A grandmother has written to advice columnist Annie Lane, expressing hurt over not being invited to her grandson’s wedding at a resort with a limited guest list. The grandson’s wife has chosen to invite friends over family, leaving the grandparents feeling excluded. Despite their occasional interactions, the grandparents have not even received an announcement about the wedding.
Annie Lane acknowledges the hurt that the grandparents are feeling and suggests that the bride is setting up an unfavorable dynamic by excluding family members. She advises the grandmother that ultimately, the decision lies with the bride, and whether or not to send a gift is up to her discretion. If the grandmother feels compelled to send a gift and wishes to give something to her grandson on his special day, she should not hesitate to do so.
Readers can find more advice from Annie Lane in her new anthology, “How Can I Forgive My Cheating Partner?” which features columns on marriage, infidelity, communication, and reconciliation. The anthology is available in paperback and e-book formats. To submit questions for Annie Lane, readers can email dearannie@creators.com.
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