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Bridget
Devoted October 2019

i feel like a bad friend

Bridget, on September 17, 2019 at 9:52 AM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 11
I posted a couple months ago about my MOH backing out because of anxiety and depression issues. I was so worried that I had caused her anxiety over the wedding and was totally fine that she didn’t want to be in it. At the time she also told me weddings stress her out mainly because she is a heavier person, single and in her 40s (that’s me too- until I met fh) and she hates the bouquet toss and feels like everyone is stating at her. I told her I understand and we aren’t doing the garter/bouquet because I always hide in the bathroom when it comes up.
So I still sent her invite hoping she might change her mind she still hasn’t sent it back didn’t even mention getting it. When we talk, I don’t talk about the wedding because I don’t want to be that person that the wedding is all I can talk about. On the other hand, she’s never asks a thing about the biggest thing happening in my life. Back when she was still my MOH, I had wanted to go to Florida a couple days for my birthday and told her the dates. I was planning on coming back on a Saturday to make it to my nephews party. I didn’t know at the time that my mom and girls had planned my shower for the Sunday. She freaked and told me I couldn’t go away and told me it was my shower. I’ve always wanted a surprise party and she ruined that. (Everyone else thinks I was totally surprised 😉) She didn’t have to tell me, I was going to be home in time. I have since found out that when they were all trying to contact her to plan the shower- after early on she was all in for doing whatever was needed and she had told them at some point she was coming to even though she lives 1000 miles away- she ghosted them. She didn’t participate in anything. At the time she was still my MOH. We didn’t have the talk until the Thursday before that she wasn’t going to be in it- which means she had no intention of coming or helping even though she was supposed to be my MOH. I’ve been hurt thinking about it but then on the other hand- I’m running out of hands lol- I haven’t suffered from anxiety and depression like she has so I’m trying to let it go.
The other day we’re talking and she’s all excited about having weight loss surgery. I’m so happy that she wants to make this step and a lot of work goes into it I’ve been behind her the whole time. She tells me they want to schedule her soon but she’d rather do it closer to the end of October because she already had pto for my wedding and never canceled it so she can have more recovery time. I just thought to myself well I guess that’s it, she’s not changing her mind and coming. I’ve been trying so hard to be understanding but i just feel so let down by her. She was supposed to be one of my two best friends but can’t be bothered by what’s big in my life. I’ve flown down for surprise parties for her bday and vacations. I’ve been so excited for her nieces and nephews births. I’ve talked to her about her surgery and the process.
I’m sorry I wrote a book, I guess I just needed to vent. I feel like a complete jerk for being upset 😠

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Latest activity by Nicole, on September 18, 2019 at 12:42 PM
  • N
    Master January 2015
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    I don't think you've been a bad friend at all. You haven't showed any hard feelings for her not being your MOH because of her anxiety and you've supported her along the way. You've been more than considerate of her feelings and been a really good friend in my opinion, and she hasn't. Yes, all those things you did for her you should be doing as her friend, but she should also be doing the same for you. If she's your best friend, she should be attending your wedding unless she absolutely CANNOT. I feel like you've done so much for her as her friend and she can't even return the "favor" (called being a good friend) by supporting you as a guest on your wedding day. You have every right to be upset.

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  • Formerbride
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    Aw that is sad. I'm sorry that you feel let down. I would be upset too. It sounds like you were trying to be a good friend to her. I hope your friendship can recover.
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  • Cyndy
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    I think you have every right to be upset. It sounds like you’ve been there for her and have been very understanding and she has not reciprocated. It’s sad that she won’t come to your wedding or even talk about it with you. I hope your friendship is about to continue after this. Good luck.
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  • Yam
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    As someone with anxiety and former depression, she’s being a jerk. No excuses, the only way you get better is to push yourself out of your comfort zone and what better reason than for someone you love? I think she’s being completely selfish. You can’t blame this one on anxiety, she’s been a bad friend. I’ve been housebound before because of mental illness, I’m really not trying to trivialize her suffering. If she wanted to be there for you badly enough she would’ve found a way to make it happen. Therapy, coping mechanisms, something or ANYTHING to be there. I’m so sorry for you, this is heartbreaking.
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  • Catherine
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    I would absolutely be upset!!!! She is being a bit selfish - she is your best friend. I get the stress and anxiety of planning and being in the wedding. but she should still want to be there to celebrate you even if its just as a regular guest and not in the party. I would definitely say something, especially if she has the time off still.

