Dear Simone,
My best friend in the whole world is getting married in 6 months. We have known each other since the
ninth grade. We are now in our thirties, and I am still unmarried. I truly want to be happy that she has found someone to love. I am just so jealous of her! I feel positively awful about the situation. She has of course, chosen me as the maid of honor. So, it is my responsibility to throw her a bridal shower and take care of little duties to help her out. It is very hard planning her shower and smiling at the dress fittings with these feelings. Should I remove myself as maid of honor?
Always a bridesmaid
Dear Always,
It is quite normal to be occasionally jealous of another person for an abundance of reasons. Jealousy is an emotion that can occur unexpectedly in anyone. Being happy for someone else is difficult when you are not happy. Jealousy usually occurs due to some sort of fear. The fear of never meeting someone to share your life with is legitimate. However, you must remain in your friend’s wedding.
There are particular moments in life when one must pretend to be happy. A best friend’s wedding is one of those moments. Laugh loud and smile big every time you are in her presence. Also, increase your daily activities to reduce idle mind syndrome. Remember, we are not judged in life by how well we do things we enjoy.
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