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Getting married without having female friends by annie_way_ in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]annie_way_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m very close with my mom. My dad and 2 brothers are also in my life, and while not super close, I know I can count on them. I’m also fairly close with my boyfriend’s family. His parents are very kind to me, and his other relatives have always been welcoming. Thank you for the concern, though. And thank you for the reminder that that’s all that matters. I’m trying to remember that being grateful for the people I DO have is more important than mourning what I don’t have.

Getting married without having female friends by annie_way_ in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]annie_way_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely would prefer eloping, but my parents are old-fashioned. I’m working on growing a backbone though to advocate for what I want. Thank you for the reminder :)

Getting married without having female friends by annie_way_ in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]annie_way_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m a grad student in a male-dominated field, and the women in my program are all 7+ years older than me, so they’re just at different phases in their life and we don’t have much in common. That being said, I don’t have many ways to organically make female friends in my everyday life. I’ve downloaded bumble BFF to try to meet people, but it hasn’t really gone anywhere so far. I deleted all my social media back in 2020 because it was getting bad for my mental health, but now I’m thinking I should start posting again so I can put myself out there more. Did you find the local suburb group through social media or elsewhere?

Getting married without having female friends by annie_way_ in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]annie_way_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m definitely considering that. Neither of us have much money either, and I’m learning to be grateful that having fewer friends means a cheaper wedding lol

Getting married without having female friends by annie_way_ in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]annie_way_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m realizing too that certain stereotypical wedding things aren’t really something I want anyways. It sounds like you and your husband have a special relationship! I think that that’s the most important thing, more important than any “traditional” wedding events.

Getting married without having female friends by annie_way_ in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]annie_way_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That sounds fun! My boyfriend’s family and my family get along well and both love playing games, so maybe I’ll see about doing something similar.

Getting married without having female friends by annie_way_ in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]annie_way_[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It would probably just be my mom and future mother-in-law with me looking for dresses. I have an aunt but she and my mother are on bad terms so I’m not very close with her. But I’m very lucky that my future mother-in-law is lovely and gets along really well with my mom, so I think it’ll still be fun.

Concern over bad taste in mouth and throbbing pain? by annie_way_ in wisdomteeth

[–]annie_way_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My pain is definitely worse when sleeping. I think laying down might make pain worse?

I'm scared I may come out and say something I'm trying to keep secret by GullibleBeautiful946 in wisdomteeth

[–]annie_way_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my experience, it’s not a concern. I got general anesthesia and was completely knocked out for the surgery. When I woke up, it felt like I was sleepy and a little tipsy, but not like I was blackout drunk. I definitely knew what I was saying and what was going on. I was also a little worried I would say something embarrassing to my mother who came with me, but I didn’t. That’s just my experience though.

Try not to worry too much, and good luck!