From Slate Magazine · Nicole Chung · · 1m
Fiancé's Family Estrangement Ultimatum
Fiancé threatens to walk away if bride won't stop pushing for family reconciliation.
In brief
Fiancé threatens to walk away if bride won't stop pushing for family reconciliation. Fiancé refuses to reconcile with estranged family after years of abuse, warning bride to stop pressuring him or he'll end relationship. Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
Fiancé's family estrangement
My fiancé Karl has been estranged from his family since he left home at 18.
Family conflict
I've tried to persuade him to reconcile with family before marriage but he refuses.
Karl's family history
Karl says his mother caused emotional abuse and his father would get physical with him.
Karl's ultimatum
Karl threatens to end relationship if I don't stop bringing up family reconciliation.
Relationship advice
Nicole advises accepting Karl's decision to avoid family contact as his choice, not the bride's.
Bride's dilemma
I want Karl to reconcile with family but he says it's not happening and will walk away if I persist.
The bottom line
Fiancé refuses to reconcile with estranged family after years of abuse, warning bride to stop pressuring him or he'll end relationship.
