Caught the bouquet @ age 42

readytosurf

Ten years ago, I was that girl involved in a serious relationship, looking to get married, settle down, have kids, and the whole cookie cutter plan. Things didn't work out like the fairy tale. Fast forward. Here I am at 42 with a great job, a house of my own, a pair of cats, and male friends who find me to be the bees knees. I have a good life. Here on MFP only because my weight seems to be the one thing I have trouble keeping in control. (Fast food addict and emotional eater = bad combination)

I'm still romantic, but it would have to be pretty special before I'd be inclined to inflict all my secret single behaviors on someone at this point.

I'm a lot of fun, too. Been a butterball bridesmaid more times than I care to say. I've managed to avoid catching the bouquet at over a dozen weddings I've attended. Until this year. Didn't even know the plan was to toss it to the seated attendees right after the vows until the thing was in my lap. Shock. Anger. Dismay. Frustration. Ugh.

Weeks later, I'm still irked. Here's this tradition started in order to keep a community having parties and marrying off neighbors and friends. I get it. But nowadays, not everyone wants marriage. Can't a spinster stay that way? Part of me rather enjoys calling up different guys for different reasons. B likes to go to movies. A is better to socialize with my friends. M is a ton of fun to go drinking with. S is more romantic than any of them. I can't imagine finding all of that in one guy.

The problem is that I believe in omens. I've had some pretty amazing things happen in my life and I'm a firm believer that things happen for a reason. So, now what??? What possible reason is there for this??

Any suggestions?

sunkisses

The reason for this? Gravity. Chance. Pick one. Or both.
If you enjoy your life, then continue to do so. I believe you're overthinking this. Have fun!