Source: Reddit
My fiance (42 and I (36) are getting married before the end of this year (2022) He has a son (17) from his former marriage with his late wife who passed away from cancer. I’d like to think that my stepson and I have a good relationship. However, he is the most sensitive and emotional kid I’ve ever met. I’m not saying that’s a bad thing…..but it does make it difficult for me to deal with him sometimes.
He said he has already prepared a PowerPoint project in honor of his mom and is planning on playing or displaying it at the wedding. This was an instant no from me for many reasons. My fiance said we should let him because he just wants to remember and honor his mom. I told him that this occasion, the wedding has nothing to do with my stepson’s mom so I’m not sure why I put a whole Powerpoint project there at the wedding about her. It takes away guests’ attention and makes them confused.
My fiance said we have to respect his son’s wishes and also said he’ll pay for the screen and everything. We had a huge fight about it and I refused to even consider it. The whole thing is just a no go. I even offered to have maybe a few pictures or a seat as an alternative but my stepson isn’t having it.
Things have been pretty tense now. My stepson isn’t talking to me, my fiance just keeps trying to guilt me into saying yes and it’s all just making me feel overwhelmed. Am I A Jerk for refusing to make this happen? What should I do? Can I even do anything?
What would you do in her situation? Any advice. Here are a few comments on the story where it was originally posted:
