Dear Polite One,
My
sister is engaged to a man with whom she has been living for five years in
Australia; we are from Canada. They expect our parents to host an engagement
party here in Canada followed by two weddings – one here and one in Australia –
as a gift to
them. Of course, she expects my parents to attend. In today’s society, for my mother's sake,
what is expected of my parents financially?
Heeeelp
Dear
Heeeelp,
The
days of the bride's parents footing the bill
are gone, even though some still do. The
reason for this is that women no longer live in their dad's home, uneducated
and jobless, until the day she is handed off to her husband who takes care of
her. Well, at least here. So, why would
it be necessary for her family to pay for her wedding when she can easily do
this for herself? Whatever your parents
choose to do is a gift.
Additionally,
to host two weddings is one wedding too many. She needs to decide where
to marry and wed there. Once she is married, she is. The second
wedding would be pretend. Those who know better do not do this.
Note to Everyone
Ladies,
we can't have it both ways. If we want to be independent, live on our own, make
our own rules, get the best jobs and education,
we should be responsible for ourselves. It only makes sense, and it is only
fair.
Best
wishes,
The
Polite One
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