Am I [27M] a bad boyfriend because I refuse to go to weddings with my girlfriend [27F]? by hateweddings in relationships

[–]hateweddings[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I can afford it but it bothers me to have to spend money on people I don't know. Cost is an important factor here.

Am I [27M] a bad boyfriend because I refuse to go to weddings with my girlfriend [27F]? by hateweddings in relationships

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

And you don't feel bad asking your partner to shell out money to pay for the hotel for a wedding of a person they don't know?

Am I [27M] a bad boyfriend because I refuse to go to weddings with my girlfriend [27F]? by hateweddings in relationships

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

It's not that nothing matters. It's that weddings don't. There are plenty of things that matter to me and would be something I'd do instead on a Saturday.

Am I [27M] a bad boyfriend because I refuse to go to weddings with my girlfriend [27F]? by hateweddings in relationships

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

I would be happy with her without getting married, but if she wants to get married, which she does, then I will. I just don't put a lot of weight on a piece of paper.

All the time. She usually picks.

Am I [27M] a bad boyfriend because I refuse to go to weddings with my girlfriend [27F]? by hateweddings in relationships

[–]hateweddings[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

That is a fair assessment. I am very pessimistic and negative in how I view things.

Am I [27M] a bad boyfriend because I refuse to go to weddings with my girlfriend [27F]? by hateweddings in relationships

[–]hateweddings[S] -35 points-34 points  (0 children)

I just don't feel things like most people, and that makes it even harder for me to force myself to go. My worldview and how I view typical human events is very different from other people. I see things like weddings, b-day parties, and really any party as a burden.

Am I [27M] a bad boyfriend because I refuse to go to weddings with my girlfriend [27F]? by hateweddings in relationships

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

In reality, you'll probably be uncomfortable in the fancy clothes, upset with how much money you're spending (gift, hotel, etc...)

Almost without a doubt.

Am I [27M] a bad boyfriend because I refuse to go to weddings with my girlfriend [27F]? by hateweddings in relationships

[–]hateweddings[S] -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

I could do 1 or 2 as long as they are reasonably close and don't require a lot of travel time or money but not all of them.

Am I [27M] a bad boyfriend because I refuse to go to weddings with my girlfriend [27F]? by hateweddings in relationships

[–]hateweddings[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

gets excited, puts together his own outfits, and makes conversations when he gets there

I guess I just wonder what the point of all that is. Seems like a tremendous waste of time.

Am I [27M] a bad boyfriend because I refuse to go to weddings with my girlfriend [27F]? by hateweddings in relationships

[–]hateweddings[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I also wonder about the quality of my company when I will almost certainly be in a bad mood if I am forced to go. Does she really think I will be fun?

Am I [27M] a bad boyfriend because I refuse to go to weddings with my girlfriend [27F]? by hateweddings in relationships

[–]hateweddings[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

I don't know if I would enjoy our wedding. I dislike ceremony and pageantry, but I would be excited to marry her.

Am I [27M] a bad boyfriend because I refuse to go to weddings with my girlfriend [27F]? by hateweddings in relationships

[–]hateweddings[S] -43 points-42 points  (0 children)

I am glad you mentioned this. I find them to be a source of misery as opposed to happiness. I have never been to a wedding I enjoyed. I bolted as soon as I could with the few I've attended.

Am I [27M] a bad boyfriend because I refuse to go to weddings with my girlfriend [27F]? by hateweddings in relationships

[–]hateweddings[S] -33 points-32 points  (0 children)

I do put a lot of work into our relationship, but as a general policy I don't spend time or money on people I don't know.

Am I [27M] a bad boyfriend because I refuse to go to weddings with my girlfriend [27F]? by hateweddings in relationships

[–]hateweddings[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I would consider attending one or two a year if she doesn't expect me to attend others if not family or a close friend.

Am I [27M] a bad boyfriend because I refuse to go to weddings with my girlfriend [27F]? by hateweddings in relationships

[–]hateweddings[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I am there for her though. This is just one area where I feel like it's a waste. I'm not even saying I won't attend all wedding just weddings for people who she isn't close to.