Ring, ring! It's 1-800-Bridesmaid. Author and pro bridesmaid Jen Glantz brings her hit newsletter to life in this judgment-free zone for all your burning real wedding, love, and friendship drama questions—plus expert advice to help sort it all out.
In this episode, Jen is joined by Dr. Gary McClain, therapist, patient advocate, and author of "The Power of Closure," to tackle one of the most common yet rarely discussed wedding dilemmas: what happens when ghosts from your past start haunting your future happiness. Together, they explore the complex emotions that surface during wedding planning when unresolved relationships resurface.
Episode Highlights:
- Why it's completely normal to think about exes during wedding planning
- The difference between healthy curiosity and concerning behavior on social media
- How to know if you've truly grieved a past relationship before entering marriage
- Dr. McClain's surprising take on soulmates and "forever" relationships
- Why closure sometimes means accepting you'll never get closure
- The caller's dilemma: scrolling through her ex's Instagram nightly while planning her wedding to someone else
- Practical steps for getting closure when you can't get it from the other person
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