Bitter Party of One

I don't want to be bitter, I swear. But it's just overwhelming at times.

There are things that simply annoy me as a single woman, particularly a 30+ single woman. Sometimes I am frustrated at the lack of consideration that many have for single people; sometimes I am completely appalled at the discrimination; and sometimes I am just plain sad that we aren't treated with the same respect as our "coupled" friends.

Let me give you an example...

Last week, I received an invitation to a friend's wedding. We are friends through a larger group of friends, 90% of whom have a significant other (ie. married, engaged, etc.). For whatever reason, I did not receive an "and guest." To put it mildly, I have been beside myself (as is sometimes the case with things of this nature).

Now, I assure you that budget has absolutely nothing to do with it, and even if it did, perhaps she should have been a little more thoughtful when selecting $10+ invitations OR having a shower that cost more than any wedding I would ever have.

Remember, I am a SOUTHERN woman, and in MY South, we do not discriminate against single people at weddings. I chose many, many years ago to never attend a wedding alone again. Weddings are about celebrating couples, so why would you ever deliberately ask someone to come alone? It seems extremely hateful and cruel to me, especially when the other ten friends in our group will all be there with their significant others.

So, what is a single girl to do?! Well, go and visit my Caribbean friend of course.