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Dedicated July 2018

Friend turned who knows what.

Mandy, on March 23, 2018 at 7:58 PM

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So, last year I was in a wedding that turned into a nightmare. Ugh. My oldest friend since early childhood turned into an out right monster. Some examples include: getting upset I wasn’t happy enough for her during her planning, keep in mind my grandpa just died and I was having some finacial issues...
So, last year I was in a wedding that turned into a nightmare. Ugh. My oldest friend since early childhood turned into an out right monster. Some examples include: getting upset I wasn’t happy enough for her during her planning, keep in mind my grandpa just died and I was having some finacial issues at the time; not coming to ger shower 9 hours away during a very busy season in my job she was aware of. She told me my reasons for no coming to her shower were insulting to her and said she was ashamed of me. She said if I was really a friend I would have found a way to make it. When I told her I would let a bridal shower ruin our friendship she said “we will see”. I should have ended it there. It costed nearly 3k to be in this wedding as it was a destination wedding and I had to travel to see her at least 3 times. I was having money trouble and even told me to stop complaining about money. She didn’t realize I was trying and even compared me to not being anymore helpful than a “regular attendee” At the wedding she was cold to me. I knew it was over then and I became upset. I didn’t say anything I was just weepy. Apparently this stressed her out.

A week or two later I emailed her how I was feeling. I didn’t blame her. I took some blame as I was a tad “whishy washy and non commital” after my grandpa died. I basically was asking her for an apology. I wanted her to know how hurt I was, but that I was willing to work through it. Her new husband emailed me back saying he was disgusted by me and that weddings are the ultimate test to a friendship and I failed. He also texted my now fiancé I was crazy and many other totally out of context things that were pretty horrible. That was the end of it until:

A few weeks ago she texted me out of the blue to congratulate me on my engagement. She was even friendly. Zero Appology. I’m think of just not responding. She doesn’t exactly deserve to come to the wedding and - while this makes me incredibly sad - I know ignoring her is for the best. It just brings up all of the hurt again. Ugh. Any advice for just getting over it? I’m trying to plan my own wedding and it’s hard not to think about it. I’m trying to focus on making others around me happy. I would never forgive myself if I treated others this way. I’m not even happy a wedding party because of situarion.

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    Dedicated July 2018
    Mandy ·
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    To be honest, I’m not sure she knows he didn’t what he did. I obviously never told her. I just backed off. It was kind of scary. It took everything inside me of me not to respond to him. I also had to threaten my SO not to respond to him too. He was so mad. I chose we would walk out of this situation with our heads held high knowing we did the best we could. He also blocked and deleted myself and my FH on fb that night. What her husband said was unforgivable at this point and yeah - I can’t imagine being able to fix it after that.

    I hope your situation works out! If I would have invited them I would be worried then would try to do things to get back at me... not exactly what for - being wishy washy and having money issues? I hope your situation is more friendly and works out!

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    Beginner April 2018
    Skallia ·
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    My friend is the same way. We have been friends since 5th grade and being 25 almost 26 now i thought she would be the one person who would be there step by step and side by side. Although i guess having the focus not on her is making her very careless. We always talked about being each others maid of honor but now i don't even know if i want her there. She has always been a but jealous of my FH snd i's relationship even though he takes care of her like she was my sister, but i accepted more from her which might have been selfish on my part. I have just let her take the back seat and only text or call her if i absolutely need too. When i sent her a photo of my ring and calling her to announce that we were engaged she simply texted a thumbs up emoji after rejecting my call and i knew then i should probably not rely on her as my right hand lady. My sister really filled that roll for me thankfully. Her short term boyfriend also texts me nasty things from her phone which she does not apologize for. I know the feelings you have. Its terrible, but if she has that kind of attitude you dont need that extra stress surrounding your wedding. Invite her maybe, but dont let her be a part. Thats what i am doing.
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