The Bridesmaid Burnout
It can be uncomfortable to ask a friend to estimate what your participation will cost—talking about money and generally saying no to things is difficult for many women, and the tradition of being a bridesmaid has veered toward us just nodding and swiping as the requests come in. But it’s vital to get ahead of the situation before you find yourself overspending and performing copious amounts of unpaid (and resentment-building) labor.
“It’s so important to quash the internal and external narrative that we have equating boundary setting, asking about costs, or inquiring about expectations with a lack of care or compassion,” says Leigh Hall, ACSW, a registered clinical social worker at A Good Place Therapy. “It’s a sign of self-respect and authenticity. A great girlfriend will meet your vulnerability with compassion and understanding, not write you off because you didn’t bend to every beck and call.”
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