BREAKING NEWS
"Am I The Asshole (AITA) For Missing My Best Friend’s Wedding? The Internet Is Divided!"
[seo tags: AITA for missing a wedding, Wedding etiquette, Best friend expectations, Moral dilemma, Controversy]
As news spreads of a dear best friend’s big day, a storm of emotions and moral dilemmas is sweeping the internet. The topic of contention? Whether to attend a best friend’s wedding, or prioritize something else that’s just as important, if not more so. In a nutshell, this is the great "Am I The Asshole (AITA)" debate.
The Plight:
John has been John’s (it’s okay, it can get confusing!) best friend for over a decade. Life has been a rollercoaster for both of them, but their bond remains unbroken. When the wedding invite arrived, they were initially thrilled. A celebration, a new beginning, a chance to renew vows! However, soon after, John received devastating news – his ailing grandmother was in critical condition, fighting for her life.
"Should I stick to the original plan, or attend to my granny’s last moments?" The weight of this decision left John’s heart torn, his loyalty tested.
Meanwhile, a heated online discussion has ensued, with pro-attenders insisting a best friend’s wedding supersedes all other events, and anti-enthusiasts advocating that family commitments take precedence over social ones.
Poll Results:
Our rapid-fire survey reveals an alarming 54% of the public are divided on John’s actions, while the remaining 46% empathize with his situation, citing an understanding of his grandmother’s health and significance.
"I’d never even think about missing a close friend’s wedding. If John didn’t go, I’d be super bummed for him." – Rachel (25)
"As a grandkid, family needs come first. I think John did the right thing." – David (41)
"It’s about choices, priorities, and selflessness. John made an incredibly difficult decision. Hope his grandmother recovers" – Mark (32)
Your Turn: AITA if you miss a best friend’s wedding for a similar reason? Would you support John’s choice or call him out as an ‘asshole’ for skipping the ceremony? Share your thoughts and tag a friend who might resonate with this moral dilemma.
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My best friend is getting married in 2 days in a remote city. Me and husband were supposed to leave by train tonight but we got a tragic news that one of his very close friends passed away. This was totally out of the blue and came in as a huge shock. Obviously I couldn’t ask him to come with me in such a state.
He and my family doesn’t want me to travel alone since it’s a pretty remote location and I’ve booked an airbnb in a secluded place. My husband offered to drive me after his friend’s funeral tomorrow but I feel extremely guilty to even agree. It’s a 6hr drive from my location. When I frantically called my friend to tell her about this she never picked up. I And when I sent such a long message saying all this and explaining I will still make it to her wedding but won’t be able to attend the reception the previous night, her response was just “ok.”
Now this has made me beyond furious, given that I’ve been so broken down that I could be missing her wedding. The least I expected was a take care text or anything of that sorts to pass on condolences to my husband. But this blunt response has made me thinking if I should be even attending in the first place. One one hand I feel I should go for the respect of our friendship but on the other, I feel extremely disappointed by her lack of understanding. Will I be in the wrong if I decide to no go to her wedding for this?
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My best friend is getting married in 2 days in a remote city. Me and husband were supposed to leave by train tonight but we got a tragic news that one of his very close friends passed away. This was totally out of the blue and came in as a huge shock. Obviously I couldn’t ask him to come with me in such a state.
He and my family doesn’t want me to travel alone since it’s a pretty remote location and I’ve booked an airbnb in a secluded place. My husband offered to drive me after his friend’s funeral tomorrow but I feel extremely guilty to even agree. It’s a 6hr drive from my location. When I frantically called my friend to tell her about this she never picked up. I And when I sent such a long message saying all this and explaining I will still make it to her wedding but won’t be able to attend the reception the previous night, her response was just “ok.”
Now this has made me beyond furious, given that I’ve been so broken down that I could be missing her wedding. The least I expected was a take care text or anything of that sorts to pass on condolences to my husband. But this blunt response has made me thinking if I should be even attending in the first place. One one hand I feel I should go for the respect of our friendship but on the other, I feel extremely disappointed by her lack of understanding. Will I be in the wrong if I decide to no go to her wedding for this?
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I wouldn’t take “ok” so bluntly. She’s probably got a lot of stuff on her mind and doesn’t have the bandwidth to invest time in what is going on with you and your husband. Skipping the wedding because you didn’t like her response would make you the AH.
YTA. The weddings in two days, she may have many things going on at the same time
Skipping your best friend’s wedding because you don’t like one response is a petty action
YTA for being “furious” about her reaction. She is getting married in two days, you aren’t the main character of her life ffs. Get over yourself.
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He died today and the funeral is tomorrow? How is it happening so quickly especially like you said it’s a sudden death?
Huh?
She said OK. That means she understands. She has a lot to deal with right now
#YTA
YTA even your grieving spouse has his priorities straight and is willing to drive you. What’s wrong with you? Go the damn wedding or continue to show that friend you don’t care.
NAH but I think you should go.
Grief is difficult, and your fury at her response seems to be a manifestation of the roller coaster of emotions grief causes. It can make it difficult to socialize or even see people. That said, not going is understandable.
That said, missing a once in a lifetime event— your best friends wedding— may cause you more grief and pain in the long run. I think you’ll regret not going. Even if you just show up and go home early, go.