My friend is getting married but why do I feel like this?

@vycess (1588)
Saudi Arabia
July 17, 2012 7:14am CST
My guy friend who has been closed to me and really know a lot about me is now getting married and I should be happy for him but the feeling I'm feeling now is different. I don't know, it's hard to explain maybe it will pass, in due time.
13 responses
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
17 Jul 12
Just like what other mylotters wrote, maybe you are in love with your close friend and that is the reason why you have that odd feeling right now. Well, that happens for many others- don't show it. Be happy for him, you are not meant for each other. I am sure the right one will come soon
@vycess (1588)
• Saudi Arabia
17 Jul 12
Yeah right, "you are not meant for each other" this statement is still in my mind now. Yes, I should be happy and I already give my congratulations and wishes for them. This feeling will be gone in time.
• Philippines
17 Jul 12
hi vycess, I have a girl friends and we are all single then suddenly one of us got a boyfriend recently I felt sad and happy at the same time cause I know that we will have only short time or we will rarely see each other cause she found a boyfriend now. maybe you just feel like this. unless what you feel is more than friends happy mylotting
@vycess (1588)
• Saudi Arabia
17 Jul 12
Maybe? I have felt something for him before but just ignored it and be friends with him. Maybe that's one of the reason. I also felt what you are saying from my other friends but this feeling is not the same at all.
@ddaguno (3107)
• Philippines
17 Jul 12
i'd bet that you are single. you're probably not in love with your friend but you might be jealous that he is getting married and moving on while you are staying single. well, hopefully just as you said it... it will pass
@jricky1 (6800)
• China
19 Jul 12
Everyone may feel the same as you.Coz it's hard to say that once your close friend is not single one and should take some responsibilities.I feel like sad and maybe i should also build a good family and it's normal for every people.Isn't it? Just keep right attitude and be happy.
• Philippines
17 Jul 12
Maybe because your too attached to this friend of mine, and you're not used to it that he would be having his wife soon.
@nyssa102 (748)
• United States
18 Jul 12
Much good and awesome responses to your query, vycess. I believe most of the posters speak from their experience and speak much truth. it's quite possible that you do not know how you are going to fit into the new relationship arrangement. I mean, he's getting married and will not be spending that much quality time with you. also, there might be the feeling that she might not wish to share you with him. As for myself, I like it when a man has women friends, I like a man who likes women. However, that is me. Perhaps you are picking up vibes from his future wife that is making you uncomfortable. Maybe it is she who does not want you there, in a relationship with him, and you can sense it? Who knows. Only you know the try dynamic of everyone in the group. Much luck to you
• Philippines
17 Jul 12
You probably afraid to be neglected since he will start his own family soon. Don't worry you could still ask him for a chat or help since you are close to each other. As you mentioned, the feeling you're feeling is different perhaps you have a special feeling for him? not really sure. Anyway, take care and just be happy for him.
• Philippines
17 Jul 12
you feel the pressure that other people has their happily ever after while you are still waiting for price charming. just snap out of it. you don't need to feel the pressure that at this moment you are single. things needs time. you will find yours in time. just keep dating people.
@kkaria309 (297)
• United States
17 Jul 12
It could be that you are in love with him but did not realize until now. Or, the more probable answer is that you are just not comfortable in losing that place in his mind and heart to someone else. Guys make really great friends to girls, I know, but when a guy gets married, whether he like it or not, he is going to have to shift all his priorities to make room for her new wife at the top. I am really possessive about my friends too, but it is not to the extreme that I would feel a little uncomfortable about their marriages. But I know that I will feel bad when I call and they don't have time, when they used to have so much time to talk to me before. It's going to happen, so you should be happy for me, and find some new friends to fill the extra time.
• Kochi, India
17 Jul 12
You are not going to lose your close friend after his marriage.You cannot take as much liberty,thats true.I think You should also get married soon,if you feel lonely.I don't know if you are/were in love with him,if thats the case,you should have told him long ago. You should be happy for him.
• India
17 Jul 12
Befor marriage always the things are going on in our way.After marriage lot of liabilities on our shoulder.Your friend got married and you are still single so you are feeling like that.But when you married you will feel the same feeling of your friend.Keep in touch with him whenever you feel free. One loss another gain that is life.
• Philippines
17 Jul 12
I understand how you feel. You have been very closed and the idea that he will get married is disturbing you. Maybe you are thinking on the changes that will happen after the wedding. Expect that he has lesser time for you and maybe there are more important things that he has to do first before you. But don't worry, you'll get over this feeling. Just be happy for your friend..
@Shavkat (137189)
• Philippines
17 Jul 12
I think it is normal to feel jealousy, since both of you were friends for a long time. In contradiction, some people misinterpreted the friendship, impulses leading to beyond being best mate. In my own interpretation, you had developed the affection beyond true friends. Could be it falling in love with your guy friend?