My cousin and I were really close as children. Since we reached adulthood though, we dont see each other or even text/speak to each other on phone. Weve just drifted apart unfortunately. I maybe see her once a year when I bump into her in our hometown when im down there despite us only living around 20 miles away.
Four days before Christmas shes getting married. We have known about it for around 4 months, but as time is getting nearer, with Christmas coming up im just really struggling to be able to financially afford to go. I would have to stay over in a hotel at the wedding which is expensive, also drinks there would be dear, and then the outfit. Its all so bloody ridiculously expensive. Also, there will be hundreds of guests there, so theyre not going to miss me are they?!
Ive told my cousin I cant go for financial reasons, and now ALL my family has thrown a major strop at me. I feel really guilty and now im feeling immense pressure to go. Also, if I dont go, will I regret it not seeing her walk down the aisle? I dont know what to do! Dp told me to tell them to stuff themselves as im not particularly close to any of them, but the guiltiness at ruining my cousins big day is overwhelming.