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You know how every family has a few skeletons in the closet?
Well, what if those skeletons involve a pre-wedding honeymoon with your sister and your fiance?
Thats when things get messylike, Jerry Springer meets soap opera level messy.
She was probably just trying to warm up his cold feet, right?
But, because life loves to throw curveballs, she got hit with one that could knock anyone flat.
Now, if thats not a recipe for the worlds most awkward familydinners, what is?
So, whats abrideto do in the face of such ultimate betrayal?
Well, our OP didnt waste any time crying into her wedding cake samples.
Now, heres where things get a bit juicy.
The sister, bless her heart, is really into gardening.
After her dog passed away, she even planted a sweet little memorial garden in his honor.
Well, OP wasnt in the mood for cute.
But can you really blame her?
Yes, that happens every day, right?
And honestly, good riddance!
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Was the garden-stomping over-the-top?
Maybe just a tad.
But compared to what the sister pulled, its practically mild.
And watching her sister bawl over some trampled flowers?
Yeah, that was probably the satisfying cherry on top for the OP.
Note to self: never, ever mess with a woman on the verge of her wedding.
Thats one next-level emotional sucker punch.
The first step in bouncing back is letting yourself grieve.
This kind of betrayal?
Its a loss, no question.
But heres the thinghealing comes from within.
Sure, its okay to feel hurt, but dont let it define your future.
Betrayal from a family member is tough enough, but infidelity?
Thats a whole different monster.
To dive deeper into this topic,Bored Pandareached out toDr.
- Jane Greer, a marriage and family therapist and author of thebookAm I Lying to Myself?
How To Overcome Denial and See the Truth.
We asked Dr. Greer if its possible to mend a relationship after such a betrayal.
She explained that for any chance of moving forward, the couple needs to act as a team.
Check out the results:
