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AIBU to be annoyed at my husband over something that happened at my sister’s wedding?

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Springsunshine28 · 21/09/2026 14:02

I was one of the bridesmaids at my sister’s wedding. We were walking down a slope, and another bridesmaid was ahead of me. She was wearing high heels and was struggling a bit to walk down, so my husband, who was at the bottom, helped her.
I was coming down after her, and my husband could see me. He actually signalled to me to wait, and then went back to help the same bridesmaid again.
This is what annoyed me. He had already helped her earlier, and when he saw me coming down, I assumed he would come towards me next, especially as I'm his wife. Instead, he chose to help her first again and told me to wait.
I don't think he was necessarily doing anything inappropriate. She was genuinely struggling in her high heels, and perhaps he was simply being a gentleman and helping her.
But I still felt a bit annoyed that he saw me and chose to help her first. Maybe it's completely irrational, but I couldn't help thinking, "I'm your wife standing right here!"
AIBU for feeling annoyed about this, or was he simply being helpful and I'm making too much of a small thing?

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BusterGonad · Today 02:01

I get it, the Op obviously feels her needs are overshadowed by others. I expect her husband is a very helpful man to others but not so much to his wife, she's probably left doing it all alone. I'm guessing this is probably one of those instances where he looks so helpful and lovely to everyone else and she's stood there navigating it alone.

MrsHench · Yesterday 21:19

You're definitely not being unreasonable!
What was he thinking? You should be his priority. If it was a senior member of the family like granny or even auntie then fair enough but not a young lady.
Hope you gave him what for?

CommentHere · Yesterday 19:46

Your husband sounds like a lovely gentleman.

stymaster · Yesterday 18:05

FFS.

Boomer55 · 23/09/2026 09:21

Seems a lot of drama about nothing. He was helping someone that was struggling. Unless you were struggling, it’s fine.

Chocolateistheanswer2026 · 23/09/2026 09:18

I'd be happy that I have a considerate, thoughtful husband and certainly wouldn't be upset that he helped someone else before me. It's not like he left you stuck on a hill while he went off to the reception with a bridesmaid!

ColadhSamh · 23/09/2026 09:03

Dalston · 22/09/2026 05:38

A lot of people clearly don’t ‘get it’ but I do. My ex husband would be there like a shot to help other people out, offering courtesy that was never shown to me. I think that may be what’s going on here. If so there’s much bigger problems and this is red flag behaviour.

Yes there could be another side to this but like many other threads on here the pile on starts early from the mean girls. It's sad that it has turned into a bullying and piss taking thread.

There may be genuine reasons for @Springsunshine28 concerns but will we ever know? It is probably something she has been thinking about, wondering if it fits into a pattern of behaviour and has thought she would ask on an anonymous group. Instead of asking for more information and recognising that OP may be anxious or unsure the game playing starts and the 'fun' begins.
This behaviour has become more frequent on here. It's sad that what should be a supportive safe space has become nothing more than an extension of the playground for some.

PUGMEISTER21 · 23/09/2026 07:36

Floppyearedlab · 21/09/2026 14:03

Silly idea to wear shoes you can’t walk unaided in. Everyone knows weddings involve a lot of standing and walking.

Divorce him

JustSawJohnny · 22/09/2026 19:39

I'm sure he expected you to just be reasonable and know he's coming back for you rather than acting like a foot stomping princess.

Zanussiforme · 22/09/2026 19:25

Lots of men behave like this prioritising an attractive woman and excusing it as being polite. No wonder you were displeased. You should have called him out in public at the time in a joking manner

FreddysFingers · 22/09/2026 17:29

I think he was just being polite and chivalrous to the other bridesmaid, and signalled for you to wait so he could help you afterwards, having 'dropped off' the lady he was helping to a suitable setting where she wasn't struggling in her heels. I wouldn't read too much into it.

Livpool · 22/09/2026 12:26

bunnypenny · 21/09/2026 16:11

You do understand that ”i’m sorry you felt that…..” isn’t actually an apology, it’s the opposite and actually blames the OP for her (odd) reaction?

Which is what she deserves

Silverbirchleaf · 22/09/2026 12:15

LeedsLoiner · 22/09/2026 12:10

He's obviously having an affair with one, some or all of the bridesmaids, and possibly the bride.
Get your ducks in a row and LTB!!

