AITA for making this condition on attending my brother's wedding?
Sean’s wedding, a day meant to unite family in joy, quickly turned into a battlefield of hurt and misunderstanding.
The older brother, carrying the weight of a seven-year love, found himself sidelined by a rigid “no +1” rule that shattered his hopes of sharing this milestone with his partner.
What should have been a celebration became a test of loyalty, respect, and the true meaning of family.
In the face of cold dismissal and emotional blackmail, he stood firm, demanding recognition not just for himself but for the love that had quietly endured over the years.
His courage to speak up against exclusion challenged the very foundation of their family’s unity, forcing them all to confront what it means to truly belong.
Smh.
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The Internet Sounded Off — and It Got Loud:
Support, sarcasm, and strong words — the replies covered it all. This one definitely got people talking.
The original poster (OP) faced a significant conflict stemming from their brother's strict 'no plus-one unless engaged or married' policy, which excluded the OP's long-term girlfriend of seven years.
The OP's firm insistence that their partner must be invited led to a severe family confrontation, with the OP standing by their commitment to their partner against the expectations of their brother and mother.
Is the OP justified in setting their attendance conditional on their long-term partner being included, thereby prioritizing their relationship commitment, or was this an unreasonable imposition that disregarded the brother's right to set the guest list for his own wedding?