Family troubles

Elisabeth • Just someone wanting some good chats (and occasionally help)

So I recently got engaged to my boyfriend of over 3 years. We've lived together for 2 years. I've slowly been telling my family and friends of my happy news. However, my mom and sister seem to completely not care at all. Now I don't especially mind that because they gave me such a hard time about moving out of my mom's and in with my boyfriend.

I told my mom almost immediately, I had the proposal on video and sent that to her. All I got in return was "congrats...". My mom's response sort of killed my happiness and I didn't want to tell anyone else. She was so excited when my sister got engaged. Which I completely understand she's the oldest and it was all new and what not. But she's only getting married because she got knocked up!

I just told my grandma tonight, all she said was that she needed time to take that in. I understand needing time to take in the fact that your baby is going to be married, but she didn't sound at all happy.

I really hate that my family acts this way. They can never be happy for me. Especially now that I've become my own person. I hate that they are so negative about everything that makes me happy.

Any suggestions to help me out with dealing with them? I'll be talking to my grandma tomorrow and I really don't want to deal with all the crap that comes with my family.