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My boyfriend's "friend" didn't invite me to the wedding and it kind of stung. Am I being weird?

So my boyfriend got invited to a wedding—I wasn’t. Yeah. That already stung. I told him it made me feel kinda invisible, like our relationship didn’t matter enough to even be acknowledged.

This is a friend my boyfriend met as a child at the church he has grown up at. We've been together for 2 years, and i've been attending my boyfriend's church for over a year.

it hurt to be excluded, especially since other people attending know he’s in a relationship. I brought it up and explained that it made me feel sidelined and like our relationship wasn’t being acknowledged.

He says he gets it, but he doesn’t want to skip the wedding entirely because he’s worried it’ll make him look petty and ruin the relationship with his friend long-term. He plans to go to the ceremony but skip the reception, hoping that it quietly shows he wasn’t cool with me being left out (and his brothers might say that too if asked).

I appreciate the effort, but honestly? It still doesn’t sit right with me. I’m trying to be understanding, but it feels like my feelings are being weighed against some hypothetical future favor. Am I being too sensitive, or would this feel weird to you too?
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JacksonBlue · 36-40, M
Not being weird at all. But Weddings are a tough one. As much as its painful, if its a limited number and its your bf's friend it might be a case of no kids and no significant others to keep the initial numbers down.

Its happened to me before and what could happen is once some people RSVP to say they cant make it thatll free up spaces.

Easy for me to say, but try not to take it personally. Its probably a logistical thing and a lot of partners wont have been invited unless theyre close to the couple.
Stephie · 22-25, F
Ask your boyfriend to talk with his friend and ask him what motivated him not to invite you to the wedding, since that friend is perfectly aware that you and him are together.

By asking the friend, your boyfriend can gently put the pressure on the friend to reconsider. That does not mean that he will invite you but it will let him be aware that the decision he took not to invite you has led your boyfriend to talk with him.

Nonetheless, I have my doubts that your boyfriend will actually talk to his friend and in that case, you have to realize that your boyfriend has made up his mind as to who has the first priority in his life and that will hurt you more than not to have been invited.
Mudkip · 31-35, M
Don't take it personal. If he knows you well, then yes. But he is the friend of your bf, not yours. I wouldn't put too much thought in something like this.
No mention of a ‘plus one ?

Perhaps it comes down to the seating arrangements … not a difficult task to amend for the sake of one chair and one 3 course service

Was he invited to the ceremony and the after reception ?

Perhaps just go to the ceremony together then leave early 🤔

Either way it’s not something you should worry about or put your self worth into.

But I get how you must be feeling that’s why I suggest you both go to the ceremony give your best wishes , a little gift 💝 then leave

Good luck! … whatever happens , keep going, don’t let something like this defy who you are.
How long have you been with your boyfriend? If it's only been a short time, like a week or so, maybe the friend might have some standing. But if you've been with him a while, then you seem to have a valid stance.
See if the boyfriend can find out why his friend didn't invite you.
oldguy73 · 70-79, M
i say, that when he invited yuour boyfriend, it was to be assumed that he would take you as a guest, when invitations are mailed it is sent to mr. and mrs. but him being single he got it,the rep;ly will say if attending and usually who, not on purpose, nothing to worry about, go and have a good time
My brother didn't invite me to his wedding...

At least consider that there might be reasons that you are unaware of.
dale74 · M
If he is that good a friend he could ask it is very possible it was done by the parents of the lady and even though your relationship is important to you don't consider the fact that everybody should know about it.
AuRevoir · 36-40, M
If this friend is fully aware of your relationship he shouldn’t go at all.

This is more than just a slap in the face and this honestly should be an ultimatum. In any normal relationship thags like the friend asking him to choose the friend or you.

Honestly if I were you I’d just put your foot down on this. The friend is the one being an extreme creep. I’d he goes at all it’s just complete disrespect towards you in that situation. And this “friend” is fully aware in knowing what they’re doing from the sounds of things. It’s the ultimate power play move.

I honestly feel extremely bad for you right now, even though you’re a complete stranger. This is one of those hard, life is fully of shorty people and will show how shitty those people will be situations.

As the most likely outcome is for your bf will go, which disrespects you. And plays into the “friends” motives and intentions. The fact that in public. Many people will see him alone without you. It is MUCH better if he doesn’t go at all. If he doesn’t realize this. He’s kind of an idiot. As it makes a public statement. To all the attendees. Him leaving at a later time only makes a private statement to whoever this “friend” is. And the balance for making both you and the boyfriend looking bad will be stacked in the favor of this “friend” if he has any common sense, DO NOT GO. But alas, we as human being rarely make the wise decision.
uncalled4 · 56-60, M
Unless it's a cost consideration, and it very well may be, I think it's weird to ask someone to attend a wedding without their significant other.
YoMomma ·
It's not weird it's rude. Have you done anything to offend them? Or are you sure you are your bfs only gf? Seems strange
Sazzio · 36-40, M
Happened to me once or twice but defintely a quantity thing: numbers down the better.
Orca4950 · 70-79, M
Isn't the church "Open to the Public" which allows you and BF to attend ceremony together.
I think you should attend the event with him and just leave with him after that.
updown2020 · 61-69, M
Well you are his plus one
RedBaron · M
If you and your boyfriend have a real relationship, just go as a couple.

Or are you using “boyfriend” loosely?
Usually an invite allows for a plus one, does this one not?
Aren't wedding ceremonies often full of uninvited guests, who aren't there for the reception?
MethDozer · M
I've never heard of a wedding invite that isn't +1. I
ShenaniganFoodie · 36-40, M
Understandable, Those eyes may scare others
BigGuy2 · 31-35, M
His friend shouldn't have created the situstion in the 1st place

 
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