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Parents Block Their Daughter after Her Wedding — They Finally Reach Out 5 Years Later

Ayesha Muhammad
May 03, 2024
11:00 A.M.

Following her wedding, a newlywed bride found herself inexplicably estranged from her parents for five years. Then, just as mysteriously as they had vanished, her parents resurfaced, carrying a shocking revelation that redefined her perception of family and sent her life into turmoil.

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On October 20, 2021, an anonymous woman turned to Reddit's "Relationship Advice" forum to recount her unique love story and wedding. Approximately nine years prior, she had embarked on a professional journey as an assistant to her future husband, who was her boss at the time.

Despite mutual attraction, they resisted their feelings for about 2.5 years until they couldn't any longer. At that point, they approached HR to ensure their relationship was handled appropriately within the company.

A happy interracial couple is pictured on the beach | Source: Shutterstock

A happy interracial couple is pictured on the beach | Source: Shutterstock

Their love blossomed, and approximately a year later, the woman became pregnant. Given their deep connection, shared life, and the impending arrival of their child, they decided to tie the knot, even though they had only officially dated for about 1.5 years. While they were confident in their choice, they knew it would raise eyebrows, especially with her overprotective parents (aged 62 and 57).

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Her parents attempted to justify the remark, claiming it didn't reflect their overall attitude and that they should still be allowed to meet the children.

To maintain transparency with her parents, they shared the truth about their relationship progression, emphasizing its professional origin and HR involvement. They omitted the baby from the conversation, fearing it would overwhelm them. The wedding proceeded smoothly, with only a minor intervention from her mother, who expressed doubts but received reassurance.

However, the real shock came when her parents failed to attend the reception, opting to leave instead. Communication attempts were met with silence, and it became evident that they had blocked her on various platforms. The woman resorted to emailing her parents, asserting her independence as an adult and hoping for their understanding and acceptance of her choices.

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An interracial couple with a pregnant wife and her husband checking smartphone in a park | Source: Shutterstock

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An Unexpected Message

Five years passed in eerie silence since the woman's wedding, during which she heard nothing from her parents. Social media wasn't their forte, but a recent post celebrating her fifth anniversary, mentioning their two children and a third on the way, broke the silence.

Within a month of the post, her parents left a voicemail, expressing their newfound awareness of their grandchildren and a desire to meet them. Their subsequent inquiries about her lack of response left her perplexed.

Conflicted by the sudden reemergence and her gut feeling that five years was too long to bridge the gap, she questioned their motives. It seemed less about respecting her choices and more about the kids.

A happy interracial couple on their wedding day | Source: Shutterstock

A happy interracial couple on their wedding day | Source: Shutterstock

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Yet, doubts lingered, and she wondered if she was being unfair by retroactively imposing a time limit, as her earlier email had suggested an openness to reconciliation if they eventually respected her choices and marriage.

Notably, her husband was not of the same racial background as her, which had raised no concerns previously. She and her husband dismissed the notion of racism within her parents, but the element still weighed on her mind.

Amid this emotional turmoil, the woman pondered whether reaching out to her parents was the right course of action and, if so, how to begin the intricate process of rebuilding their strained relationship.

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An unhappy bride is pictured sitting on a beach | Source: Shutterstock

Uncovering the Truth

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In an update from October 22, 2021, the woman finally initiated a conversation with her parents over Zoom, joined by her husband. They expressed a desire to see the kids but were met with conditions, as the couple wanted to ensure they could trust them and that they would positively influence their children.

During the conversation, her parents presented a letter they claimed to have written on her wedding day. It revealed their absence was due to their discomfort with her marrying her former boss, believing he had taken advantage of her.

They left between the wedding and reception to avoid causing a scene but wanted her to know they were there for her despite their reservations. They mentioned they hadn't sent the letter earlier due to her email demanding their respect, which left them ashamed. Seeing her anniversary post made them realize how much they had missed in five years.

A mixed-race couple is pictured having fun with their little son at home | Source: Shutterstock

A mixed-race couple is pictured having fun with their little son at home | Source: Shutterstock

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The woman questioned why marrying her former boss was such a big issue, to which her parents responded that it wasn't what they had envisioned for her wedding and future spouse. She also inquired why they attended the wedding if they didn't support the marriage.

Her father's response suggested they had come primarily for the symbolic gesture of walking her down the aisle, which seemed to remind him of her late older sister. This revelation left the husband and wife feeling hurt and perplexed, as it appeared her parents had intended to leave the wedding all along but had not communicated this to them.

A multi-ethnic family is pictured having a wonderful time outdoors | Source: Shutterstock

A multi-ethnic family is pictured having a wonderful time outdoors | Source: Shutterstock

Tensions escalated when her father used a racial slur against her husband, prompting her to end the call abruptly. Her parents attempted to justify the remark, claiming it didn't reflect their overall attitude and that they should still be allowed to meet the children.

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"I've spent 5 years wondering how they were so offended by me marrying my boss that it earned no contact for half a decade," said the woman regarding her parents. However, the truth was more unsettling—her parents' underlying racism had been the cause. This discovery left her with no intention of exposing her mixed-race children to their racist grandparents, putting reconciliation out of the question.

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A serious-looking older couple | Source: Shutterstock

How would you have handled things had you been in the woman's place? Click here to read another story about a father who refused to pay for his daughter's wedding after she excluded her two siblings from the occasion.

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