The months leading up to the wedding can be stressful and taxing. Therefore, even if it defies convention, some decide to elope or, in the opposite case, organize a last-minute wedding ceremony attended only by their closest friends and family members. The story below is an account of a confused friend. The original poster (OP) talks about how he went to the ‘costume party’ and found out that it was, in fact, a wedding ceremony. As soon as OP learned what was happening, he ran to the groom and…

Friendship betrayals are legit like breakups. The pain you endure when you find out a friend has been talking badly of you behind your back is unlike anything else. A hurt bridesmaid took to r/aita to discuss an incident that had happened while she was accompanying her good friend to shop for wedding dresses. Her friend Shelly was getting married, and being the good friend she was, the bridesmaid came along to help her pick out a dress. Unfortunately, things quickly went south after Shelly hand…

In romantic relationships, it's important for each partner to be able to have their own friends and interests. And if they are interested in things you aren't, that's okay, as long as you are supportive of them. You can't forbid your partner from doing something completely harmless just because you don't like it. That is the perfect way to unnecessarily ruin a marriage, kind of like what this husband is facing right now. He took it to the internet because he's torn about his behavior. His wife,…

Trust is the cornerstone of all relationships, romantic or platonic. A friendship cannot last a lifetime if it is not based on a solid foundation of trust. Having said that, how would you respond if your closest friend accused you of having an affair with her husband? Would you make every effort to disprove her, or would you accept that your friendship has ended and head your separate ways? A puzzled woman is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) is a married woman with a close…

Friendship is one of the most valuable relationships in life because you give everything to a friend and they want nothing in return. How would you feel, though, if, after years of platonic friendship, you were forced to miss one of your best friends' weddings just because the blushing bride-to-be was jealous of you? The story that follows is about a disappointed female friend. For a long time, Mathew and the original poster (OP) have been close friends. Together, they faced the difficulties of…

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Does a friends with benefits relationship ever work out? That's the million-dollar question.

There are a lot of myths regarding friendships between people of different genders. Some believe that relationships between persons of different genders can never last, while others believe that they can last forever. The story that follows is an account of a frustrated friend. For the past twenty years, the original poster (OP) has been friends with the same childhood pal. But recently, the childhood friend started dating a girl who doesn't tolerate having OP around. Therefore, matters deterio…

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“My mom is my best friend.” -Baby Spice

Now this is too far

Do We Need Men Really?

Female friendships have great sway and impact. If we really, truly love you, we would stop at nothing to ensure your well-being. There's nothing like the genuine love between two friends who truly care about each other. Having said that, in the post below, a Redditor raises a key question that we have all been thinking about but have never dared to ask: 'What's a sign or trait that makes you want to be friends with another woman'. As I perused the post, I came across a lot of heartwarming, insi…

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Wedding drama appears again

Weddings are often accompanied by drama, and there is not much you can do about it. Somedays I am really grateful that I got married young and at least managed to finish with all that drama pretty early in my life. That being said, I get that weddings can be dramatic events for the bride and the groom because that day is one of the most important days of their lives. What I do not get, is why other people care so much about weddings that are not their own. For example, if I have a friend that I…