Best friend’s brother’s fiancé is making my life hell after one-night stand

DEAR DEIDRE: NEARLY five years ago, I had a one-night stand with my best friend’s brother.

I didn’t realise he had a fiance.

Now she is making my life hell and turning my best friend against me.

We’ve been friends for years.

But her brother’s fiance has been threatening me ever since.

I’m 27, my best friend is 28 and her brother is 30.

I was enjoying helping my friend with her wedding plans as her chief bridesmaid, but now she’s chosen her sister-in-law instead, and I’ve been banned from the wedding to keep the peace.

DEIDRE SAYS: None of this is your fault.

But it’s important to appreciate your best friend is in a difficult position.

Her sister-in-law is heaping pressure on her and for the sake of family stability.

You could acknowledge her predicament and suggest you keep your friendship separate.

And if that isn’t possible take this as a sign that it’s time to move on.

My support pack, Widening Your Social Scene, will hopefully help.