I should have got married today

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Five and a half months apart, would have been our wedding today. Retreated to a weekend by myself at home to cope. My lovely friends & family been messaging & FaceTiming to check up on me & keep me occupied. It's been thoughtful of them and am touched but exhausted at having to keep my emotions in check. Hate bursting into tears at random moments.

For context it's the closed borders between where I live (British Isles) and him in England that has made it impossible. We had our wonderful future planned & his relocation. Been 3 years long distance finally coming to an end but fecking Covid put paid to that.
Looking at another year at least now, he's waiting for fast track surgery in UK that's been put on hold till god knows when, so it's kinds buggered up our life,
I'm just so sad tonight.

Sorry to hear that, OP. Wish I had something helpful to say, but I hope things eventually work out.

I am so sorry for you. My dd's Dad lives on the Isle of Man and he hadn't seen her since February until last week when he was allowed to leave but will need to quarantine for 14 days when he gets back. She would usually have been there for 10 days at Easter and 4 weeks of the Summer holidays plus he would have been over for a few weekends in between. It has killed them both spending so much time apart. All I can say is that I hope your day is amazing when it happens and that you have a wonderful future together. This virus has caused mayhem everywhere. Sending you the best of luck

Thank you so much. It's just kinda hitting home now. We've both been trying to remain upbeat, he's my best friend & Husband to be. Adore & look after each other.
It's shittiest day for me. Chronic health issues prevent me going to UK.
My only daughter is due a baby in next few weeks, my first grandchild. impossible to leave island, with 14 days isolation at mo upon return, as she's due to drop anytime. Would never forgive myself if I wasn't here or stick in isolation.
Yes Bad times, Hello 👋 it's same place Isle of Man 🇮🇲 which is closed to non residents.

My heartfelt sympathies to you and your daughter. The regulations here are mighty tough, but they work. We here are in unique situation of zero distancing, masks, schools have been back. Fairs, music venues all open & we have freedom. It's just the border controls that are difficult to bare.