My Daughter Is Marrying the Wrong Man (And I Don’t Know How to Stop Her)

Ring, ring! It’s 1-800-BRIDESMAID. Author and pro bridesmaid Jen Glantz brings her hit newsletter to life in this judgment-free zone for all your burning real wedding, love, and friendship drama questions—plus expert advice to help sort it all out. In this episode, Jen is joined by fashion creator and New York City tour guide Nick Portillo for a wild ride through one of the hardest questions a parent can face: What do you do when your child is about to marry the wrong person? From overbearing grooms to moms on the verge of losing their daughters, Jen and Nick unpack how to speak up (without pushing someone away), what it means to “let them make their own mistakes,” and how far you’d go to protect someone you love from heartbreak. Episode Highlights: • When “protective” turns into “controlling” • How to talk to a friend (or daughter!) about their toxic partner • The secret power of planting subtle “truth bombs” instead of ultimatums • And yes... what the mom actually did