This odd phenomenon has gone viral on Reddit and other social platforms, with users sharing stories of their post-wedding trips turning into awkward family vacations. One user said their neighbor’s in-laws joined the couple’s honeymoon in Hawaii because they paid for it. “Such a strange, odd family,” they wrote.
Another user shared that her husband invited his brother on their honeymoon so they could go fishing.
In another case, a woman said her fiancé took her to visit his mom’s house instead of going somewhere romantic. “He took me to his house, to sit with his mom,” she wrote.
The trend has sparked a mix of amusement and concern online, with many calling it invasive and uncomfortable.
Psychologist Thea Gallagher, wellness programs director at NYU Langone Health, weighed in. She told Fox News the idea is “interesting,” but stressed the importance of agreement between partners. “It probably depends on your relationship with your parents and your agreement with your partner,” Gallagher said.She warns that this trend can lead to several issues in a marriage. These include boundary problems, loyalty conflicts, generational misunderstandings, and communication breakdowns. “If it feels like you can’t be alone with your partner, that’s not a good sign,” she added.Gallagher advises couples to set clear boundaries and schedule alone time if parents or family members are involved in any part of the honeymoon. “Presenting a united front as a couple” is key, she said.
While some couples may enjoy family around, for most, a honeymoon is not the time or place. And while parents may have good intentions, especially if they paid for the trip, crashing a honeymoon could do more harm than good.