In my 30s, I dedicated countless days, finances, and emotional energy to attending friends' weddings and related events as a solo attendee. Being single during this time intensified my feelings of loneliness and financial strain, especially around lavish weddings, where I sought to look my best yet ended up feeling isolated. As I transitioned into my 40s, I realized I now see friends less frequently and regret not cherishing those wedding moments more. My experiences reflect a blend of social obligation, personal longing, and the bittersweet nature of celebrating love as a single individual.
Crying during weddings made me feel like a laughingstock, but deep down, I was just longing for a love like the couples shared.
As I watched my friends get married, I was reminded that while I supported them, I was painfully aware of my solitary life.
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