My college best friend was getting married. We went to university together. Her future husband was stationed there so she was expected to marry him and move abroad.

My college best friend was getting married. We went to university together. Her future husband was stationed there so she was expected to marry him and move abroad.

It’s possible to picture it. It is a dream that every young girl has, and my friend was already living it. My life and prospects were far worse than my friend. I was insecure and had just ended a toxic relationship. I also didn’t have a reliable source of income. I survived on what I could afford to eat.

Despite this, I was still able to be happy for and with my friend. She was a wonderful, caring young lady who deserved happiness. She was kind and generous with her food, giving me a lot of it when I was hungry.

Several people tried to compare me with my friend. Some people suggested that I could have been married if I hadn’t ended my relationship. It didn’t achieve its goal of making me feel guilt or envy. Instead, I took advantage of the few moments I had and supported my friend as best I could. Her wedding was a great success, all praise to God.

Competing with friends is bad. Even though we may be friends, the paths and times that we use to reach certain milestones might differ. Be aware of this fact and you will find serenity.

My dream man was the man I married in a casual wedding just a few years after graduation. But it doesn’t matter as my marriage is a fairytale. It is hard to believe that I could have done more to deserve a man who loves me unconditionally and makes me happy. My spouse adores me. There is nothing I don’t want or can’t get. Nothing!