The majority of the time, weddings are stressful events. On the one hand, they represent the coming together of two people in the holy bond of matrimony. However, they also signify the moment when secrets begin to come to light. Are the people you spend your time with genuinely interested in being your friends, or are they just your buddies for personal benefit? Put otherwise, is your friendship one that can withstand the most trying circumstances or is it merely one of convenience? The woman i…

Remember Your First Love?

Pick Me, Choose Me

Wing(wo)man wonders.

Gals before pals.

The individuals you select to surround yourself with are your closest companions. No one forces you to stay in a relationship with a person you dislike. However, what happens if the relationship is obviously one-sided? Do you try to repair the relationship that you cared so much about, or do you give up and let it go? The bride in the following story is upset and wants to know if her response is appropriate. To put things in perspective, OP has worked extremely hard to organize her wedding and…

Bridezilla era is back.

The joining of two people under the holy vow of matrimony is referred to as a wedding. A joyous occasion that, in theory, ought to signify a day full of love and happiness. But what happens if the lovely bride is already turning into a bridezilla a year before the wedding even takes place? The story that follows, however, is from a concerned future sister-in-law. OP's brother, who is now engaged, has asked her to be a bridesmaid. At first, OP felt happy and privileged to be a part of her future…

There are many different ways to make a living. There are various fields one might explore while seeking a quick fix or a career. Having said that, what would happen if someone's whole financial strategy consisted of taking advantage of others? The story below tells the tale of a frustrated young lady who refuses to see gold-digging as commonplace conduct. To put things in perspective, OP comes from a middle-class household, but her cousin—who we will refer to as Rachel for the purposes of this…

Offensiveness took the cultural route this time.

When Your Bestie Is Your Ride or Die

When a bride picks you to be a maid-of-honor, you should be delighted, honored, and thrilled at the thought that the bride couldn't imagine going though her big day without you by her side. However, what happens when somewhere across the line, you no longer feel like a maid-of-honor, but merely a maid? Well, the story down below is an account of a frustrated made-of-honor. OP's best friend has finally gotten engaged and is excited about the idea of marrying her one true love. However, between t…

Goodbye boys, hello besties.

Weddings don't always have to be stressful, but they often are. One would think that a wedding and the days leading up to it are among the happiest occasions of a person's life, given what they truly stand for. The story below is an account of a puzzled former bridesmaid. To be clear, OP is set to get married. Her friend got engaged soon after she did, and they met to discuss their upcoming nuptials. Both women provided support and direction to each other during the entire process. However, thi…

Have You Been Friendzoned? We've All Been There.

Participating in a friend's wedding generally means one of two things. First, it indicates that you are extremely well-organized. Secondly, it may suggest that the bride values your friendship so much and therefore couldn't imagine getting married without her closest friend by her side. Both of these explanations are incredibly flattering, regardless of how they relate to you and your situation. However, what happens if the bride goes too far, her expectations are not met, and, to be honest, yo…