Betrayed by My Twin: Refusing to Be the Best Man at His Wedding to My Ex
Family is supposed to have your back, but what happens when the person you trust most ends up with the one who broke your heart? That’s exactly what happened to me when my identical twin brother got engaged—to my ex-girlfriend. Now, he expects me to stand by his side as his best man, but I just can’t do it. While some say I should support him, others believe I have every right to walk away. Here’s how it all went down.
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AITA for refusing to be the “best man” at my twin brother’s wedding after he proposed to my ex?
image sources: indeogram.com (not the actual photo)
Loyalty and respect are the foundations of any relationship, whether it’s family, friendship, or love. Betrayal, even when unintended, can deeply wound those we care about. While forgiveness is a choice, no one should be forced to celebrate pain disguised as happiness.
The internet had a lot to say in response
- Jake – “You are absolutely NOT the bad guy here. Your brother and ex clearly knew what they were doing was wrong, or they wouldn’t have kept it a secret. Stay strong, man.”
- Sophia – “Ryan has some nerve asking you to be his best man after hiding this for so long. Family or not, you don’t owe him your support.”
- Daniel – “Honestly, I can’t imagine doing this to my own brother. The betrayal is unreal. You’re 100% justified in refusing.”
- Emily (not the ex!) – “Love may be unpredictable, but respect is a choice. Your brother and ex chose to disrespect you, and you have every right to set boundaries.”
- Liam – “Your parents siding with Ryan is wild. If my twin pulled something like this, I wouldn’t even consider attending the wedding.”
- Aisha – “You’re not being petty, you’re protecting your peace. Ryan and Emily made their choice, and now you get to make yours.”
- Michael – “The fact that they hid their relationship says everything. They knew it was wrong but did it anyway. You owe them nothing.”
- Rachel – “Even if they truly fell in love, Ryan should have at least spoken to you first instead of blindsiding you. You’re better off keeping your distance.”
- Chris – “This is next-level betrayal. If your brother valued your relationship, he wouldn’t have put you in this position.
