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Family arguments are often a tough cookie, especially amongrelativeswho used to be very close.
These fights can cause a lot of stress in your life.
However, thats easier said than done.
In some cases, its not as simple as all that if you feelbetrayedby someone you looked up to.
Single dad u/LeoBastion asked the r/AITAH online community for somehonest adviceregarding a very delicate situation with his family.
However, the dad doesnt think it would be fair to make him give up his grudge.
Read on for the full story.
Youll find our interview with him below.
Though, he does add that some of it was very harsh.
I guess I deserve it for not standing up for my son.
I guess the best piece of advice I received was that I couldnt force Leo to forgive or forget.
His healing has to be on his own terms, u/LeoBastion told Bored Panda.
To be honest, I dont know if their relationship will ever be the same, he said.
Maybe one day theyll get along again, but only time will tell.
The dad opened up about his own response to the entire situation, too.
It would have been the right move to have the nephew there, cheering his uncle on.
However, hindsight is 20/20.
Heres the thing: the teenagers feelings are valid.
If he feels hurt, he feels hurt.
Theres no rushing forgiveness along.
Especially if the kid feels betrayed by someone he loves and really looks up to.
Forgiveness and reconnection are definitely possible, sure.
Meanwhile, the stress hormones released by anger are particularly bad for our hearts.
The clearer and more upfront you are, the less risk of annoying your family and friends.
And no happy couple needs any additional stress as it is.
For some people, that might mean someone who is legally an adult.
Still, others might decide that teenagers are welcome, but babies might be too disruptive.
Its your wedding after all.
You shouldnt let THE RULESruinyour relationships.
Also, theres always room for compromise.
Or having the babysitter take over at a certain point at the reception.
