the "bridesmaid to friend breakup" pipeline | Internet Analysis
Tue Feb 03 2026
Let's discuss female friendships, the complex dynamics of bridesmaids, and why so many friendships end during / after a wedding!
TIME STAMPS:00:00 - intro1:23 - the fantasy of the perfect girl group3:30 - the social media of it all4:19 - bridemaids are SO sorority-coded5:07 - how do you actually pick your bridesmaids??7:47 - thanks, Opera!9:26 - insecurity, comparison, and jealousy10:27 - not enough friends for bridesmaids?14:38 - the demands of being a bridesmaid16:35 - bachelorette party culture & bach trips18:53 - is a 5 day bach trip too much?? (just say no?) 27:50 - the unique pressures of bach / group trips29:59 - the corporate communication style32:10 - the bridesmaid to friend breakup pipeline!!33:57 - you're just not that close anymore35:29 - high pressure situations reveal the cracks36:20 - you dropped all your friends for a man!!38:09 - final thoughts
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Let's discuss female friendships, the complex dynamics of bridesmaids, and why so many friendships end during / after a wedding! TIME STAMPS:00:00 - intro1:23 - the fantasy of the perfect girl group3:30 - the social media of it all4:19 - bridemaids are SO sorority-coded5:07 - how do you actually pick your bridesmaids??7:47 - thanks, Opera!9:26 - insecurity, comparison, and jealousy10:27 - not enough friends for bridesmaids?14:38 - the demands of being a bridesmaid16:35 - bachelorette party culture & bach trips18:53 - is a 5 day bach trip too much?? (just say no?) 27:50 - the unique pressures of bach / group trips29:59 - the corporate communication style32:10 - the bridesmaid to friend breakup pipeline!!33:57 - you're just not that close anymore35:29 - high pressure situations reveal the cracks36:20 - you dropped all your friends for a man!!38:09 - final thoughts