SingleScenes
by Sarah Smart
Q. I introduced a desperately lonely girlfriend to an old college friend, and when they became engaged, she stopped speaking to me. Now, they’re getting married, and I have not received an invitation to the wedding. I’m too hurt. But I’m mostly puzzled. Should I call and confront her as to why? … Or, just chalk it up to another bad experience? The mystery is driving me crazy.
A. You should call her, (but not to confront her) and ask her one question. “Did I do something to offend you? If so, may I know what it was?” She could be hurt by some unknown thing that you did or she could be just plain ungrateful. But you won’t know until you ask. If you don’t like her answer, forget about it and move on.
Q. I’m getting ready for a wedding, and I have a dilemma. I have two best friends, and I can only choose one maid of honor. I know if I choose one, the other one would be deeply hurt. Frankly, I do prefer one over the other, because she’s my closest confidante. What can I do?
A. If you have a sister, choose her instead and no one will be angry. If not, choose both. Weddings are no longer traditional…you can do whatever you want.
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