I have a secret & I need advice about it!

Aug 23, 2016 7:04 PM

fearsonfire

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Need some advice PLEASE!!!

We got married in the court house in May of this year, just the two of us were there. We wanted to have a big ceremony at a later time within the next year or two. We haven't told anyone! Both of our families are very against getting married "too quickly". Which to them means getting married within the first 4 years of any relationship. I have never been happier! We have a house together, two dogs and we each had a son when we got together from previous relationships. I think we are really worried about hurting feelings because no one was there and no one knew what we were doing! We're just not sure if we should wait to tell everyone when we actually have the wedding ceremony. Which would mean lying for at least a year or two. Or should we just go ahead and get it out in the open.

Our boys! ❤️

Dog tax...we don't have a cat I hope this will suffice. ????

Hey @OP. My anniversary is also May 13

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You're probably better off just inviting everyone to a party/ceremony and saying the wedding was just you two

10 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 0

Y'all seem awesome, if your families don't understand at least you have each other and your boys/dogs! Congrats @OP

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Why not just have a nice reception with all the families? Tell them to come celebrate your marriage & don't let any drama get to you :)

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I just got off the phone with your mom, young man. She is quite upset.

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Have a 'wedding' on May 13th. After the ceremony, give a toast and announce that it's your 1 year anniversary

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

My husband and I did the same thing 4 yrs ago. Tell them! They may not be happy at first, but they'll get over it eventually!

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I didn't read this. I just know that your wife used to be a man. Cute childhood photo.

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

DO I SEE A TOOL SHIRT?!

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Been married a year and a half. Haven't told my folks. But I'm a dude who married a dude so slightly different situation

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

wait they have kids too. thats awsome

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You'll never end up having that party, we never did either. After awhile it just isn't that important. Tell your family and friends that..

10 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

you eloped. Theyll be happy if you are happy. The secret will come out anyway so tell them now.

10 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

I lied to my parents and sister. They freaked out and never forgave me. Tell them asap or never.

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Just tell them if you love them. This is your choice, not theirs.

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

We eloped. She eventually told her parents to deal with it or live without her. My dad said, son, we'll miss you if you ever get divorced.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Congrats!!!! Really! I'm happy for you. Let your families talk. So long as you're happy

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

You married Kim??? wtf!

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Kim?

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Kim?

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Nice beard. I have beard too.

10 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

The average American wedding cost $26,000. A good pint is about $4. That's 6,500 pints. Choose wisely.

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Share it with the people you love the way you want to. If they are upset they can deal with that themselves, be happy ! :)

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

@op fuck the naysayers (not literally please) tell em the truth and say you'll have a big party in a year or two!

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You're adults. You made your bed, now lie in it. But don't let anyone make you lie on nails. I repeat: you are adults.

10 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

@OP what would you want your daughter or son to do

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

"We haven't told anyone" POST IT ON THE INTERNET!!

10 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Best way to keep a secret? Post it online and make sure to include a picture of yourself.

10 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

No, no, no! Do not lie. Tell everyone right now. You cannot maintain that forever and when you slip it'll be that much worse.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Why lie? Have a long and happy marriage, and people can stuff their opinions.

10 years ago | Likes 561 Dislikes 4

This, don't care what people think, not even your family.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

As someone who deals with family having high expectations, I get being worried about telling them. Honestly though it's your life. 1/2

10 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 0

If your family loves you then they will accept your decisions. That being said if you aren't ready to tell them then wait till you are 2/3

10 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 2

Ready. You aren't lying to them if you're biding your time until it's right. 3/3

10 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Also, do it for the boys. They need that way more than the grandparents do.

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Are you completely sure that nobody in your family is on Imgur?

10 years ago | Likes 37 Dislikes 0

10 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

And now they know your username

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Not sure how to break the news?! Posting about it online, with pictures, should do the trick!

10 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Perhaps a cunning plot to reveal the marriage?

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Perhaps! ????

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Well in stone age Europe your life expectancy would be 20-35 years you'd have had 10 children and each be dead now/soon so tell them that.

10 years ago | Likes 53 Dislikes 2

Traditional marriage!

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

At least six of those kids would have died though.

10 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0