL is amazing and wonderful and she is doing everything right.

[@mintyblossom3930]

Story 1 OP has inspired me to have an amazing high fashion where fancy ish wedding, it’s be amazing

[@Diogenes323]

Second op was just so refreshing. Already an incredible grandmother

[@bernieheartdragon1888]

Holy shit.....story 2 made me cry. And wish I had a mother in law or even a mother like her.....and I also hope to be one just like her one day. 😢

[@ScaryBoomBoomGun]

Story 1 - that wedding idea was brilliant! Absolutely wonderful, truly a memorable event. Story 2 - I love that MIL. Good on her!

[@canadalovesanime3137]

story 1: She was pseudo marrying him. I wonder if she refused to use that dress to marry her husband, because she hopes that OP and hubby will break up and she can swoop back in. I wonder if she was secretly reciting the vows during the wedding inside her head. It was "her" wedding to OP's husband. I feel bad for her husband; he is probably only married to her to make OP's husband jealous. Her wearing that dress; was her way of marking her territory.

[@jlyo1991]

😂😂 Mark! You got it! Close enough anyway. Different dialects pronounce letters differently. I understood it anyway!

[@cupcak3ninja209]

The wedding gave me “The Great Gatsby” feel. Which is def a theme I’d use for a wedding probability is more like “The Great Gatsby/ Prohibition(speak easy)themed”

[@matheuslopez578]

Story 1: if it was just about the dress... I really think there was no issue. OP chose the theme and insisted. The real problem was everything else.

[@justinecorrington4106]

But I also feel that there was a level of class. Like if Kate hadn’t had another wedding dress and that was her only one, I would think it wouldn’t be a big deal. But at the same time; it was the only time she could wear her gift from her dad. So maybe op shouldn’t see it as a dig but a way for her to finally wear it.

[@dementedtomatoproductions605]

I ❤️ it when thiers a super wholesome one Included. It just makes me feel so cozy 😌.

[@gabinathan5499]

STORY 2 OP'S MOTHER INLAW IS WONDERFUL SHE IS THE KIND OF MOTHER INLAW EVERY 1 WOULD WANT .SHE DESERVES A HUGE HUG DAILY IN MY OPINION

[@rinpaisys]

Story 1: I fully do not understand the people putting any amount of blame or responsibility on OP for this. Even I, as an ASD person who struggles heavily with social rules and stuff of that nature, can immediately realize no matter the theme or rules or requests of the wedding, an ex wearing the dress she got when she was going to marry one of the people who’s wedding it is ESPECIALLY when she has a different wedding dress is completely inappropriate and such an overwhelmingly obvious display of disrespect to the bride, the wedding as a whole, and to her own husband that I cannot fathom it being anything short of 10000000% intentional and full of malice.

[@Alteusgirl]

the first story sounds like a dream wedding. Maybe it's because i grew up in a predominantly eastern and african community that i view weddings differently than most western girls but i love the idea a bride can never be outshined, everyone should show up in their best attire, even in fancier dresses than the bride rather than this idea of "don't wear white, dont wear this or that and dont dress better than the bride" that last post with the mil was sooo refreshing! i adored every little bit of it. This woman has a heart of gold

[@MortalOrder]

If you’re willing, can you share some of the things that you’ve seen in weddings in the communities you grew up in? I’d love to learn more!

[@lunaraynwolf7036]

That second story tho! I'm in so many happy tears! What a wonderful MIL and person! ❤

[@luizad2277]

That MIL story nearly made me cry. Such an amazing supportive woman ❤

[@Err0rcode]

The last story has me in floods of tears i needed that thank you for sharing

[@zoe9190]

Last one. I think being a good mil to a new mom is letting them know what you are able to help with and asking them what they need help with. Its just having good communication skills.

[@Metonymy1979]

If only everyone had a grandma like the last OP. What a beautiful person.

[@tuschi8039]

Omg that MIL in the second story is a dream come true 😍❤️ just the second she was asking for input she already won my heart ❤

[@xbabyd0llx3x]

12:06 🤣 you kill me. You were closer this time! Quince : Keen-say. Story 2: that MIL is a queen. Having just navigated postpartum life myself, it's so overwhelming and help from family sometimes feels more smothering. This woman went about it the best way imaginable.

[@RockinTheBassGuitar]

Story 2: that MIL sounds do considerate. My husband is a Lineman too and the times when he works all night or really long days were very difficult when my kids were newborn.

[@Logitah]

Oh the mothering soul of a brand new grandmother! ❤

[@sadisticrainbow9689]

This whole video was full of healthy people handling life in such a healthy way. Its so nice to have that for a change.

[@WilbertGross]

Story number 2 was wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

[@VesnaVK]

TIL even when the bride says "wear a wedding dress to my wedding," someone can find a way to screw over the bride.

[@miloveXzelda]

"quinces" comes back to haunt you, Mark 🤣😭 10 for the effort

[@marahbaker8615]

Story 2: While my husband and I don't have nor want children, I wish my MIL would have been more supportive and loving toward me. She was ok until we got married and then it was like because he was her last child and he was grown and didn't need her anymore, she decided I stole her son and nothing I did was good enough. We're basically no contact now and it's better this way.

[@louellacharlton4425]

Tyvm Mark, oh man, what a great story! Who would have thought, a nice MIL!, Wow. Stay safe please, peace.