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  • Julie
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    As usual, I completely agree. I, too, have suffered from anxiety and depression. Also housebound at one point. I was still there for my brother's wedding and even gave a speech at his request with 24 hours notice.

    Not everyone is the same, but it seems like she's deciding when she feels like talking to you, which doesn't make her a good friend. And they almost always do a psych eval before that kind of surgery.

    'm glad you vented. I think you're being a great friend, to the point of being too lenient. You haven't guilted her and you're allowed to have your feelings.

    I hope you can resolve this issue, but please don't think that you've been anything OTHER than a great friend
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  • Yam
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    I think what bothers me the most about OP’s friend is there just doesn’t even look like an attempt to be courteous. Don’t make promises you can’t keep, and you simply don’t ghost your friends. She can go see doctors about a weightloss surgery but can’t send a quick text to tell people she’s not coming looks like a complete lack of care for anyone elses’ time. I know even getting out of bed is tough, let alone facing the world, but she did those things for herself, why not her best friend?
    When I was housebound I couldn’t walk to my mailbox, I had all these awful thoughts that I’d be harmed in some way. One day my kitten was hungry, we were out of food and it wasn’t grocery day yet. Store was down the street. Man I sprinted there and back and had a complete meltdown afterwards but I was proud of myself because I pushed aside my own irrational fear to take care of my kitten. It was the first step to recovery. Getting off topic but you get the idea.

    I think OP has absolutely every right to be upset and to feel let down by her best friend. She did let her down.
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  • Bridget
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    Thanks. I was so mad at myself for being upset with her when she’s been going through a rough time. I never let her know I was upset because of her issues. That is the one thing my fh always complains about that I’m always trying to make everyone happy that I don’t think of me.
    Thank you all for letting me vent. I’ve been debating saying something like oh I was really hoping you had reconsidered and decided to be a guest but I’m afraid it might come out snarky. Plus I probably should have said it when she mentioned having her surgery around my wedding. I just need to breathe and enjoy these next 39 days. And if I don’t take her call we’ll then I don’t. 🤷🏼‍♀️
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  • Julie
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    I understand more than you know. It takes 30 seconds to text someone. I remember back when T9 was the way to text. Even then it would take maybe five minutes 🤔
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  • Julie
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    Don't be. You're great. Don't change. Ride the wave ❤️
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  • Nicole
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    I think you have every right to be upset. you have done everything you can to accomodate her and not over burden her with your wedding. Honestly, you sound like a wonderful bride (in a bridesmaids perpsective) low key and chill Smiley heart


    I appreciate that you are being understanding of what your friend is going through, but from an outsider perspective, she doesn't sound like a good friend. Yea, the mental illnesses may cause her to distance herself, have less energy for parties/planning and whatnot. But that doesn't excuse her not even asking you about how planning is going. The fact that she openly said oh I have the PTO i was going to use for your wedding, means she is aware about the wedding (hasn't absent mindedly forgot (i do this)). She seems a bit self absorbed and I think you should take a minute to reflect on previous times in your friendship.


    has she been there for you in the past or has she done this before when things are about you - making them all about her.


    I don't want to encourage you to end your friendship by any means....just take a second to look back on the full relationship.


    I hope this helps some Smiley heart Also, feel entitled to your emotions and don't feel guilty for being upset over this.

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