This woman’s story is important not just for family relationships but for work relationships as well. She did, after all, provide the same sort of service that she could’ve provided to any other client.
Whether in family matters or business, it can make sense to get things in writing. In business, this will give you proof of the agreement you made with the client in case they try to go back on your deal. In family matters, this will give you proof that will help prevent you from your unscrupulous family member’s accusations.
It is, of course, unfortunate that such precautions are necessary at all when it comes to our family. The sense of betrayal is palpable in this story, and it’s probably why the commenters were all so clearly in the author’s favor. All of us can only hope that none of our family members ever behave this way!
The author offered clarification, but for most commenters, the situation was crystal-clear – the bride was in the wrong