'I refuse to go to my brother's wedding because of his fiancee's behavior'

A woman, frustrated with her brother's fiancee , has taken to Reddit to vent her feelings and seek advice.

She explained her predicament: " Family dynamics are always complicated , and mine is no exception. I (28F) have a younger brother, Alex (26M), who has always been my best friend. Growing up, we were inseparable, sharing everything from toys to teenage secrets. Our bond remained strong even as we entered adulthood. However, everything changed when Alex started dating his now-fiancee, Emily (25F)."

"At first, I was thrilled for Alex. Emily seemed sweet and charming, and I was excited to get to know her better. However, as time went on, I started noticing things about Emily that made me uncomfortable. She would make snide comments about my appearance, belittle my accomplishments, and constantly compete with me for Alex's attention. Whenever I tried to address these issues with Alex, he would brush them off, saying I was overreacting or misinterpreting her intentions."

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The Reddit user then shared a specific instance where Emily's behaviour had upset her.

"One incident that particularly stands out happened at a family gathering last Christmas. I had just received a promotion at work and was excited to share the news with my family. As I was telling everyone about it, Emily interrupted me and began talking about her own job, completely overshadowing my moment. When I later expressed my feelings to Alex, he accused me of being jealous and trying to steal Emily's spotlight.", reports the Express US .

Despite Emily's antics, the woman still tried to get along with her.

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She penned: "Despite these issues, I tried to maintain a cordial relationship with Emily for Alex's sake. However, things took a turn for the worse when Alex announced their engagement. During the engagement party, Emily made a speech about how she was now the most important person in Alex's life and how she would help him 'grow beyond his family's influence.' I was hurt and insulted, feeling like she was deliberately trying to drive a wedge between us."

"In the months leading up to the wedding, Emily's behavior only became more unbearable. She would exclude me from wedding planning, make passive-aggressive comments about my single status, and even tried to change the date of the wedding to a day when she knew I had a major work event. I felt like I was being pushed out of my brother's life, and no matter how much I tried to talk to Alex about it, he remained blind to Emily's manipulations."

The woman eventually had enough of her issues with Emily.

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She explained: "A few weeks ago, I reached my breaking point. Emily had sent out wedding invitations without including me in the bridal party, despite my expectation and initial understanding that I would be a bridesmaid. When I confronted Alex about it, he admitted that Emily didn't want me in the wedding because she felt I would 'bring negative energy.' I was devastated."

"I told Alex that I couldn't support a marriage where I felt so unwelcome and disrespected. I said I wouldn't attend the wedding if things remained as they were. Alex was furious, accusing me of trying to ruin his happiness and being selfish. Our conversation ended with him telling me not to bother coming at all if I couldn't be happy for him."

"Since then, my family has been divided. My parents understand my feelings but think I should still attend the wedding for Alex's sake. Some relatives believe I am overreacting and should just put up with Emily for the day. Others think Emily's behavior is unacceptable and that Alex is being unreasonable."

"I'm torn. On one hand, I love my brother and want to be there for him on his special day. On the other hand, I feel disrespected and unwelcome, and I don't think I should have to endure Emily's behavior. Am I the a---- for not wanting to attend my brother's wedding because of his fiancee's behavior?"