Mine would be WEDDINGS, not even my own necessarily!
I've lost 1 short-term intense friendship years ago because at the time I couldn't afford to travel down for the first of multiple bridal showers, so I got cut off immediately.
I'm on the brink of being cut off by a long term friend due to utterly bizarre bridezilla behaviour.
As long as people have a lovely time for one single day, it's worth sacrificing every thing else for, including their guests mental wellbeing? Seems bonkers to me.
Now, onto my own wedding. Future MIL insisting that we have the big beautiful traditional wedding day that she wants, as she works in the 'wedding industry' and has it all planned out for us. Feel like I'm being held to ransom by her, it's unbelievable.
Is it so bad to elope and have a nice peaceful day? Without needing 2 years of everyone else's time, effort and money in order to have multiple get togethers, hen do's and a huge wedding that no-one is really that arsed about and that the couple can't truly afford?
I absolutely despise weddings now and growing up never thought other people's and my own wedding would have such a sh*t impact on my life.
On the flip side, our dog has absolutely had a positive profound impact on my life and I wouldn't be without her. Coming from someone that was a cat person, I didn't really expect that I would ever be a dog owner, let alone fall in love with her the way I have!
Also, TEA. Where would I be without tea?Late bloomer, but now I love a nice warm cuppa, and the social element of being able to grab a warm drink with a friend and have a good chat. Squash doesn't quite cut it. Not sure why it took me so long!
So, tell me what unexpected things have shaped your life for good/ bad?
Again this is completely light-hearted this time, I realise this may be a trigger for people with traumatic experiences. Sending love ❤️