No fees, cancel anytime. An email with a link to reset your password was sent to the email address associated with your account. Your account isn't active yet. We've emailed you an activation link. Please check your inbox and click the link to activate your account. Join 1. You're on the list! Expect to receive your first email very soon! Weddings can be an exciting time for a family, but I think we can agree that they come with their fair share of stress. The bride has beef with her, and wants the person to come alone.
When they raised this with the family, they were told to stop being dramatic, keep the peace and attend solo. Bored Panda spoke to psychotherapist, author and speaker Dr. Anna Mathur about how to navigate complicated relationships with extended family. Share icon. Image credits: v. Image credits: lookstudio not the actual image.
Image credits: zinkevych not the actual image. Image credits: micheile henderson not the actual image. Image credits: GildedRosePrincess. It is said that when you marry someone, you marry their family. And as we know, many marriages have their fair share of problems. Anna Mathur tells Bored Panda when we reach out to her. Mathur is a renowned expert in the field of psychotherapy and has clocked up over k followers on Instagram. The award-winning author says navigating challenges with extended family requires a couple to have open communication and a shared approach.
Regularly checking in with each other about feelings and expectations is key, she says. Challenging in-law dynamics can make or break you. But she says if conflicts persist, professional support like therapy should be considered. Decide how and when to communicate these boundaries to the involved parties. We asked Mathur what advice she has for the brother who is getting married.
Is there a history of conflict or an unresolved issue that could be addressed? The psychotherapist says she understands why the sibling is standing by his wife and refusing to go to the wedding alone. However, she cautioned that a hardline stance risks deepening the divide and creating more hurt.
