my ex-boyfriend is inviting me... to his wedding!!!

Philippines
July 21, 2008 10:59pm CST
I had this boyfriend and we went out for three years and now he is getting married! and worst he is inviting me to it! What should be done?
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18 responses
@swirlz (3136)
• Philippines
25 Jul 08
Go. Unless if he has cursed you with bad luck in relationships upon your break-up and now he's trying to show off that he doesn't have that bad luck. You've been together for three years. I'm sure you've been close. Can't you even wish him the best after all you've gone through together? Just like for an ordinary friend, you have to be there on their special day. If any of my ex-boyfriends invite me to their wedding, I'd definitely be there. I'm sure there'll be lots of food afterwards. hahaha. Hey, it could be the last time I'd get to eat with his money. Kidding aside, I think it is best to be there for him. I'm sure he has already moved on, and so should you. As he's ready to start his new life with someone, all unfinished business should be finished. I think that would bring goodluck to the couple. Besides, your common friends would be there. Don't you miss them? And lastly, by not going, you'd make him think that you're not over him yet. Do you want him to think that? Go, and show him that you are really over him and that you're there as a friend wishing him all the best like a friend would.
@swirlz (3136)
• Philippines
29 Jul 08
Wow, thanks for the BR. It's nice to know that you've planned on going. I hope you enjoy it!
@Jezebella (1446)
• United States
29 Oct 08
I agree with swirlz go to the wedding and be there for him. Let him know you are happy for him and want the best for him. My best friend invited her ex to her wedding, and she was marrying one of his best friends. He came and had fun. I think that is a good thing for exes who want to remain friends to be able to do, support each other and go to their weddings when it will happen. And I think if you invited him to yours...he would be there.
• Philippines
29 Jul 08
Hey there. Thanks for this! I've decided to go upon hearing all of your advises. I don't want to be bitter. After all I am finished with him. I would be there to witness their union as their friend. I have been battling this issue to me friends too and like you, they told me to go. Also you are right, we have common friends that I would love to see again. The relationship may have not lasted but the friendship will surely be for last, agree?LOL! Thanks. Hey, I marked you as the best!
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@shooie (4984)
• United States
22 Jul 08
Did you part friends? Was it an ugly split? Do you still love him or have feelings for him? If you still have unresolved feelings then don't go. But if you split and it wasn't a bad split then go and wish him the best. I have gone to an Ex's wedding before. Ya you wish it were you not her but well heck wasn't meant to be or would have been no? Go have some fun. Is water under the bridge.
@shooie (4984)
• United States
22 Jul 08
Am sure they have probbly talked about it and if she really had a problem with you being there am sure you would not have been invited. She probably knows it is water under the bridge and you two are just friends now. Don't read to much into things like this could make you a worried mess. If it worries you to much talk to her.
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• Philippines
29 Jul 08
Thanks. His wedding will be on August 16th and I decided to go, for good old time sake. It won't matter on both sides, I think he invited me because he wanted to share his happiness and I would love to see him on that day be very happy. Thanks for the concerns!
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• Philippines
22 Jul 08
It wasn't really a bitter split but it was not bad at all. We ended up friends and laugh like good old time. Before I used to want him back but I decided to settle of leaving him because it was the best thing to do. i think I should go, but what will his bride might think? She knows me.
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@alokn99 (5717)
• India
22 Jul 08
If you still have not gotten over it completely then so not go for it. But if you have gotten over it and have no ill feelings for him, then go and wish him all the best. If you cannot find the courage to do that just send him a card or a gift.
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• Philippines
22 Jul 08
Im over him but I think it's quite awkward. We've been identified to be together by those people who knew us. Even by his family. I am happy to see him marrying someone he loves. I know he'll feel the same way too. But thanks anyways..
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• Trinidad And Tobago
27 Jul 08
just don't go to that wedding, cause things have a way of happening,you say you are over him so just forget about him and move on with your life.
• Philippines
25 Jul 08
It's up to you. But if you are still hurt of the broke up, why hurting yourself more? If I am in the situation where I am still hurt of the situation, I wouldn't add more. Maybe he was just doing that as compliment for your friendship but I know the feeling of being hurt. If you go over with that feeling and you had moved on and have a new boyfriend now, the decision is yours. Good luck.
@fwidman (11514)
• United States
22 Jul 08
Sounds like you still have not gotten over this relationship and if that is true, you better stay away. If the two of you are still friends and you think you can handle the wedding then you should attend. The best advice? Follow your heart
• Philippines
22 Jul 08
Thanks. You are right, if there is no more strings attached then why should I be worry!
