Young Mother Asks Her Rich Brother for Wedding Funds, But as the Wedding Approaches, Her Fiancé Has a Radical Idea.

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In a family tale of differing fortunes, the Original Poster (OP), a young mother and student, faces off against her affluent brother over a contentious financial contribution to her dream wedding. The story erupts as she uninvites him from the wedding, but a mysterious donation brings a surprising twist to the saga.

The Engagement and the Young Family

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OP, a 23-year-old mother, is engaged to her supportive fiancé and aspires to be a history teacher, even as she balances her studies with raising her daughter. Despite the hardships, the young family is financially stable, thanks to her fiancé’s employment in a research lab. Nevertheless, due to their tight budget, their dream wedding still feels like an aspiration far out of reach.

The Affluent Brother

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In stark contrast, OP’s older brother, a well-off doctor, lives a child-free life with his wife, who is also a doctor. The lifestyle difference between OP and her brother is stark. The couple’s dual high-income situation and lack of children allow them to accumulate a significant amount of wealth.

A Plea for Wedding Support

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The idea of a dream wedding sparks a bold request from OP to her brother. She asks him to help fund her wedding, envisioning his contribution as a pathway to making the event a magical experience. Surprisingly, the brother agrees to support her but not to the extent OP had hoped.

The $5,000 Offer

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OP’s brother offers a sizable contribution of $5,000 towards her wedding. Despite the generous amount, OP can’t help but feel slighted, having expectations of a larger amount considering her brother’s financial standing. She proposes a more substantial contribution.

The Ask and the Refusal

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Unsatisfied with the $5,000, OP boldly asks her brother for a $20,000 contribution, viewing it as a more fitting sum given his financial status and the couple’s estimated budget for a wedding they envision. The brother, however, is taken aback by this demand and refuses to meet it. This refusal triggers a bitter disagreement between the two.

The Fallout

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In response to her brother’s refusal, OP makes her frustration clear, calling his unwillingness to contribute more to the wedding selfish. The conflict escalates when she goes as far as to uninvite him from the wedding, blaming her financial situation for this drastic measure. A deep rift forms as OP stops answering her brother’s calls.

Family Contributions

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OP finds solace in the fact that the rest of her family is stepping in to help fund the wedding, contrasting with her brother’s refusal. Each contribution highlights her brother’s denial, fueling her disappointment and resentment. However, this unanimous familial support doesn’t lessen the sting of her brother’s perceived stinginess.

The Father’s Perspective

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The familial drama draws the attention of OP’s father, who finds OP’s actions towards her brother too harsh. He believes that excluding her brother from the wedding would cause him undue hurt.

Uninviting the Brother

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OP stays resolute in her decision to uninvite her brother, despite her father’s objections. This decision deepens the division within the family, with her brother on one side and the rest of the family contributing to the wedding on the other. The fallout from the brother’s refusal to contribute more to the wedding fund now risks tearing the family apart.

The $20,000 Question

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OP is left wrestling with her feelings, wondering if her request for $20,000 was justified or if she was being unreasonable. The unanswered question of whether her affluent brother should have been more generous hangs in the balance. This question starts to become the crux of the family dispute.

Searching for Resolution

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OP starts to struggle with her stance on uninviting her brother. The upcoming wedding and the family’s expectation of unity weigh heavily on her. The question of whether she should make amends or stay resolute adds to the growing list of dilemmas.

The Intervention

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In an attempt to mend the fractured family ties, OP’s father steps in as a mediator. He approaches his son, seeking to help him understand OP’s perspective while also advocating for his inclusion in the wedding. However, the success of this intervention remains uncertain, further intensifying the family drama.

An Unexpected Proposition

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As tensions mount, OP’s fiancé unexpectedly steps in with a suggestion to downscale the wedding. He reasons that the joy of their union and the presence of loved ones far outweigh the grandeur of a dream wedding. The suggestion, although well-intentioned, adds a new dimension to the ongoing conflict, as OP is not prepared to accept this reality just yet.

Is The Woman’s Behavior 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 Responded

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One reader said, “Your brother doesn’t owe you squat for YOUR wedding, and him offering $5,000 was SUPER generous already. Your behavior is inexcusable, and you should start drafting apologies.”

Another Commenter Thinks

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Another responder wrote: “He offered you money, and he didn’t have to. You’re entitled.”

A Third View On The Story

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A different person states, “Go get a job if you want a certain wedding, or go to the courthouse and get married. You shouldn’t have had a child if you couldn’t afford to handle it.”

What Do You Think?

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What are your thoughts on their actions?

What would you have done in this situation?

This story is inspired by a Reddit thread.

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