High school student dreads start of school year
Dear Amy: I've been dating my boyfriend for two years now.
I am one of four daughters and my sister is currently planning her wedding for November. It has been a year-long stressful period for everyone in the family.
I am constantly asked how I'd like my future wedding to be and my answer has always been "stress free."
I don't want anyone there except my dogs and my future groom.
Each time I respond to someone in this way, I'm given the stink eye and basically labeled selfish for imagining a wedding that does not include my friends and family.
I mean no disrespect to any of my loved ones, but I also don't want to plan an event I can't get behind.
Am I truly being selfish for wanting a low-key day? I feel I'd be facing repercussions should I decide to go through with my plans.
-- Wondering Someday Bride
Dear Someday Bride: If you are old and mature enough to promise to be with another person for the rest of your life, then you are old and mature enough to handle whatever opinions others have about the way you choose to do it.
Elopement is a legitimate choice.
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