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@dextornap (333)
• India
25 Jul 08
He may be your exboyfriend.... but what about friendship? are you both still friends? I think he called you because he feel that friendshipwith you. So as a good friend go and wish him for his coming life. dont miss it. afterall you got another chance to make strong your friendship.
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@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
8 Nov 08
Did you leave each other on good terms? If yes I don't see any harm in being invited to his wedding. If not I would not bother going to his wedding. © ronaldinu 2008
• United States
22 Jul 08
It really does depend, I think. There are some of my ex-boyfriends whose weddings I would be willing to attend, while others I would not. I would suspect that if he's inviting you, he wants you to be there to celebrate with him, so he probably feels that the two of you are friends. In that case, I'd say go ahead and go. If you had an inclination that he wants you there to show off to his soon-to-be wife, or that he wants you there to make you uncomfortable, then I'd skip it. Or if you dislike the fact that he is getting married, that's another good reason to skip it.
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• Philippines
28 Jul 08
good day.. If you've already moved on. Go look your best and wish him well.
• Philippines
29 Jul 08
kenshi - I love my kenshin
I will! Thanks for the help!
@cmathias12 (1025)
• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
22 Jul 08
I may be wrong but since you have brought this up, I would say you still have feelings for him. If this is the case I would suggest not going. Why put yourself through this. Why would he put you in this kind of predicament? Are you close friends now? What does his soon to be wife think about him inviting you?
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• Singapore
2 Oct 08
go and get over with it.It is best to forget about him and send him a good luck.
• United States
29 Oct 08
So what happened? You went? How was it???!?!
• United States
29 Oct 08
Okay, the wedding is now long since over-- what happened?? You went? How was it? Happy? Awkward? Foolish? Wonderful? Disappointing? Upsetting? Ridiculous? Fantastic? Let the world know the end of the story! THANKS!!!
• United States
27 Mar 09
I would say go for it honey!!! My ex and I remained friends after we broke up (we were young when we dated) and had feelings for him still, I just knew there was someone better out there (and there was and still is)!! I became friends with his friends as well so it all worked out for me. He invited me to his wedding and I decided to attend. My boyfriend was not that excited to go but new I wanted to go. He surprised me by buying an engagement ring early (we knew we wanted to get married) so I could show up with it on!! It was so awesome! I was glad I went to the wedding. I introduced my now finance to him and his friends (who gave me this look like 'are you seriously off the market now?!?!?' Not to toot my own horn or anything but the look on their faces was hilarious). Our hotel room was booked directly next to the bride! I had never met her before the wedding(my ex and I live over 2 hours away so we rarely saw each other anyway). I was upset at first that the hotel had booked our room right next door to the bride's room but soon realized it was great, I got to hear everything she said to her bridesmaids and let me tell you, she is not the brightest crayon in the box... I went to the wedding in the best shape of my life, with a new hot little black dress, new jewelry, new shoes, new make up, and a new clutch. I looked AMAZING as my fiance said (thanks honey)! After the ceremony and wedding (which I admit was a bit hard to swallow) his mother came to me and said "you know he will always love you, he still talks about you..." I was a little speechless at first but glad to know... So as for attending, do it. Don't object or anything during the vows but you will wonder about it later, and no sense in the 'what if', just bring a hot date and have fun!!!!!
@DarkDancer (1011)
• Dayton, Ohio
26 Jul 08
As for me, I have been to 2 of my ex-girlfriends weddings. One I walked in and her mom saw me and said "You know how to use a camera!" and handed me a video camera, I became the official video photographer for the wedding. The other I took still pictures at her wedding, and she liked them more than the photographer that she had actually hired. She suggested to a mutual friend of ours that he hire me for the photographer for his wedding, but I digress.... Anyway, I would say that if you are not comfortable (and it sounds like you are not) don't go. Maybe send them a little gift and wish them well.
@ruby222 (4847)
26 Jul 08
Im sorry but the wisest step to me would be to tear up the invitation and pop it into the bin!!!there is a time and a place for everything,but I see no joy in going to an ex boyfriends wedding!!if you havent quite got over him then it will be very hard for you,and on the other hand it may well upset the bride to be,and thats the last thing you would want to do!!so for everyones sake just put it in the bin,and tell him thankyou but you have somewhere else to be on that day!
@kaytee717 (188)
• United States
28 Jul 08
Reply no and send a gift or go just to get a laugh. Maybe he still wants you as a friend
@Amanda81587 (3042)
• United States
25 Jul 08
Well how do you feel?Are you two on good terms to where it wont feel akward being there? If you feel that you can be happy in helping him celerbrate this happy moment then go on. Obviously he cares about you even if it is a friend way because he wants you to share his big day with you!