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Just Said Yes April 2018

Distant Friend - Invite or Not?

Jade, on September 24, 2017 at 2:52 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 11

Hi All,

I have a very small group of friends - two from school, two from college - these girls have been through a lot with me, including me moving abroad for three years.

Since being back in the UK, three of these four girls have made a huge effort in reconnecting with me and we see and speak to each other regularly.

The fourth girl - I have not seen her since I've been back in the country (nearly 18 months) - despite her visiting my local area on numerous occasions, and me visiting London (where she now lives - our respective locations are over 3 hours apart so not easy to just pop by for coffee). I also feel like it is always me starting conversations - never her.

However, I have always envisioned her being at my wedding - but I am doubtful now our friendship has seemingly fizzled out that she would be at all interested in coming.

Should I invite her? Should I talk to her first? Should I just leave it?

Any advice is much appreciated.

Thanks Smiley smile

11 Comments

Latest activity by Chelsey , on September 25, 2017 at 11:24 AM
  • Bemyguest
    Master April 2017
    Bemyguest ·
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    I wouldn't invite her. If you have really talked to the person in a year or more, they probably shouldn't get invited to your wedding.

    It may be worth it to have a conversation with her and point out that she's been distant, and is something wrong? Etc. May help resolve some issues or make you more clear on where the relationship stands.

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  • FutureFuji
    VIP September 2017
    FutureFuji ·
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    How big is your guest list? If you have more than like 50 than yea, if you have like 20 maybe not. You will love being surrounded by friends in your big day and so I see not harm in inviting her, it's not like you are having her in your wedding party.

    My only other thought is if you would be hurt if she doesn't show and has a silly excuse then I wouldn't invite her regardless of size as you don't want to hurt your feelings

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  • AdventuresofRuth
    VIP October 2017
    AdventuresofRuth ·
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    If you are ready for the friendship to end, then don't invite her. If you are interested in rebuilding the friendship, invite her (and talk to her).

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  • Mj
    Devoted June 2019
    Mj ·
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    I see where your coming from but if you have been through a lot with her then maybe just throw it our there and let her decide if she will come or not. I think that will also help you decide where your friendship is between the 2 of you.

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  • Mrs. Haug
    Devoted June 2018
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    I would consider your guest list. If you are having a lot of guests (more than 50) I would say invite her. However, if you are only having 10 people there I would say don't invite her.

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  • Stephanie
    Expert October 2018
    Stephanie ·
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    I mean I am inviting people I haven't spoken with in a year because I can't invite some without others unless I want to be shunned by my mother forever, and I am convinced my grandmother will haunt me from beyond the grave.

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  • M
    Dedicated August 2017
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    If you can afford to invite her maybe just send an invite and see if she comes?

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  • Rosered
    Devoted January 2019
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    The only question is do you want her there? If you want her at her wedding, send her an invitation and the ball is in her court. Don't invite her just because she was in that friend group and you are inviting everyone else. There is no obligation to do that. But it sounds like you do want her at your wedding. Talking to her before sending the invitation can't hurt. If you want to reconnect, tell her and see what happens.

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  • Kate
    Savvy October 2017
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    If you're hoping to be friends still I would invite her. I think excluding her would be a great way to ensure the friendship is done. People get busy as life goes on and sometimes they do a bad job keeping in touch. It doesn't necessarily mean that they no longer care.

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  • Miss2Mrs
    Dedicated October 2017
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    Consider your guest list... if you can invite her, I would. leave the ball in her park.. if she comes, tell her how glad you are that she was able to make it that it means so much to you.

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  • Chelsey
    Dedicated November 2017
    Chelsey ·
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    I wouldn't invite her. I didn't invite any distant friends.

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