I mailed wedding invitations that featured a photo of my fiancé and me to my three closest friends, and then, unexpectedly, they all decided to back out.
I was overjoyed to finally share my wedding invitations—with a lovely photo of my fiancé and me—with my three dearest friends. Instead of the excitement I anticipated, however, I was met with silence, and soon enough, each of them began to withdraw using weak excuses. It was clear something was amiss, and I was about…