Stop talking beind my back

1-800-Bridesmaid

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This week: A bride finds out that her bridal party is talking badly about her in a group text. She has no clue how to handle this.

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Dear 1-800-Bridesmaid,

I'm getting married in just 6 months, and what should be the happiest time of my life has turned into a complete nightmare. I thought I was being the perfect bride by covering all the major costs for my bridesmaids, but little did I know that they were talking badly about me behind my back.

My cousin and bridesmaid, Roxy*, showed me a group chat where the bridesmaids were talking shit about me. My maid of honor, Elyse*, who's been my best friend since childhood, was complaining about how much work she had to do and how unappreciated she felt. The other bridesmaids agreed with her and made snide comments about my wedding choices.

But that's not all. My future sister-in-law, Rachel*, was also in the chat, criticizing everything from my dress to the venue. She even something along the lines of how her brother could do better than me and she has hope the wedding doesn’t happen. I was devastated to read those words from someone who's supposed to be family.

I can't believe that these people who I trusted would betray me like this. I've always been there for them, and this is how they repay me? I'm so hurt and angry that I don't know what to do. Should I confront them? Drop them from the wedding party? I'm afraid either choice will only make things worse.

I feel like I can't trust anyone anymore. I'm starting to dread my own wedding day, which breaks my heart.

I never thought I'd be writing a post like this, but here I am.

-Liz

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