AGXStarseed
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At the beginning of this month my younger brother and his girlfriend went on holiday, during which my brother proposed to her and she accepted.
They're now planning for their wedding at some point in the future - which they are planning to have on the Rock in Gibraltar and the wedding itself will be a small and non-traditional with just immediate family members from both our families.
As part of his plans, my brother has come to me to ask if I want to be his Best Man, although he's made it clear that I won't be doing a 'best man's speech' (which is a relief) and that he's fine if I refuse as long as I tell him soon so he can make alternative plans.
For me, this is a big deal; I want to see my brother tie the knot and I'd be honored to be his Best Man. The downside is that there's a lot of stuff that will be putting my anxiety through the roof.
Firstly, I am not a fan of air travel; the last time I was on a plane, I had my head down for the whole journey because of how stressed out I was - even though the journey was less than an hour long, it felt like an eternity.
Secondly, I'm going to be going to a place that I've never being to so that is going to have me concerned - especially if I need somewhere to hide away for a while.
Thirdly, I'm going to have to wear a suit for the wedding; which is definitely not a type of clothing that I like wearing.
Finally, although the wedding will be non-traditional and small I'm concerned about if I have to make conversation with people I don't know.
Do you guys think I should go ahead with it or not, and if so what would you recommend I do to reduce the stress?
Thank you for your time.
They're now planning for their wedding at some point in the future - which they are planning to have on the Rock in Gibraltar and the wedding itself will be a small and non-traditional with just immediate family members from both our families.
As part of his plans, my brother has come to me to ask if I want to be his Best Man, although he's made it clear that I won't be doing a 'best man's speech' (which is a relief) and that he's fine if I refuse as long as I tell him soon so he can make alternative plans.
For me, this is a big deal; I want to see my brother tie the knot and I'd be honored to be his Best Man. The downside is that there's a lot of stuff that will be putting my anxiety through the roof.
Firstly, I am not a fan of air travel; the last time I was on a plane, I had my head down for the whole journey because of how stressed out I was - even though the journey was less than an hour long, it felt like an eternity.
Secondly, I'm going to be going to a place that I've never being to so that is going to have me concerned - especially if I need somewhere to hide away for a while.
Thirdly, I'm going to have to wear a suit for the wedding; which is definitely not a type of clothing that I like wearing.
Finally, although the wedding will be non-traditional and small I'm concerned about if I have to make conversation with people I don't know.
Do you guys think I should go ahead with it or not, and if so what would you recommend I do to reduce the stress?
Thank you for your time.
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