Need Advice: Daughter Changed by Her Husband, Missed Dad’s Anniversary

Hey everyone,

I really need some advice and support right now. Our daughter, Natalie, has always been the light of our lives. But ever since she married Brandon, things have changed drastically. She used to be so close to us, always visiting and calling. But now, it’s like she’s a completely different person.

The breaking point for us was when she didn’t even show up for her dad’s anniversary celebration. It was a big milestone, and we had planned a special family gathering. We were all so excited to see her, but she never came. No call, no message, nothing. It felt like a huge betrayal, especially for her dad, Mark, who was heartbroken.

I can’t help but feel that Brandon has something to do with this. He’s always been a bit controlling and has tried to isolate her from us. I don’t want to jump to conclusions, but it’s hard not to when the changes in her behavior are so obvious.

So, I’m turning to you all for advice. How should we handle this situation? Should we confront Natalie about it? Or is it better to give her space and hope she comes around? Part of me feels like we should just forget about her and move on, but that seems so harsh and final.

Has anyone else been through something similar? How did you cope? Any tips on how to approach this without pushing her further away would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your help!