[@ljh5141]

An absolute Just Yes MIL! Yay Mom, you are a true gem. So much love to you and your family.❤

[@emo7636]

Story 2, I think it's the sweetest thing ever how the MIL asked how she could help with the baby. If someone had asked me so sincerely how they could help when I had a c-section I would have asked if they could stay over and watch the baby maybe for just one night. And I still would have felt hugely guilty about that. After hearing the rest of this story, I nearly cried this woman just sounds so absolutely wonderful!

[@punprincess3214]

okay the idea of OPs female friends and relatives wearing their wedding dresses and her saying it feels like they're passing on the torch is a super sweet idea!

[@iowagreen8932]

Wedding dress story: what a delightful dress code. Also turn the Kate problem on it's head: you gave Kate the beautiful gift of wearing the dress her father bought her before he died. The idea that she was going to marry the groom in it is irrelevant, that engagement was cancelled by mutual consent and shouldn't have any baggage attached to it.

[@Swnsasy]

Mark, hubby and I are renewing our vows so it would be an honor to have you in all that crushed blue velvet with the Flava Flav clock! BIG PIMPIN!! 😂😂😂

[@bernieheartdragon1888]

So much post partum depression and divorces would be prevented if we all had a mother in law like the one in story 2.

[@Neverjustkitty]

Hands down my favorite stories! Beautiful happy tears for the MIL story!😊

[@bazzascott8935]

That mother in-law is what we as humans should aspire to be like.

[@amazinglynn]

Both stories are so wholesome 🥰

[@adambenes3728]

I love the idea of passing down the torch with wedding dresses.

[@ror2188]

I am so glad to hear a good mil story. I wish more people in the world would think like that. She sounds like a truely nice person.

[@SweetnL0]

I love when you share stories that lift the heart. ❤

[@liabowden8526]

I’m making a late dinner (oops, ADHD strikes again!), baking some thc cookies (legal here, 🥳), and finishing off my schmancy $$$$ birthday chocolate. It’s been a good birthday for 46. Sushi with Mom for lunch & several RadAF thrift store scores! There was a dire moment home alone with a bunch of stuff going wrong when I almost spiraled into Meltdown City, but, it being my birthday, I managed the Will to talk myself away from the precipice. 🤘. Perhaps now that I've done it once, I can do it again the next time I start berating myself for existing, lol. Thanks for entertaining me while I cooked! 💚Loved💚 the Princess wedding, glad they’re ditching Darth Siddious the Ex-Friend.

[@justheretowatch1733]

I can honestly see where the ex was coming from. I'm a realist, and if I had a dress from my late father that I realistically couldn't ever wear and the opportunity presented itself, I would jump at it. If that's her thought process, she could have prevented this aggravation by just talking to the couple. But i can see that not working out, and as they say, "better to ask forgiveness than permission."

[@MortalOrder]

I’m questioning as to why she didn’t wear that one to her own wedding

[@starbird3939]

@@MortalOrder saaaame. Like… why not wear the one dress.

[@Kit05ify]

@@MortalOrder I would think it's a similar issue to not want to wear the dress you were going to marry another person in, or see your bride in a dress meant for a different groom (much like many people would not likely be happy with a ring that was meant for a previous partner). May not be the case, but it's a possible reason.

[@MortalOrder]

@@Kit05ify that’s fair, but you can’t have it both ways (not wearing the dress to your own wedding out of respect to your partner/ wearing the dress to your ex fiancés wedding out of respect for your father)

[@Kit05ify]

@@MortalOrder very true and I highly doubt that the choice to wear that specific dress was an innocent one by any means but that's a whole different speculation.

[@janieriddle6068]

I have to say Story 2 was just Awesome! Thankfully, my MIL was a wonderful woman and these stories of MIL'S just wanting to help is also Awesome. 😻

[@melissawittman]

Story 2: LOVE this MIL/Mom. I have been blessed with a wonderful daughter in law that I love every bit as much as my son. I always followed their lead with my grandbaby and was welcomed to enjoy her to my heart's content these past 6 years. (I'll admit I have selective hearing when they say I spoil her! 😂) OP is in for a beautiful relationship with her grandbaby!

[@jennsyk7520]

I'm proud to say I was that mil. Not pushy, did what they needed me to do and then stayed out of the way for them to have family time. My granddaughter is 8 and I'm still their support. G'daughter spends every other weekend with me and my husband so that mom and dad can have time to themselves.

[@helenBeaton]

Story 2 was absolutely wonderful. I only hope I will be like this if or when my kids decide to have kids.

[@momshardrockvideos]

Love your stories Mark!

[@LauraHorrorshow]

Oh Mark, you don’t need an excuse to wear a blue velvet tux and a flava flave clock necklace. 😂

[@kerribottriell-baxter7345]

My heart melted with the last story

[@zandilesibiya260]

2nd story just made me 😢 a bit coz I'm 5months postpartum (actually 5 tomorrow lol) and I had a C-section. I had an amazing support but also didn't wanna sleep coz I felt I'll miss out on something while I slept 😂, so I looked like a zombie 😅 but it was by choice. I can't imagine not having help during that period

[@SharmClucas]

Awww, that second one is so cute!

[@OZARKMOON1960]

Oh Mark! You made me laugh at the Flav and big clock reference. That is too funny.