I told my maid of honour the truth about their partner. Now I'm out of the group.

Friends · Madrid

Side A (age 58)

I sat on it for 9 months. When I finally said it, I said it once, privately, with no advice attached. I've been out of the group chat since.

You said it once and then everyone knew, which means it went further than me. I didn't need protecting, I needed one person who wasn't managing me.