Wedding Plans In Jeopardy After Bride-To-Be’s Bestie Drunkenly Exposes The Truth About Her Fiancé
A few years ago, Lady Gaga sang, “It wasn’t love, it wasn’t love, it was a perfect illusion…”—a line that hits home for many men and women. We’ve all been there: thinking our love is real and mutual, only to find out it was one-sided. That kind of emotional shock can feel like your whole world is crashing down.
Today’s story, shared by Reddit user u/HoodiexTA, is a powerful example of relationship struggles before marriage. Just weeks before her big wedding day, the bride-to-be faced a heartbreaking decision. Her best friend tried to warn her about the man she was going to marry. But instead of clarity, it created a serious dilemma—should she choose her 3-year romantic relationship or her 11-year friendship?
When it comes to wedding decisions, relationship red flags, and trust issues, the truth is often complicated. Sometimes, there’s no easy way out—only a tough choice between love and loyalty.
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The author of the post is going to get married in two weeks after dating her fiance for 3 years
After the bachelorette party, the author’s best friend got tipsy and decided to ‘take the lid off’ the fiance
So the woman found herself at a crossroads, and decided to ask netizens for advice and support
The bride-to-be, known as the Original Poster (OP), had been in a committed relationship with her fiancé for three years. But just two weeks before the wedding, everything changed. After her bachelorette party, her best friend—let’s call her Lucy—stayed with her at an Airbnb. That night, Lucy had too much to drink, and out of nowhere, she broke down in tears.
When OP asked what was wrong, Lucy revealed a shocking secret that would turn her world upside down.
According to Lucy, the OP’s entire relationship with her future husband, Erwin, was based on a toxic bet. Years ago, Lucy and Erwin had briefly dated. After they broke up, Lucy made him a bold offer: if he could win over another woman (OP) and get her to say yes to a marriage proposal, then he would prove himself trustworthy—and Lucy might consider getting back together with him.
Hearing this, OP was completely stunned. Her love, her engagement, her wedding plans—it all suddenly felt like a lie. When Erwin came back from a trip the next day, she confronted him at the airport. Erwin admitted that yes, Lucy had said those things in the past—but he insisted it meant nothing and that he truly loves OP. He said he wants to build a life with her and has always been honest about his feelings.
Now, OP is stuck in an incredibly painful and confusing situation. Was her entire relationship just part of a cruel game? Or was Lucy, her best friend of 11 years, simply jealous and manipulative? The emotional betrayal left her feeling devastated—like she had been played, lied to, and humiliated.
Desperate for guidance, she turned to the internet for advice, hoping that strangers might offer clarity on how to move forward from such a heartbreaking discovery.
According to Irina Matveeva, a certified psychologist and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) specialist, this situation looks like a classic case of jealousy and emotional manipulation.
“It seems to me that the bride’s best friend was simply trying to ruin her wedding out of envy,” “Even if this so-called ‘bet’ happened in the past, real feelings can still grow from it. I’ve seen similar situations many times in my practice.”
Irina adds that the most important thing is to ask one key question: Was the fiancé loyal throughout the relationship? If the answer is yes, then this is likely just a toxic move from the friend to create drama and mistrust. “And honestly,” Irina continues, “if this was truly important, why wait until just days before the wedding to speak up?”
Online Reactions Support the Fiancé
Most people who read the original Reddit post seemed to support the groom, Erwin. Many felt he was being unfairly judged based on something said years ago. One commenter, a man, suggested that when guys want to do something romantic but are afraid of being teased, they sometimes call it a “bet” to protect their ego. This doesn’t mean they aren’t sincere.
Signs of a Toxic Friendship?
The bride later revealed that Lucy had called Erwin multiple times right before the wedding was announced—but he never answered. Some readers believe this may have triggered Lucy to lash out and reveal the “truth” in a dramatic way. Was it a warning, or was it emotional sabotage?
Moving On With Confidence
Thankfully, the story ends on a positive note. The bride decided to focus on her relationship, trust her partner, and leave the drama behind. “From this point on, all decisions will be between Erwin and me,” she wrote.
So now we ask you—what do you think about this emotional rollercoaster? Was it a red flag or a friend’s cry for attention? Should the bride cut ties with Lucy or give her a second chance?
Let us know your thoughts below!
People in the comments mostly assumed that it was the author’s ‘bestie’ who got envious and made a last-ditch effort to break them up
