I'm the Bride

It is very difficult for friends and family to understand why a perfectly normal nice girl or woman turns into a perfectionistic, bossy, control freak when she gets engaged. And the reason is simple: She's the Bride. It's her show, it's all about her, it's her special day, she is the queen, the star, the center of attention. Why is this so? From a spiritual perspective, marriage is a rite of passage from childhood into adulthood. From being the recipient (the child), the Bride, as wife, then mother and homemaker, and many times working woman, is now the Giver (the adult). So, being the Bride is the last time you get to take it all and be the Ultimate Recipient! So when you see that your best friend has turned into a Bridezilla, know that this is her opportunity for the world to witness her transition to the other side. And a major psychological and spiritual transition it is. The wedding may be about flowers, dresses, the band, the limo -- but the marriage will be about building a home and family and being responsible. Ususally, this is the last time, it is all about you...So when your friend, sister, cousin, etc., acts like the world devolves upon her, understand why.