Most of us would probably never dream of inviting an ex to our wedding. It could be awkward and uncomfortable, and for obvious reasons, it’s pretty unnecessary.
So what if your partner still wanted to invite their ex to your nuptials anyway? Would you find that fishy?
This man is currently in the same boat. He and his fiancée are engaged, and while they were drawing up their guest list, she claimed that she wanted to invite her ex-boyfriend.
It caught him off guard, too, because, from what he’d heard, her ex was a major jerk.
“Who always put her down and told her that he was the best she could ever do,” he added.
That’s why he asked why she would ever want the guy attending their big day, and apparently, his fiancée was after revenge.
She admitted that she hoped to “shove it in his face” that she was doing wonderfully and had managed to find a partner who was “way better.”
Now, he did appreciate the complimentary side of her sentiment, but the idea still posed one very important question.
“Are you really so hung up on your ex that you’re gonna make our wedding about him?” he asked his fiancée.
shchus – stock.adobe.com – illustrative purposes only, not the actual person
He honestly didn’t even realize what he was saying until the question had come out of his mouth. He felt like he had a stroke of wisdom or as if someone else had illuminated the situation for him.
Suddenly, it became clear that his fiancée still cared about what her ex thought, and it pushed him to call off their wedding altogether.
He told his fiancée that she shouldn’t bother inviting the guy, as they weren’t going to tie the knot anymore. She was absolutely stunned as well.
Then, she eventually apologized and stated he should just forget about her ex.
“But I felt angry and almost told her she’s the one who needs to forget about him,” he revealed.
This has left him reconsidering their entire relationship, not just their engagement. And in the wake of their canceled wedding, he’s not sure if his reaction is truly that unreasonable.
Do you agree it’s a red flag that his fiancée is fixated on her ex? Should he have doubts about their relationship?
You can read the original post on Reddit here.
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