'Well-played': Man sparks family feud on brother's wedding
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Weddings are the pinnacle of family gatherings—a time for joy, celebration, and love.
But what happens when the unwritten wedding etiquette rules are broken, and someone steals the spotlight by competing family announcements?
This is the tale of a man who, in retaliation, started a family feud that has the internet divided.
'Am I the a****** for announcing our pregnancy at my brother's wedding after he proposed at mine?' a man asked anonymously on social media.
The drama began when the man's brother decided to propose to his partner at his wedding despite early warnings.
'I told him no. That it was a day about myself and my wife, and we did not want any distractions,' he shared.
The man felt his brother's proposal overshadowed his special day, and his mother's defence of the act only fueled the fire.
'I just remember seething inside,' he wrote.
The man's frustration simmered as he awaited the perfect moment for payback.
Fast forward to the brother's wedding, and the stage was set for a dramatic twist.
'Instead of a 'welcome to the family toast', I used the time to announce that we were expecting our first baby,' he continued.
'My mum was upset, but my grandmother told her to sit down and shut up.'
The news, while joyous, was a calculated move to reclaim the attention he felt was stolen from him on his wedding day.
'We spent most of the reception talking to family we would not see again for a while about our coming baby,' he shared, successfully stealing the spotlight.
The internet weighed in with over 38,000 comments on the man's post.
Many sided with him, labelling his brother as the 'golden child' and praising the man for his bold move.
'He got what he deserved,' one commenter said.
'Good on you, what goes around, comes around,' echoed another.
A third stated, 'Well played,' while another invoked the proverb, 'Revenge is a dish best served cold.'
Weddings are meant to be cherished events. However, in this story, they can also be a battleground for unresolved tensions.
Remember, while we may not always agree with the actions taken by others, it's essential to communicate and resolve conflicts with compassion and understanding.
Have you ever witnessed or experienced a similar situation where acts of retaliation sparked family feuds? How do you think delicate family matters should be handled? Share your insights with us in the comments below!
But what happens when the unwritten wedding etiquette rules are broken, and someone steals the spotlight by competing family announcements?
This is the tale of a man who, in retaliation, started a family feud that has the internet divided.
'Am I the a****** for announcing our pregnancy at my brother's wedding after he proposed at mine?' a man asked anonymously on social media.
The drama began when the man's brother decided to propose to his partner at his wedding despite early warnings.
'I told him no. That it was a day about myself and my wife, and we did not want any distractions,' he shared.
Weddings are a special day for couples, for they want to share the love they have to family and friends without any interruptions. Image Credit: Pexels/Jeremy Wong
The man felt his brother's proposal overshadowed his special day, and his mother's defence of the act only fueled the fire.
'I just remember seething inside,' he wrote.
The man's frustration simmered as he awaited the perfect moment for payback.
Fast forward to the brother's wedding, and the stage was set for a dramatic twist.
'Instead of a 'welcome to the family toast', I used the time to announce that we were expecting our first baby,' he continued.
'My mum was upset, but my grandmother told her to sit down and shut up.'
The news, while joyous, was a calculated move to reclaim the attention he felt was stolen from him on his wedding day.
'We spent most of the reception talking to family we would not see again for a while about our coming baby,' he shared, successfully stealing the spotlight.
The internet weighed in with over 38,000 comments on the man's post.
Many sided with him, labelling his brother as the 'golden child' and praising the man for his bold move.
'He got what he deserved,' one commenter said.
'Good on you, what goes around, comes around,' echoed another.
A third stated, 'Well played,' while another invoked the proverb, 'Revenge is a dish best served cold.'
Weddings are meant to be cherished events. However, in this story, they can also be a battleground for unresolved tensions.
Remember, while we may not always agree with the actions taken by others, it's essential to communicate and resolve conflicts with compassion and understanding.
