He Drive 600 Miles to Attend a Family Wedding, But Once He Arrives He Discover They Intended Him to Be the Designated Driver.

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Embarking on a 600-mile journey to attend his niece’s wedding, the Original Poster (OP) finds himself manipulated into being his mother’s designated driver, placing him at the center of a family drama that culminates in an explosive reception confrontation. His family’s shocking disregard for his personal enjoyment of the event, and their collective insistence on his chauffeur duty, throw OP into a storm of resentment and betrayal.

The Unexpected Invitation

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OP embarks on a 600-mile journey to attend his niece’s wedding, curious about his unusual invitation to the rehearsal and dinner. He was flattered to be included, but it didn’t seem necessary since he wasn’t part of the wedding party.

The First Favor

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Arriving at his sister’s place, he is assigned the task of driving their mother the 70 miles to the rehearsal. He disregards the unusual nature of this request, focusing on the family gathering ahead.

Mother’s Ride

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It is revealed that OP’s mother will only ride in her own vehicle when OP would have preferred to take his own. On Friday, there are no issues, and OP’s worry about this peculiar requirement starts to fade.

The Wedding Day

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OP is excited to enjoy the evening duty-free. He will finally be able to spend time with more family he drove 600 miles to see.

Sudden Shift In Responsibility

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Saturday brings the wedding day, and the plan was for OP’s other sister and her husband to drive their mother to the ceremony. But in a sudden change, they leave early, and OP is once again burdened with the responsibility of caring for his mother.

The Perfect Ceremony

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The wedding ceremony goes smoothly, a momentary reprieve in the weekend’s unfolding drama. The celebration is in full swing, and it seems like the day will end on a high note. But, as OP is about to discover, the calm is fleeting.

The Moscow Mule Incident

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At the reception, OP orders a Moscow Mule, unknowingly igniting the fuse on a family bombshell. His mother publicly berates him, insisting he refrains from drinking any alcohol. The reason? He’s the designated driver for her ride home.

One Too Many

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OP planned on staying at the wedding long enough to enjoy a drink or two and still be a responsible driver. He didn’t think this would hinder his driving.

Family Intervention

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OP’s family joins in, backing his mother’s demand and chastising him for even considering drinking. This unexpected confrontation at what should be a joyous occasion becomes a moment of stark realization. It dawns on him that his primary role in this event was as his mother’s chauffeur.

Premature Departure

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Just as the third song begins, his mother declares her readiness to leave the reception. His sister and brother-in-law, engrossed in the celebration, leave the task to him, using his role as ‘the oldest’ as a pretext. It becomes evident that he had been manipulated.

The Silent Drive

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Stung by the turn of events, OP agrees to leave the reception early, foregoing any goodbyes. The drive home is filled with awkward silence, as he does not exchange a single word with his mother. The joyous family event had morphed into a chauffeur job.

Leaving the Past Behind

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Upon reaching home, he parks his mother’s car, transfers to his own vehicle, and leaves without a backward glance. The once familial obligation had become a bitter ordeal. The 600-mile journey for the family had soured, leaving him feeling betrayed.

Radio Silence

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In the aftermath, OP ignores and doesn’t return any calls from his family. The fallout from the wedding reception resonates, cementing his decision to distance himself.

Was Refusing To Talk To His Family After The Wedding Appropriate?

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The readers in the forum had a lot of mixed views on the matter. Here are some of their responses:

Forum Responds

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One reader said, “You are an awesome Uncle and wedding guest. You kept the focus on the couple and the occasion and took one for the team.”

Another Commenter Thinks

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Another responder wrote: “You got played. Good for you on keeping your cool in public and not escalating a bad situation you got worked into. You really handled it well.”

A Third View on The Story

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A different person states, “Good for you for now ignoring them all. What a crappy family you have. Now you know better in the future to refuse any invitations.”