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Just Said Yes September 2020

Jealous bridesmaids

Hannah, on December 2, 2019 at 4:36 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 1 12
Hello! I just recently got engaged in August and we are planning a wedding for next September! I couldn’t be more excited I’m marrying my high school sweetheart that I have been with for five and a half years(: I have noticed since we got engaged my friends have not been excited with me. This came as a surprise because they had always talked about how excited they were to plan with me. My friend about a month later tells me she went home to her boyfriend and told him they’re getting married, he had been on the fence about this for a while and she shared with me before this that they weren’t in a hurry. I am happy for them but I feel like she isn’t happy for me. She came back the next day and said that he had proposed. I was excited for her and we talked about celebrating. For a few months she has been acting as though we are more enemies than friends. This hurts my feeIings because I don’t understand why we can’t both have our happiness. My fiancé picked out my ring for me and I am so in love with it but every time she is around she whispers to other people at work about how she won’t wear hers to work because it will get dirty (in the medical field) this may sound like a choice but the way she says it I know she’s picking on me about mine. She makes rude comments about how we shouldn’t feel like we need a big wedding when that is what we have always wanted because family is important to us both. Should I say something to her because I don’t understand why loving your future spouse should be a competition.

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Latest activity by Jennifer, on December 2, 2019 at 3:39 PM
  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
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    I think of you say something she'll just deny it plus it could cause tension. If she makes a downright, straight up rude comment then say something. Some people do get jealous. I never acted that way but I'd be lying if when my friends were getting married I didn't have my jealous moment. Emotionally it can be hard to be fully happy for someone because most people also want their day. I think she could be more mature. You can talk to her if you want to but honestly I just feel like she's not going to flat out of it how she feels and then she's like may take it the wrong way. As long as she is doing her duties as bridesmaid I would just let it go. Don't let her get you down at the end of the day this is your big day it's a beautiful moment and just focus on that.
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  • Jess
    Expert October 2019
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    I would have a conversation with her. It’s one thing to be jealous but to be back stabbing and making jabs at you isn’t cool and i personally wouldn’t feel comfortable having that person stand with me on my big day. it’s your big day, people who love and support you are supposed to stand with you and by her actions she’s doing neither of those things.
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  • Simone
    Dedicated April 2021
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    I probably would ignore her and refrain from telling her why if my personal business. I would have a talk with her if the behavior keeps continuing after a few more months.
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  • Cher Horowitz
    Master December 2019
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    She doesn't sound like much of a friend. I would quit sharing wedding details with her to start with. I personally think a heart-to-heart is really important. Be kind but direct and ask her what's up!

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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
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    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
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    I agree. It might allow her the space to admit her jealousy over some aspect of of your wedding, then hopefully she can let it go and be supportive of you. Plus, you can set some boundaries (I really need your happiness and positive support right now) that if her behavior continues you can let go of the relationship at some point.


    I lost a friend while planning (and I’m in my 40’s! And she had already been married/divorced). She started pulling away from our group and later said she had a work trip during my wedding and couldn’t attend. Haven’t heard from her since.
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    Just Said Yes September 2020
    Hannah ·
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    Thank you!
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    Hannah ·
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    Thank you I just feel really put down every time I do talk about it, good advice!
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    Hannah ·
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    Thank you!
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  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
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    I am sorry because this should be a happy day for you. I would just not say anything to her because if she cannot be fully happy then do not include her in discussion of your happy moment.

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  • Jennifer
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    I'm going to be a little blunt: this girl is not your friend. This girl is an immature "mean girl" who can't stand to not be the center of attention, so she is trying to horn in on your time in the spotlight. Definitely do not discuss the wedding with her anymore.

    Is she one of your bridesmaids? She sounds toxic, and I think your wedding and life in general will be less stressful without her trying to one up you all the time.

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    She is a bridesmaidSmiley sad I am now regretting that decision as she hasn’t been very supportive. How would I ask her to step down if she’s already bought the dress?
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  • Jennifer
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    That's a tough one! Honestly, if you don't want a relationship with her anymore, and really don't want her as a apart of your day, ask her to step down and offer to pay her back for the dress. You have to be prepared with an honest answer as to why you are asking her step down, as this is a friendship ending move. You also have to be 100% sure of your decision!



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