Seeing Other People When Everyone's Getting Married (Except You) & Why That's Okay
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May 20, 2025 Jen Glantz, founder of Bridesmaid for Hire and accomplished author, dives into her unique wedding insights as she recounts her experiences standing beside countless brides. She shares her own love journey, revealing why she chose to elope after years of travel. The emotional depths of wedding-day anxiety and cold feet are discussed candidly, along with engaging listener stories about relationship stress and feeling out of place amid friends getting married. Jen's wisdom offers a refreshing take on love, commitment, and the pressure of societal expectations.
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Jen's Numbers Game Dating Story
- Jen Glantz went on 14 first dates in a month to play the numbers game in dating.
- She met her husband on the 15th date at a coffee shop and later got married there.
Authenticity Over Dating Games
- Genuine interest and straightforwardness in dating can break conventional dating game rules.
- Being authentic helped Jen appreciate her husband's direct communication style.
Times Square Gay Wedding Story
- Jen was bridesmaid for a gay couple from Australia who married in Times Square when gay marriage was illegal back home.
- The wedding was unconventional and joyful with Times Square characters and NYPD nearby.