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Just Said Yes September 2020

No Friends :(

Jessi, on August 4, 2018 at 11:27 PM

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My fiance and I have no friends. None. We have an 11 year age gap. He's an introvert, I'm not, but all my friends disappeared after my breakup with my ex. We'll have no friends to stand up, attend stag party/ bachelorette party/ shower, or attend our wedding. It breaks my heart and makes me just...
My fiance and I have no friends. None. We have an 11 year age gap. He's an introvert, I'm not, but all my friends disappeared after my breakup with my ex. We'll have no friends to stand up, attend stag party/ bachelorette party/ shower, or attend our wedding. It breaks my heart and makes me just want to wait but I don't know if we'll ever make friends to come. I guess I just want to know how you make friends? How you've met new friends, or rekindled old friendships and became close again. I'm just so sad about it. Really takes the fun out of wedding planning. I desperately want to get closer to people but don't know how Smiley sad help.

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  • K
    Just Said Yes August 2022
    Kristen ·
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    You guys don't need friends i'm 21 and praying God to find an introvert only child man just like me. Most people especially my age don't get me but I do get along pretty well with my collegues who are 10 year older than me. Let's be real most of the time having a tons of friends at a wedding is only asking for trouble since most of the time they're only snakes... Who ends up bashing behind your back your wedding ceremony and sleeping with your husban behind your back just saying ... Y'all just need God and yourself and you's will create a wonderful family Smiley smile
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  • Jessica
    Devoted March 2021
    Jessica ·
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    SO my fiance is still friends with all of his childhood buddies. There's like 15 of them.

    I was in an abusive relationship with someone for 7.5 years before him and amidst the breakup, my ex bribed the "friends" I made with concert tickets, flights, vacations, etc. to desert me. Mind you, most of them were girlfriends of his friends, so it's understandable they'd side with him....

    Anyway, with my lack of my trust in people in general, I just have ONE best friend (lifelong, hopefully!) that will be by my side on my wedding day. She's the sister I got to choose.

    I had a lot of anxiety over my fiance having like 9 guys next to him on our day, and me just having one friend by mine. The thought that it would make me seem unfriendly or crazy kept me up at night.

    But when I finally expressed my fears to my fiance, I was met with the most beautiful response. He said he didn't care what other people thought and that I could have one person by my side, but that we could just keep it to a best man and maid of honor. And we're doing just that.

    I think by not having a huge bridal party, it'll be far more romantic and personal. We'll have the closest people by our sides on our big day and we can't wait.

    Wishing you the best!!!

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  • Anna
    VIP October 2020
    Anna ·
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    Well my FH is pretty much in the same boat. He asked my bridesmaid’s husband to be his Best man, but I will at least say they hit it off. I kinda had to stop him from asking another of my friend’s husband to be a groomsman, but I did ask that friend to be a bridesmaid (for logical and good reasons) and so I think it would just be weird.


    I have a lot of friends though I do kinda rank them between best friends, close friends, and acquaintances. And then there’s also how I know them and this is where I’ll actually get to my point. I’m going to guess that maybe work wise, you don’t have coworkers to invest in a friendship with? This is the first job I’ve had in a while where I feel like I’m friends with several coworkers. Church is also where I have a lot of friends and family through, but I know not everyone is religious.
    So what hobbies are you into? Meetup is an app/website used to join up with people that are into various things. I’ve really only used it for running groups, and running is how I’ve met and made so many friends over the past 6 years (granted not all of them I still consider friends, some come and go). Also do you or would you consider volunteering with an organization. That’s another way to meet like-minded folk.
    But I don’t think you need to have friends stand up there with you. It can be just the two of you. (I did tell my FH, I thought he should at least have a best man, but that’s because I knew I was having my 3 girls and I didn’t feel right with him standing there alone.)
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  • Nahnie2552
    Dedicated October 2020
    Nahnie2552 ·
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    You're in a perfect spot and this is totally normal. As we get older, our friendships tend to dwindle down because we're not as socially involved in activities outside of work. Don't feel bad at all!
    -Your wedding - Elope somewhere magical and beautiful for just you two. I say a Disney Cruise or Sandals resort. Get a really great photographer to capture that intimate yet beautiful moment.
    -Making Friends - You can personally join a social club, church, volunteer organization or sports club. Its a great way to make connections with folks who also want to make friends. Pick a small group because its easier. You're also on a platform where you can easily make friends ... Wedding Wire!Don't worry; everything will be beautiful and ok.
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