Is it normal i hate attending weddings?

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The older I get I despise attending weddings. And while yes, I’m still single, my feelings have nothing to do with my relationship status.

To start I come from a large family with many first cousins. Most no longer live local and you travel at least 2 hours for some. I hate traveling far if it’s just for a wedding. For some travels I did take a extended stay for a vacation. Others I just view as a lost weekend.

Also everything these days are so damn expensive. I used to not feel this way, but I hate giving gifts for weddings. While selfish I hate even more to be part of a wedding. The cost to just get a clothing is like $350, then the cost of getting a hotel, then the gift, etc. I hate feeling this way, but I’m being honest.

I think I want a very small wedding if the day ever comes. I don’t want a groomsmen or a burial party.

Edit: To add some balance I was asked to be a best man for a wedding in 2024, I was honored.

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Based on 6 votes (5 yes)
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  • olderdude-xx
    1 year ago

    I stopped attending weddings except for the closest of friends and immediate family decades ago. The people I have a real relationship with.

    No one has ever really complained about that.

    My personal wedding a decade ago only had immediate family and the closest personal friends for both of us. I think total attendance was between 25 and 30 people (I have 7 brothers and sisters)

    It was small... and meaningful.

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  • DADNSCAL
    1 year ago

    Just send a present, with your excuse that you have a prior engagement. I don't like weddings either.

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  • 1WeirdGuy
    1 year ago

    Reminds me this one time in mexico my dad got too drunk and crashed some poor mexican ppls wedding dancing with the bride

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  • SkullsNRoses
    1 year ago

    If you’re not close with them why do you bother going? They would probably understand why someone they see once every 2 years doesn’t want to pay hundreds of dollars to attend their destination wedding.

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  • Cliche1234
    1 year ago

    I hate crowded place.

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