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Best friend and bridesmaid in my wedding didn’t ask me to be hers..

Hi guys! Been best friends with my well.. Besty for a long time.. when my husband and I decided to get married there was only one person I wanted to be a bridesmaid.. her.. I had my sister also be one out of somewhat obligation.. but this girl we had talked about it for so long, and it was like I’ll be yours you’ll be mind.. during my wedding I paid for her flight to hawaii, a hotel room..all her food, drinks, dress, shoes, bridesmaid gifts... and despite her getting waaaay to drink and screaming foul things at my in laws I forgave her and let it all be and we moved on.. fast forward 3 years.. she’s getting married.. I’ve been there every inch of the way and she decides to tell me she doesn’t want bridesmaids at all.. she isn’t paying for anybody’s flight or hotel despite also letting it slip that her extremely wealthy parents are okay with whatever size wedding or venue she wants...she makes it super clear I won’t be a bridesmaid and that I need to pay for everything.. I’m just so disappointed and frankly a little surprised.. I would never say anything but it has me questioning if I even want to fork over all this money to go to her destination wedding after that.. anyone been in similar situation ? Should I just try not to take it personally ?... I’m old enough at this point to feel like life’s to short to keep people around who don’t reciprocate and just am regretful I made such a big deal to include her in m wedding after I had to literally fight my parents to have her as a bridesmaid.. I’m hurt.. any advice or similar stories? Did you get over the hurt ?
Success · 26-30, F
Easily forgivable. My best friend and bridesmaid chose her sister for her wedding a few years ago.
Success · 26-30, F
@Brassm0nk3y I never expected to be chosen over a sister. I have no sister, so my best friend was the best choice.
Brassm0nk3y · 36-40, F
Ya but did she really have to choose? You could’ve at least been a bridesmaid ! @Success
ScarletWitch · 26-30, F
@Brassm0nk3y Sister is different then best friend. Fyi
SW-User
i think she should at least pay ur expenses if she wants u to be there. as for no bridesmaids, that's entirely up to her and u shouldn't take it personally.
Brassm0nk3y · 36-40, F
Yeah good way to put it.. I mean she even told me she wasn’t sure if my husband was aloud to go because she wants it so private.. I’m just like gaag @SW-User
curiosi · 61-69, F
I had a bestie, we both had our kids at the same time that's how we met. Fast forward 20 years and my whole world fell apart, everything gone! I reached out, didn't ask for much I just wanted a sandwich and maybe sit with me for a bit. She didn't have time and I never heard from her again. Looking back I see I ignored the little things to keep the peace. Now I know I never really had a friend.
Brassm0nk3y · 36-40, F
Yeah.. that’s how I feel. Gee what a terrible friend.. isn’t that funny how people do that.. have you found other friends since? It’s so hard to find a good friend now days.. worried I never will :( @curiosi
curiosi · 61-69, F
@Brassm0nk3y I found a friend it happened when I wasn't expecting it.
Brassm0nk3y · 36-40, F
Awe that’s good to hear.. glad you did.. !@curiosi
xixgun · M
People change. We grow up and apart. It’s sad but it’s hardly ever intentional
xixgun · M
@Brassm0nk3y Well, as I tend to say, “fuck ‘em”
Brassm0nk3y · 36-40, F
@xixgun haha that’s great.. I should just do that.. mentally of course haha
xixgun · M
@Brassm0nk3y She doesn’t want to be around you (or your husband), sorry, she doesn’t GET to be around you!
Bubbles · 36-40, F
Life isn't a tally board though. Did you do all of those things for her because you expected the favor to be returned 3 years later?
Brassm0nk3y · 36-40, F
Well not exactly but based on how we used to talk about us being each other bridesmaids in college I went into it pretty much expecting that’s how it was going to be.. and now just devastated.. not even mad.. just hurt and feel a little tricked ..@Bubbles thanks for asking .. and for the advice .. life isn’t a talley board I guess but I do feel a bit.. I dunno like I saw bait and switched
Bubbles · 36-40, F
@Brassm0nk3y I understand how you must be feeling, my only thought though is that she must not realize how important this must be to you, in fact that is what I would hope for, because the unfortunate other reality is that she is just a bad friend.
Brassm0nk3y · 36-40, F
I think you’re right @Bubbles. Thanks for the perspective, truly. Nice to hear it from someone else
suchaslife · F
How rude of her. Cut your losses. Can't stand selfish people.
Brassm0nk3y · 36-40, F
Thank you! It’s true.. life’s to short to keep giving to those who just take and take @suchaslife
suchaslife · F
@Brassm0nk3y Thats right
ScarletWitch · 26-30, F
Dont be offended. She seems poor. If she is not HAVING any bridesmaids... then ur not being singled out.
Ryanoliver2011 · 26-30, M

 
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