And the groom?

theneighbourgotmycake · 22/09/2026 12:12

LeedsLoiner · 22/09/2026 12:10

He's obviously having an affair with one, some or all of the bridesmaids, and possibly the bride.
Get your ducks in a row and LTB!!

wisest post 😂

LeedsLoiner · 22/09/2026 12:10

He's obviously having an affair with one, some or all of the bridesmaids, and possibly the bride.
Get your ducks in a row and LTB!!

FromaBubblegumTree · 22/09/2026 11:28

Anyone getting Teletubby vibes with all these people going up and down steep hills?

Libra24 · 22/09/2026 11:17

Did you want your husband to come and help you and then you both overtake the woman who was struggling? And then him go back to help her?

I think you are overthinking it. I can see how it might have been a bit, oh nice one pal, for a split second.
But that's your insecurities and not someone truly doing something offensive. If he's an all out letch and ladies man and often leaves you stood like a lemon whilst he goes and man handles other women at events, then you probably already know that you have a bigger problem. .
But if he genuinely just felt a bit of social pressure to help and mishandled it in the moment, or even thought let's get this one out of the way so I can help and then stay with my wife... You should let it go.

His whole character would come into play for this to be decided as a real wrongdoing. With the detail you've given, can't really say he's done much wrong. Perhaps next time shout, "unhand my husband you unstable wench" so they both know it's unacceptable. ..the other lady probably just thought oh god how embarrassing and was glad for 30 seconds she wasn't left to fall on her face. I doubt she writing fan fiction about your husband as we speak.

KilkennyCats · 22/09/2026 11:09

Springsunshine28 · 21/09/2026 14:48

He was helping the same bridesmaid on 2 different occasions.

She had two goes down the hill she was unable to walk down unaided? Hmm

Ally886 · 22/09/2026 10:30

Springsunshine28 · 21/09/2026 14:48

He was helping the same bridesmaid on 2 different occasions.

Why is it when an OP is told she's wrong they immediately finds themself unable to answer questions?

5128gap · 22/09/2026 08:21

Its pretty obvious he intended to help you as well, just finished helping her first.
Honestly, if this is the sort of thing you dwell on, then unless your husband is habitually untrustworthy around other women, then you need to address your possessiveness. Because in a healthy relationship, most women would be pleased their husband helped people, not see it as a sleight or threat.

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SpunkyOchreSnake · 22/09/2026 07:47

Your poor husband 🤦🏻‍♀️

OrdinaryGirl · 22/09/2026 05:45

Haven’t RTFT, but clearly the issue isn’t the issue. What else is going on with the relationship OP?

Dalston · 22/09/2026 05:38

Springsunshine28 · 21/09/2026 14:02

I was one of the bridesmaids at my sister’s wedding. We were walking down a slope, and another bridesmaid was ahead of me. She was wearing high heels and was struggling a bit to walk down, so my husband, who was at the bottom, helped her.
I was coming down after her, and my husband could see me. He actually signalled to me to wait, and then went back to help the same bridesmaid again.
This is what annoyed me. He had already helped her earlier, and when he saw me coming down, I assumed he would come towards me next, especially as I'm his wife. Instead, he chose to help her first again and told me to wait.
I don't think he was necessarily doing anything inappropriate. She was genuinely struggling in her high heels, and perhaps he was simply being a gentleman and helping her.
But I still felt a bit annoyed that he saw me and chose to help her first. Maybe it's completely irrational, but I couldn't help thinking, "I'm your wife standing right here!"
AIBU for feeling annoyed about this, or was he simply being helpful and I'm making too much of a small thing?

A lot of people clearly don’t ‘get it’ but I do. My ex husband would be there like a shot to help other people out, offering courtesy that was never shown to me. I think that may be what’s going on here. If so there’s much bigger problems and this is red flag behaviour.

MrsLFii · 21/09/2026 22:08

You’re being utterly unreasonable. He was being a decent person and helping those who needed help in the order they got to him. He didn’t just leave you hanging, he was coming for you next. Hardly any need to stomp your high heels and expect him to drop everything else the second you needed him.

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