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Alright, let’s gab about this “three times a bridesmaid” thing. You know, they say if you’re a bridesmaid three times, you ain’t never gonna get hitched yourself. Sounds like a load of hogwash to me, but folks been sayin’ it for ages.
Where’d this crazy idea come from anyway? Well, some say it’s an old wives’ tale, somethin’ passed down from your grandma’s grandma. Like, if you ain’t snagged a man by the time you’ve helped three other gals down the aisle, well, honey, you’re outta luck. They used to say, “Twice a bridesmaid, never a bride,” but seems like folks upped the ante to three now.
I heard tell it started way back in the 1500s. People figured if you’d been a bridesmaid three times and no fella had taken a shine to ya, well, you were just meant to be alone. Kinda harsh, if you ask me. Times were different back then, though. Womenfolk didn’t have as much say in things.
- Is there any truth to it? Shoot, I don’t know. Seems like a bunch of hooey to me. Just ’cause you’ve helped your friends tie the knot don’t mean you’re doomed to spinsterhood. I know plenty of gals who were bridesmaids more than three times and still found themselves a good man.
- But what if you’re superstitious? Well, if you’re the worryin’ type, maybe you start to sweat a little after that third bridesmaid gig. You might start thinkin’, “Oh no, is this it for me? Am I gonna be single forever?” But don’t let it get to ya. There ain’t no magic number, I tell ya.
Now, some folks say it ain’t about bad luck, it’s about somethin’ else. Like maybe you’re always the bridesmaid ’cause you’re too busy helpin’ others and not focusin’ on your own love life. Or maybe you’re pickin’ the wrong kind of fellas, always chasin’ after the ones who ain’t lookin’ for nothin’ serious. That ain’t got nothin’ to do with bein’ a bridesmaid, that’s just bad luck in the romance department.
And get this, I even heard someone say this whole thing started with an advertisement for mouthwash! Can you believe that? Said they used the phrase “Always a bridesmaid, never a bride” to sell their product. Sounds like a bunch of marketing baloney to me, but who knows? People will believe anything these days.
So, what should you do if you’ve been a bridesmaid three times? First off, stop listenin’ to all them negative Nellies. Don’t let nobody tell you you’re washed up just ’cause you haven’t found Mr. Right yet. Your time will come, you just gotta be patient.
And if your friend asks you to be a bridesmaid again, even if it’s your fourth or fifth time? Well, if you wanna do it, do it! Don’t let no silly superstition hold you back. It’s your friend’s special day, and if she wants you by her side, then be there for her. That’s what friends are for, ain’t it?
Besides, times are changin’. People are gettin’ married later in life, and some ain’t gettin’ hitched at all. And that’s alright! It ain’t the end of the world if you don’t walk down the aisle. You can still have a happy and fulfillin’ life, with or without a husband.
The bottom line is this: bein’ a bridesmaid three times don’t mean nothin’. It’s just a silly old sayin’ that ain’t got no real power over your life. So, go ahead and be a bridesmaid as many times as you want. And when the time is right, you’ll find your own happiness, whether it’s with a man or not. Don’t you go worryin’ about what other folks say. You live your life your way, and don’t let nobody tell you different.
And another thing, I heard some folks in China sayin’ somethin’ similar. Said the best man and bridesmaid gotta be single, so if you’re doin’ it too many times, it means you ain’t gettin’ married while your friends are. But that’s just their way of thinkin’, ain’t it? Every place has its own set of rules and whatnot. You just gotta do what feels right for you.
So there you have it. My two cents on this whole “three times a bridesmaid” business. Don’t let it get you down, and don’t let it stop you from livin’ your life to the fullest. You hear me?
Tags: [Bridesmaid, Wedding, Superstition, Marriage, Love, Luck, Tradition, Relationships, Single, Folklore]
