tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883263011548393946.post2729401920568333221..comments2023-07-04T09:58:32.905-04:00Comments on My Tales of Life and Love After Divorce: GUEST POST: Saying "I do" While My Friend is Saying "I Don’t Anymore…"Divorced Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740271601866523220noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883263011548393946.post-62687173635212815282014-02-13T03:11:05.343-05:002014-02-13T03:11:05.343-05:00Thank you for this post. Indirectly it's helpe...Thank you for this post. Indirectly it's helped me resolve something I've been struggling over: whether or not to ask a close friend to be a bridesmaid at my upcoming wedding (I was her only bridesmaid at her wedding) while she and her husband are in the initial stages of thier divorce. My gut has been to honour our friendship by inviting her to be a part of the wedding in a less emotionally intrusive way, something to which she would feel free to say no to. I have been a party to the months long agonizing they have both done over whether to save thier marriage or divorce, and while they are both relieved to have made the choice to divorce it is heartbreaking. I want her to feel loved and valued by me, but after reading your super insightful post I think I will do it another way. And also, selfishly or not, I think as a bride it's important for those in the bridal party to be able to support the emotional chaos :-) of planning a wedding.o. But you have helped guide me to my own answer. And I thank you for writing about this. :-)Sharonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883263011548393946.post-44169518354122408542013-09-05T16:00:21.791-04:002013-09-05T16:00:21.791-04:00A great idea for a guest post! I can only imagine ...A great idea for a guest post! I can only imagine how difficult this must have been for you and for your friend, but from the post you can see straight away that you are very close and care for each other. You are very lucky to have a friend like that.SingleandDivorcedhttp://divorcedandsingleblog.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883263011548393946.post-31046136367867758242013-09-04T09:37:07.181-04:002013-09-04T09:37:07.181-04:00Thanks! It was definitely an emotional roller coas...Thanks! It was definitely an emotional roller coaster for me, as I was so happy for Nora and wanted to be supportive, but simultaneously was feeling sad and sorry for myself. Despite my own struggles, being part of her wedding was a great experience.Divorced Katnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883263011548393946.post-54719530595128537142013-09-03T23:45:45.250-04:002013-09-03T23:45:45.250-04:00I saw this linked at Super Sunday Sync and came to...I saw this linked at Super Sunday Sync and came to visit because I like to read the blog. I'm so happy to see your guest post. I imagine it would be very difficult to not be on an emotional rollercoaster in such a situation, and you seem very supportive of one another. That's a very nice thing!mail4roseynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883263011548393946.post-26187021721285273282013-09-02T17:29:37.805-04:002013-09-02T17:29:37.805-04:00Thanks Eme. It was really interesting for me to re...Thanks Eme. It was really interesting for me to read Nora's post.Divorced Katnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883263011548393946.post-42964260628614705902013-09-02T17:29:13.931-04:002013-09-02T17:29:13.931-04:00Thanks Arlett! Nora and I have a strong friendship...Thanks Arlett! Nora and I have a strong friendship, and this post shows why. Thanks for stopping by!Divorced Katnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883263011548393946.post-22542242677887662632013-09-02T16:22:43.816-04:002013-09-02T16:22:43.816-04:00Some good insights.Some good insights.Emenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883263011548393946.post-84463812680752113162013-09-02T15:13:13.645-04:002013-09-02T15:13:13.645-04:00I'm visiting from Super Sunday Sync. This is ...I'm visiting from Super Sunday Sync. This is a great blog post/guest post. <br /><br /><br />I have never been married. I have been singled for about 4 years now and am looking for my Mr. Right. In that time I have watched other friends and family find their Mr. Right and or have children. It can be rough and full of mixed feelings when you are dealing with your own emotional situations at the same time as a friend is experiencing the opposite. <br /><br /><br />I love reading about how as the bride you were aware and considerate of your feelings and how your friend was careful not to let her emotional state bring down your important moments. <br /><br /><br />You both were there for each other and taking care of yourselves simultaneously. No wonder you are such good friends.Arlett R. Hartiehttp://www.chasing-joy.com/noreply@blogger.com