Something that you will have to get used to in your adult years is marriage. At some point, the hook-up culture will get boring and dating will seem pointless if there isn't a "finish line." Even if you are determined to be that person who stays single for their entire life, your friends will at some point get married and you will probably have to do something for them.
Now, I know that this can be extremely scary. Someone you care about is jumping out of the young adult swimming lane and dive bombing into the actual adult ocean. They will start picking houses for the long haul, and saving for the perfect honeymoon, and pretty soon relying on their swimming partner more than they rely on you. But here are five tips so that you don't drown when this wave crashes down on you.
1. Calm Down
Obvious one, but this is not the end of the world. The person your friend is marrying makes them happy, which should make you happy. Therefore, take a breather and relax. There are so many worse things that could have happened. So your job right now is to write all the cute little status updates and post the perfect friendship Instagram pic. Guys, this might be a little different for you, but just kind of roll with it.
2. Listen To All The Insanity
Wedding planning is easily worse than final exams, and probably way more money out of pocket than you'd expect. So you need to listen to your friend as they go on about the differences between yellow and butterscotch, and how maybe cobalt blue is better than dark blue, because yes, there is a difference. At this point in time, you will want to kill them, but know they aren't doing this on purpose... well maybe they are because they secretly hate you, but then why would they tell you about their wedding in the first place?
3. Suck It Up
If you get to be part of the wedding party you will do things you hate. For me, that is wearing make-up. I absolutely hate it, but it made the bride happy, so I did it. I also got to look like Santa for a little while, which was pretty great. When your friend is getting married, you will need to do everything they ask of you. That means trying on all 20 outfits they recommend and trying to find something that matches their color pattern. This day has nothing to do with you. You are a pawn in the master plan of things.
4. The Guy Is Pretty Awesome
Though the groom is taking your friend, they are probably awesome. Though not as awesome as you, they somehow won your best friend's heart and that is all that matters. As time goes on you will soon be plotting together to surprise and annoy you friend, so you might as well become his new best friend. Plus, now you have a constant spy on your friend: use this to your advantage.
5. Some Things Never Change
Though your best friend is taking this step out into the world of adulthood, some things will never change. She will still be able to talk you off a cliff, and tell you terrible jokes. Most importantly when you finally find the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, you get to cling onto them and ask for the right path to take.
