Wedding Dress/ Wedding Stress
Dealing with Difficult People
Once you get engaged, you will inevitably have to deal with difficult people. It's like the ring gets slipped onto your finger and suddenly a spell is cast, where your good friend is transformed into Slacker Bridesmaid, and your sweet Aunt Doris becomes a Dementor. So how do you keep their negativity from sucking away your joy and excitement?

Distance yourself: If certain people are getting under your skin, try to stay away from them for a while. Let your maid of honor deal with the bridesmaid who hasn't paid for her dress yet, and let your mom tell Aunt Doris, "Bite me" — or perhaps ask her gently to keep her opinions to herself (or let Aunt Doris have a go at the Slacker Bridesmaid. Fun!).

Resist the urge to say what's on your mind: I know, I know, you think it will feel much better if you vent. But it may not. If you go off on a friend or relative, you could really say something you don't mean and hurt your relationship. Just say less. It's always best to nod politely, then step away from the situation to figure out how to handle the situation properly. Sometimes tuning out is the best way to deal with drama-creators.

Diffuse anger: Really mad or hurt? Go for a run or walk. Do some kickboxing and take your anger out on the punching bag. This will make you feel much better than you would after flipping out. www.bridalbootcamponline.com