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laliz (original poster new member #38267) posted at 5:53 PM on Wednesday, September 11th, 2013
I thought I might gather some advice from the SI community. My friend is "getting married" next month but just found out this morning that her partner has been cheating on her with someone from her graduate school cohort this past summer. (I write "getting married" because they actually married in NY last fall as a same-sex couple, but will be having a ceremony here next month on their one-year anniversary.) Technically, they are already married, but the event next month is the real deal: white dress, bridesmaids (which I am one), reception, etc.
I'm meeting her for lunch soon, and I'm wondering if anyone has any advice? My plan is just to listen and lend support as she's in the JFO stage. I feel like she's in a pressure cooker of stress given the usual anxiety of a wedding looming over her head, and now with this news....yikes.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
Me: BS (36)
Him: WS (40)
DD: 1/27/13
Status: We are living as roommates
aesir ( member #17210) posted at 5:59 PM on Wednesday, September 11th, 2013
I'm afraid if they are already technically married, I don't really have much advice, as the upcoming ceremony really has no long term implications one way or the other. Just try to be as supportive of her circumstances and decisions as you can.
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laliz (original poster new member #38267) posted at 6:06 PM on Wednesday, September 11th, 2013
Just try to be as supportive of her circumstances and decisions as you can.
Good advice, thanks!
Me: BS (36)
Him: WS (40)
DD: 1/27/13
Status: We are living as roommates
Simple ( member #18814) posted at 7:32 PM on Wednesday, September 11th, 2013
Being supportive doesn't mean bad-mouthing the partner just so you know. Just listen, say you're here for your friend and for the marriage. That way if they do R, you will still be considered a friend of the marriage.
Hope that helps.
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1Faith ( member #38975) posted at 7:36 PM on Wednesday, September 11th, 2013
Just be there and let her know that you understand the hurt and betrayal she feels.
She has to decide whether it is worth going through with the ceremony.
Is her partner at all remorseful or ?
You are a good friend. Give her an SI hug.
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Skan ( member #35812) posted at 8:07 PM on Wednesday, September 11th, 2013
You might consider steering her here to the site for support. She truly has JFO and is going to need all of the support possible. Assure her, if you steer her here, that same sex couples are more than welcome. And if you don't want to out yourself, tell her that a friend told you about the site when they were going through a similar situation. It's true you seem like a friendly sort to me and I am sure feeling friendly towards you! 
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laliz (original poster new member #38267) posted at 11:56 PM on Wednesday, September 11th, 2013
Thank you all for your feedback-I'll post and reply more later tonight when I have more time, I just wanted to give you all a shout out and say thank you for taking the time to write!
Me: BS (36)
Him: WS (40)
DD: 1/27/13
Status: We are living as roommates
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