| Palestrina |
01-25-2013 08:36 AM |
OP, I thought your initial post was fine - I knew you were venting but I also saw your maturity in it. In fact you mentioned that others had warned you about this "friend's" negative tendencies but since you had never witnessed it before you were friends with her regardless of what anyone else said. That's maturity on your part for sure.
However..... let's face it - she's shown her true colors now hasn't she? The words "With friends like that who needs enemies?" come to mind. You've gotten some great advice here from most people. If I were in your shoes I would definitely meet with her and work on your friendship. But I would also opt out of the wedding politely because planning a wedding gets more stressful as the date gets closer, not less stressful. And if she's being bridezillaish this far off from the wedding then I feel sorry for her bridesmaids as the date approaches. It looks like you've dodged that bullet!
Also, if you do continue to be friends with her I would be careful around her. It seems like she has the capacity for inflicting pain and I'd never be as trustful of her as you once were. Maya Angelou once said "When people show you who they really are, believe them."
Good luck on your weight loss and your certification. Go teachers!
Regarding petty women: Women are sensitive, caring and compassionate. For that reason alone we are also more susceptible to being hurt. Getting upset over a friendship is human nature for those who are caring people.
|
